The flat I’ve moved into has some nice period features, however the skirting boards are a bit of a mess:
- There are globules of paint and many other imperfections on the surface of the skirting boards
- Certain boards have some ‘divots’ taken out of them
- There are varying sized gaps between the skirting boards and wooden floorboards.
For example:
I’d like to tackle these issues myself without replacing the skirting boards. I’ve purchased a stick of pine moulding which looks like it might solve the gap issue, but want to rectify the others as well. See:
As someone relatively new to DIY, does any have one pointers as to the best overall approach to sorting skirting in this condition?
Best Answer
You're renting, so...
Get it in writing from the landlord that it's OK to make permanent changes like this. Otherwise you risk losing your damage deposit. Yeah, even though you're making it better, some may get picky. Better safe than sorry. Oh, did I mention get it in writing?
To spiff up the existing trim:
Apply the molding:
Paint it: