How To Install Skirting Boards (Baseboards) | DIY GUIDE | Pro Tips For Beginners

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  • @TheNomadicTrader
    @TheNomadicTrader 9 місяців тому +7

    Short of biscuiting the joints this is all you need. Nothing over the top, a good professional finish and achievable for the DIY enthusiast 👌🏻

  • @prichards8229
    @prichards8229 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, thank you! I might give it a go !!

  • @samfringle916
    @samfringle916 2 роки тому +1

    Great video lads!!! Fantastic finish

  • @lotlot
    @lotlot 9 місяців тому +2

    Our builders could have learnt a lot from you guys

  • @WildGoose7
    @WildGoose7 5 місяців тому +3

    What do you do on internal corners if the skirting you’re using is just a plain piece rather than the patterned?

  • @ozosbourn
    @ozosbourn 2 роки тому +2

    South side skills 🤩

  • @MeasureTwice-CutOnce21
    @MeasureTwice-CutOnce21 10 місяців тому +1

    You make my life much easier on jobs 👌

  • @stuartbennett1163
    @stuartbennett1163 Рік тому +1

    brilliant video. thank you

  • @erickkaranja96
    @erickkaranja96 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the tips 👌

  • @jaygudgeon1377
    @jaygudgeon1377 11 місяців тому +1

    I removed some tiling from around my chimney breast so now there is a gap between the skirting on the wall and the chimney. I’ve bought some skirting to go on the chimney but what how do I fix the gap with the skirting along the wall?

  • @EspressDelivery
    @EspressDelivery 4 місяці тому +1

    Sick video!
    Question though, at 1:02 you show us what happens if there's layers of paint build up and the walls aren't straight anymore. When you placed the skirting along the wall, there's little wave gaps between the skirting and the wall. Can that be filled in or is it not worth it?

    • @MichaelH3948
      @MichaelH3948 2 місяці тому +1

      Just stick some Polyfilla in there and smooth out. 2 minute job

  • @gavincollins9376
    @gavincollins9376 Рік тому +1

    Not sure if you guys do this, but for external miters, I set my saw 1* each cut so allows for a slight kick at the bottom we get sometimes, which saves having to chop access plaster off.

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  Рік тому

      Nice mate 😊👌🏼👌🏼

    • @kierand9410
      @kierand9410 4 місяці тому

      Can you explain what you mean here for a novice?

  • @pd9935
    @pd9935 6 місяців тому +1

    I always click your videos over any other channel

  • @nicksvinylbutty5488
    @nicksvinylbutty5488 Рік тому +1

    When replacing old for new skirting,how much of a gap between the bottom of the skirting and a hard floor should I leave ???
    I'm planning on laying carpet.
    Thankyou.

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  Рік тому +2

      In the uk we don’t leave any gap carpet is installed in front of the skirtings 😊😊

    • @nicksvinylbutty5488
      @nicksvinylbutty5488 Рік тому

      @@homeimprovements
      Cheers....thanks for the reply 👍

    • @wr3099
      @wr3099 11 місяців тому

      ​@@homeimprovementssurely some gap is left underneath or youd never be able to lift floorboards

  • @eh2179
    @eh2179 Рік тому +1

    My joiner put a 2nd hand piece of skirting back on and the MDF is fraying. He said decorator can paint and sand and paint it. Decorator says no he won’t and board should be replaced…can’t get joiner back. Is there anything I can do to fix this apart from getting a new joiner who’ll want payment (not happy to do that as feel 1st joiner should rectify his mistake)? Would appreciate your advice please.

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  Рік тому

      Don’t know the whole story but I’d would remove damage and fill with a 2 pack filler decorator should be able to do that for sure

  • @xplorer841
    @xplorer841 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice video - very clear. Do you ever recommend using fully finished skirting instead of primed? Wondering if it's worth it, cos I'll still have to paint over any nail holes / edges anyway, right?

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  2 місяці тому

      Personally no you’ll never match the finish so seems pointless to me anyhow 😊

  • @chickhicks6208
    @chickhicks6208 Місяць тому +1

    Great video lads, how much pins roughly would you nail into a length? Cheers

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  Місяць тому

      Depends tbh less the better just to keep it in place while adhesive sets

  • @petertips2686
    @petertips2686 5 місяців тому

    What glue did you use on the back of the skirting? And would you use the same for 170mm solid oak? Thanks

  • @allmanjason29
    @allmanjason29 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video thank you, where can I get that angle finder?

