How to fill gaps behind skirting board. Decorators caulk tutorial. Baseboard caulking for beginners!

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I give a simple DIY tutorial on how to fill gaps behind and between skirting board (baseboard) and architrave using decorators caulk. I show you the tools you need, how to use them, and the whole method from start to finish so even a DIY novice can complete the task!
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@fuziaeshin4161 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video. I’m in awe at how thorough a tutorial this was from every angle and at every step Genuinely I’m grateful to you Something I was nervous about doing now feels more than approachable and accomplishable Many thanks

@steviebee227 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful. Followed your steps and got the same nice results. Thanks

@STICKYBOY214 3 жыл бұрын

This may be basic to some people, but being a DIY Fuc*wit I found it really valuable👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful. Best of luck with your projects!

@twinkletoesdonkey Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Like the screw in the nozzle tip at the end to save the caulk!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

No problem.

@Colinbully108 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always well informative and have helped me in the past, please keep up the good work 👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@katrinakent1684 2 жыл бұрын

The precise advice I was looking for. Thank you!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

No problem.

@nickmandis6513 3 жыл бұрын

Love the screw tip. Nice vid. Cheers!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@richardhennah7329 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the trade, and though it's a bit more pricy, the Geox painters caulk/sealant is fantastic and takes paint beautifully. I love watching your vids, for the novice your teaching style is great and not condescending or patronising. Keep it up fella. 👌

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this info. We're all here to learn and really appreciate the input of people like you. Thanks for the kind words.

@richardhennah7329 3 жыл бұрын

No problem at all. Sorry, just noticed the typo, it's actually called Geocell, you can get it in Screwfix probably other trade stores also. 👍

@MaryRooneyStanford Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@katrinamcbride9338 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Really helpful.

@katejennings3832 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video will be following these tips!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@philipneil2898 3 жыл бұрын

As always very good and well explained 👍🏻

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot.

@tipple58 2 жыл бұрын

That, sir, was a masterclass! Thank you.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure about master class but glad you enjoyed it all the same. Thanks for watching 👍

@mlw1069 Жыл бұрын

Defo super duper matey. You’ve given this complete novice a skill, to save me paying a divvy builder 🙋🏼‍♀️

@patrickfivefive3747 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@richardjohnson3463 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, just what I needed!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 7 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@Ploggy. 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks for posting 👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@crazyhorse3344 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@grzesiekgregory 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job :-) Caulking is so relaxing ... Greetings

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@RWPhysio Ай бұрын

Such a great video. Many thanks

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 11 күн бұрын

Glad to help.

@shanewiltshire5869 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one who used this method. Nice work

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@willamor3693 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. This is really helpful. I just wondered if there is a large gap say 10 or 15mm on a stairs skirting, Can you still fill with caulk or does the skirting need to be re fixed or replaced ? really appreciate these videos thank you 👍

@Veronica-678 2 жыл бұрын

your demonstration was so detailed. well thats one you have saved me. You mentioned Emulsion for walls, does that include bedrooms.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, all plastered walls can be painted with emulsion. Thanks for watching 👍

@curiousandengaged5584 3 ай бұрын

Great help. I'm also going to do the joins and it's going on a concrete floor, so do I fill between there too? (The floor)

@charlieshooter 3 жыл бұрын

I've been through two of those Screwfix guns, my latest one is a rotating one from Toolstation....seems so much more robust! Can't beat baby wipes for these kind of jobs... so much less messy! I tend to just use them, and skip the blue roll.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

But I have to pay for the baby wipes!

@charlieshooter 3 жыл бұрын

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE I knew that would be the reason, when I saw you using the same one over and over! 😂

@ratchriat1716 3 жыл бұрын

the caulking is the finshing off any painting and decorating job stay safe

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@nellymoo635 Жыл бұрын

Yes, wet wipes. How did anyone get on before these? Thank you!

@garvielloken3929 2 жыл бұрын

NOOICE!

@Mobile-pd1uc 3 ай бұрын

If the gap is double the size would you recommend regular filler then caulk or does caulk on its own good enough for larger gaps due to uneven walls Thanks

@madmax0781 2 жыл бұрын

That was great thanks! What would you do if you had much bigger gaps between walls and skirting please? Thanks!

@dskye2634 2 жыл бұрын

You could use expanding foam in-between gaps... lots of YT vids on this too

@RedaReda-uk9lm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

No problem.

@bbe3292 3 жыл бұрын

Really great demo! I’ve got old skirting boards and the old caulk has cracked all the way along the wall and skirting . Should I remove the old caulk first, or just caulk the gap. Thank you!!

