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How to fix skirting if the floor is not flat
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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Best Answer
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!
Answered 3rd Dec 2013
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
Answered 15th Dec 2013