  • @njc4725
    @njc4725 Рік тому +2

    Hi thanks gor the video.
    Got a question. The external angle was 85 degrees. On other vidoes ive watched the divide that number by 2 and that your mitre. But on yours you mitre come out at 47.
    85÷2=42.5.
    Is this the right calculation ? Or am i doing it wrong
    Also would love a tutorial on installing skirting in awkward areas such as a bay window.
    Thanks again

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  Рік тому +2

      Your correct and will try get something made 😊😊

    • @njc4725
      @njc4725 Рік тому +1

      @@homeimprovements legends thank you

    • @gavincollins9376
      @gavincollins9376 11 місяців тому +2

      47 is correct as you need to increase the bevel, not decrease it!!!!

    • @iancford
      @iancford 5 місяців тому

      The angle is 47 as you need to increase the bevel in this case. It's an external corner remember.

    • @bogdan-alexandrutoader8545
      @bogdan-alexandrutoader8545 3 місяці тому +2

      Think of it this way: your board is 180* before cutting. If you were to wrap it around that 85* corner you would need to bend it for 180* - 85* = 95*. Since you are using two boards, each must be cut at 95* / 2 = 47.5*. So the correct formula for mitre each board for external angles is (180* - corner angle) / 2.

  • @georgecorden9526
    @georgecorden9526 Рік тому +1

    Top video gents, quick one, will the nailer be alright when it comes to plaster and block ?

  • @shifting4188
    @shifting4188 3 місяці тому

    What’s the name of the little angle finder plz

  • @AmirHussain-kw6nv
    @AmirHussain-kw6nv 8 місяців тому +1

    i need you guys to come do my house! im botching my job despite watching this video 🤣🤣🤣

  • @gregsweethughes907
    @gregsweethughes907 3 місяці тому +1

    When you use the angle finder & it said 85 deg, the mitre said 47. Do you cut both pieces at 47???

  • @TheHeavyend81
    @TheHeavyend81 25 днів тому +1

    All that mdf dust in a closed room with no ppe, was there much point in bringing the Henry along. Nice work though, very informative.

  • @MuradFerecov-k8x
    @MuradFerecov-k8x 2 місяці тому +1

    What is the spray you use?

  • @teohchunfoo5878
    @teohchunfoo5878 Місяць тому +1

    How tall is the skirting board? 10cm or 15cm?

  • @chrish3682
    @chrish3682 Рік тому +1

    Where did you purchase that mitre gauge if you don't mind

  • @kevincurley5065
    @kevincurley5065 Рік тому +1

    Ya have no problems using a brad Nailer into plaster and block?

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  Рік тому

      Get away with it in older property’s as the plaster is so thick 😊

    • @Ads-p4q
      @Ads-p4q Рік тому

      What size Brad nails do you use? Ones that only go into the plaster?

    • @kevincurley5065
      @kevincurley5065 Рік тому

      Nah, didn't get away with it. Had to use red plug n screw.

  • @sefiadem
    @sefiadem Рік тому +1

    Why not use an angle finder to cut the internal corner at the correct angle instead of scribing?

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  Рік тому +2

      Because that’s not the correct way to install skirting 😊

  • @between-paradise-and-hell
    @between-paradise-and-hell 2 місяці тому +5

    East 17 do house makeovers 😂

  • @garranstvall1442
    @garranstvall1442 2 роки тому +1

    Top channel lads.., I’m learning loads..!! Do you have the link to where I can purchase the angle finder you used? I would love that as part of my tool kit
    Happy New Year to you guys too! 👍🏾

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate appreciate it and it’s a company called trig jig pricey but worth the money 😁👍🏼

  • @The24hrStruggle
    @The24hrStruggle 4 місяці тому

    Do you need nails on skirting if you’re using glue?

  • @scorpionnetherrealm8937
    @scorpionnetherrealm8937 2 роки тому +1

    Why do you have to be down south would have loved to have you do some work for me.

  • @garylane6816
    @garylane6816 8 місяців тому

    Easy when you have the expensive saw, I have an old style mitre saw, bloody nightmare

  • @Effortless-Relaxation
    @Effortless-Relaxation 15 днів тому +1

    Please help me

  • @magaiver9bento899
    @magaiver9bento899 2 роки тому +1

    sou instalador de carpe piso venil piso de madeira é cortinas a 30 anos

  • @Jailbreaker236
    @Jailbreaker236 2 місяці тому +1

    Why does Phil do all the hard work? Let Brad break sweat too

  • @simoncairns29
    @simoncairns29 Місяць тому +1

    Entertaining but skips over some of the important parts of the task. But the lads work well as a team on camera.