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how to fix skirting if the floor is not flat

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.00 PM

I have original wood floor, and it is not completely flat. There is quite a big gap in the middle session of a long skirting. Does anyone know how to fill the gap, or it needs new skirting installed? Thanks very much

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2 Answers

HandyGuyBuilds

Rating: 5 out of 5
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Replacing historic skirting is tricky to do well. If you can find identical moulding (it has the same contours as the existing) then a reasonable 'patch' could be made. Otherwise, replacing the entire length with as good a match to the other 3 walls may give you a better overall finish as you are less likely to spot the difference. Hope that helps!
Answered4 December 2013
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Anonymous user

Hi, Carefully take off existing skirting, using a compass, scribe the bottom edge of the skirting to match the floor level, refix skirting. Kelly, Timber Window Repair Co
Answered16 December 2013
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