In this video how to paint a skirting board I give some home DIY hints and tips for beginners in property renovation and decoration.
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@tomweston11 ай бұрын
Giving this a go today. Thanks for the tips. Would never had assumed to pre apply tape with each coat but makes total sense. Cheers
@new2property11 ай бұрын
You are more than welcome, good luck with your project I hope it goes well.
@pamsimpson3964 Жыл бұрын
Great tip, Dan. Thank you for sharing 😊
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Hey Pam, Great to hear from you, thanks for watching and for dropping a comment.
@888888886690 Жыл бұрын
Always impressed by the attention to detail in all of Dan's explanations. I'm the same myself and it's greatly appreciated.
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Hi Clifton, Thanks very much for watching and for taking the time to drop a comment 👍
@manynoree21734 ай бұрын
Great advice especially masking tape.. wish I watched this last year
@wendypayne8284 ай бұрын
Great tips which I will use thank you
@carlosgomes27839 ай бұрын
Simple and easy to follow, the ideas presented here helped me make a great job which even impressed my other half - can't be bad!
@new2property9 ай бұрын
That’s awesome Carlos, I’m so glad my video helped you, thanks for watching and for dropping a comment 👍
@MrGraemeb2022Ай бұрын
Some very good tips I hadn't heard of before. Thank you.
@new2propertyАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@24brii Жыл бұрын
Amazing tips, thanks!
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Hi Bri, You are more than welcome Thanks very much for watching and for dropping a comment 👍
@GreenRunningLama Жыл бұрын
cheers mate - appreciate your vid - amazing business and love the channel - subbed you - Pawel from Bournemouth.
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Hi Polasheck, Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment. Your kind words are appreciated.
@ollieh31505 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you very much. When it comes to the second coat I presume you reapply masking tape where it was before? would it not be a bit tricky trying to line it up exactly where it was before though?
@63yogi7 ай бұрын
Short and sweet. Thank you sir. 👍
@new2property7 ай бұрын
You are more than welcome, thanks very much for watching and for dropping a comment 👍
@sb2025b Жыл бұрын
I love the colour of the carpet ❤
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment
@jaikai498911 ай бұрын
Nice 👌🏻 my neighbour has asked if I want to paint there place for cash so I’m getting advice to help myself have the best advantage very impressed, Iv subscribed
@new2property11 ай бұрын
Well good on you for getting educated before jumping in. I hope it goes well.
@pradeepjoseph7 ай бұрын
You saved me €350 ! Thanks a million
@new2property7 ай бұрын
You are very welcome, glad I could help. Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment.
@telswood10 ай бұрын
Very good tips - cheers mate
@new2property10 ай бұрын
You are welcome, I glad it helped 👍
@matthewsmith20406 ай бұрын
Great tips thanks
@new2property6 ай бұрын
You are more than welcome 🙏
@sb2025b Жыл бұрын
Really helpful video
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ocean.222 Жыл бұрын
Great advice, thank you. I think my mistake in the past has always been leaving the masking tape on between coats.
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks very much for watching and for dropping a comment, I’m glad the video was useful
@meaningfulmakings11 ай бұрын
Or in my case, just leaving the masking tape on for a day before I get round to painting. 🙄 amd then wondering why the paint on the wall is coming off.
@nabazhamad5988 Жыл бұрын
👍
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Hi Nabaz, Thanks very much for watching and for dropping a comment.
@markwhiting9999 Жыл бұрын
very helpful cheers matey
@new2property Жыл бұрын
You are more than welcome, thanks very much for watching and for taking the time to drop a comment
@bazza2243 ай бұрын
Paint the skirting first let it dry. Frog tape yellow along top of skirting paint the walls remove tape after 2 coats sorted.
@adrianadios5041Ай бұрын
For small jobs, paint walls first for big jobs do all woodwork first. That's how I do it.
@ianparsons34176 ай бұрын
Great advice. The wife got me doing the entire house and I dread doing the skirting boards. Mainly because it appears I leave the tape on too long and hence remove the paint from the walls when I remove the tape. I will go forth and be miserable for a few weeks decorating
@new2property6 ай бұрын
You got this Ian, let me know how you get on pal.