@herbigraph 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same situation - did you end up removing the old or just caulking the gaps in the end?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. You can caulk the gaps if the existing caulk is smooth, or remove all the old and redo. If you remove one some of tge old caulk you maybe left with a slightly rough finish which could give lumpy caulk. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

@max4557 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for video . I have recently had a joiner install skirting. We have found gaps along most of the new skirting. Is this to be expected or is this down to joiner

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Depends if your walls are flat. If they are flat then you probably shouldn't have gaps, but most walls aren't perfect and small gaps are possible. I have been critisised in the past for plastering with skirting in place, but on an old house I often think putting skirting and architrave on first, and then plaster up to it provides a nice straight, gap free look, although frowned upon by many plasterers. But plasterers don't usually fit skirting. When you do it all yourself, you appreciate how one trade can impact on another. Best of luck with it.

@themangolounge 10 ай бұрын

really helpful, thanks - I am hoping to keep my skirting bare wood, will this still work to fill the gaps if I am not painting the skirting after?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 7 ай бұрын

No, you'll need to get a colour match caulk. You can get different brands with oak, pine, off white etc colours best suited for the colour of your timber. Hope tgat helps and thanks for watching 👍

@Kitty-of1yo 2 ай бұрын

Hi, im new to diy, ive used the same culk on my skirting board but it end up look like wet after painting over (after it was dried), any advice appreciated. Thanks

@Williejonez 2 жыл бұрын

Tell you what's good for caulk, spit, Spit on your finger. It helps the caulk not stick to your finger and gives a smoother finish.

@draytonator 2 жыл бұрын

Would you still use standard white caulk on natural wood/oak skirting? Or a different product? Thank you!

@jackwardley3626 Жыл бұрын

no you would want to use a brown caulk or a natural wood colour one but as a decorator i tell you that caulk is crap it never lasts that long a lot of time hybrid polymers are the way forward.

@MrTendai81 14 күн бұрын

Hi mate, great video, how do you the opposite of this on the ceiling were you have the same issue? Had a flood recently from upstairs and the bottom bit of the skirting part (on the ceiling) where the water filtered through means there's cracks. Would you use caulk or normal filler and edge it in nicely with a filer or similar tool?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 11 күн бұрын

Just use the same caulk and method, then paint over once dry. Best of luck with it.

@elvispea4712 3 жыл бұрын

Pouse, I know it's a bit off topic, but why do you use wooden joists, and not telebeam? Cheers

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Its an option I'd consider if I did it again. It'd be interesting to know the cost. Way more than timber I imagine. Thanks for watching.

@125sm3 3 жыл бұрын

I am still old skool, use my finger instead of a profile tool. Paint kettle with some water in it with a small sponge for cleaning up any excess chaulk.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

It does work but you can get dirt and muck in it and it does tend to spread a bit up the wall. The profiling kit just keeps it sharp and clean. Thanks for the feedback.

@matt49125 6 ай бұрын

I used this method today having watched a different video and practising. Finger works well for uneven surfaces (plastered ceiling and fitted wardrobe. If it was doing bathroom or skirting I'd use a smoothing tool I reckon. Definitely found a damp piece of foam great for improving the finish

@CJAY3.1.6 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, always find nemesis shrinks

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@CJAY3.1.6 3 жыл бұрын

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE no worries, I spent 4 days wall panneling over two floors and the only let down was nemesis that cracked

@lapinchiloca 3 жыл бұрын

do you know anytime I apply sealant I just cannot resist the temptation to give the final touch with my fingers 🖐️😬

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

It's tempting but sometimes you just have to resist the temptation! Thanks for watching.

@sierradonaven6591 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Great product explanation, demonstration. My caulk jobs result in over caulking and all over the place😂😂😂. Thank you.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully they'll be straight now! Thanks for watching and best of luck with the DIY!

@Semaj.18272 2 жыл бұрын

Do u use silicon based or grout based ?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

I used this product here - amzn.to/3fX7vEx

@Semaj.18272 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done mine but I used my fingers and I wet my fingers with water works like magic

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Жыл бұрын

Glad it worked, nice one!

@tomspeerTKD 2 жыл бұрын

So tidy that it’s Therapeutic to watch!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

@ryanm9838 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video thanks :) I noticed you have a gap between your boards and floors. Would you fill those the same way?

@davidkane4311 3 жыл бұрын

Why don't you just use your finger like all us professional painters

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 жыл бұрын

It tends to peel away in time. I find this leaves a nice clean line. Thanks for watching.

@Veronica-678 2 жыл бұрын

too messy

@grzesiekgregory 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer to use wet fingers or wet glove. Its just much faster and smoother. Corners can be done in seconds. In practice it looks like this... m.kzfaq.infoXnH0bB09WAA 😃 ... but any method is good if at the end there is a perfect finish 👌