@hannahhall228313 күн бұрын
I bloody love them wilko brushes no loss i splurged and bought harris paint brushes and it was loosing bristles like it had post partume hairloss/alopecia
@aprillangston58356 ай бұрын
So you reapply the tape again for the second coat? How do you get the second lot of tape so precise on the wall? I’m doing my skirting boards this weekend- they have never been painted before so I’m a bit nervous 😬
@lifter987 ай бұрын
I was wondering how exactly one gets a neat cut line on the top of skirt boards that have been caulked? Even if you used a tool like a fugi say to get a neat uniform line of caulk/sealant how does one get a straight line if you can’t do cutting in and have to use masking tape?
@helenalovelock10303 ай бұрын
Do you go left to right or right to left if right handed ?
@laurencecarr6705 ай бұрын
Masking tape is going to rip your wall paint off. You need low tack painters tape. Also your masking tape is about 5mm above the skirting!
@RH-nk7eo3 ай бұрын
If tape is ripping paint of your wall that means you haven't painted your walls properly.
@laurencecarr6703 ай бұрын
What if the op has prepped the surface, filled and sealed where required and it still peels? Unless you go back to bare plaster you have no idea if the walls were misted properly and the base coat has bonded properly.
@thehoff19822 ай бұрын
Exactly! I have been trying to decorate my living room for weeks now. I stripped the walls back as much as I could, used poly filler, stain stop and peel stop, then several coats of water based paint, as advised by the paint desk at B&Q. The paint keeps cracking and peeling off, and when I tried to remove the masking tape (same stuff as in the clip) it ripped the paint of the wall, and also bled. I honestly don't know how these guys do it.
@ChantelleLGordon2 ай бұрын
He said that some of the green paint is on the skirting board ☺️
@curiousbits3 ай бұрын
Try using a bit of card at the painting positon to help reduce the fluf uptake.
@eiliskelly911 ай бұрын
I already have a gloss paint on my skirting boards but there’s lots of chips and scratches. Could I just go over it or will I need to sand and prime? Thanks! Great vid
@new2property11 ай бұрын
Hi, Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment. If the chips and scratches are deep then you’ll want to sand them out before glossing. If after you have sanded you can see bare wood you’ll want to undercoat/prime and then gloss. I hope this helps.
@glimpseofheaven952711 ай бұрын
Great advice. I am trying to paint my home as a complete novice. Is it true l have to sand the skirting board before painting?
@new2property11 ай бұрын
Hi, Thanks for watching, you only need to sand the skirting boards if they need sanding. If they are smooth to the touch when you run your hand over them and look smooth then you won’t need to sand them down. I hope this helps
@Wowwwzaaa5 ай бұрын
I put masking tape on my floor board, like you did on the carpet bUT Why did the paint dribble past the tape on my floor boards ..I didn’t use much paint!
@alisonsweeney76389 ай бұрын
Hi John, useful tips. I'm using satin for my skirting boards, do I need to sand down again before I do second coat?
@alisonsweeney76389 ай бұрын
My apologies, wrong name 😊
@new2property9 ай бұрын
Hi Alison, Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment. No you only need to sand down once before you start applying the new paint. I hope this helps 👍
@comparethemiaKAT10 ай бұрын
Hi there, I've just started watching this. I need to repaint my skirting but sand it down first. I also need to give it a clean - am I correct in thinking that soap and water / just water to clean it, after I sand it down? Thanks in advance, from a beginner!!
@new2property9 ай бұрын
Hi, Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment. I would advise washing down with hot soapy water before sanding or depending on what type or dirt/grime is present it could clog your sander/paper. A quick wipe down to remove grime then a sand followed by a dust and hoover should do the job. Good luck with your project.
@MorganPinnington-zx6yq6 ай бұрын
Can I ask , I’ve got old drip marks of paint on my skirtings and door frame . I’m sanding and getting no where for a clean finish before I paint . Any advice please 🙏🏻
@infectedjoker8017 күн бұрын
New caulk line before hand. Then I get nice lines. Tape can take the paint with it
@jayjohal6892Ай бұрын
I would paint the wall AFTER painting the skirting then it's easier to cut in
@johnryder846410 ай бұрын
I'm comfortable painting on top of the base board without using tape but I always run tape along the carpet.
@new2property9 ай бұрын
Hi John, thanks for watching and for dropping a comment. Do you not find that your paint line isn’t straight if you don’t use tape?
@nishadnurmahomed8624 Жыл бұрын
Hey mate. Even though i peel off my masking tape right away and slowly too it still peels my wall paint off here and there. Gives am excellent finish but how do i avoid the paint peel? Thanks!
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Hi Nishad, This sounds like an issue with either the paint not being strong enough or the tape being too good. I would try with some cheaper masking tape first, it’s tends to have less stick. I hope this helps Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment
@hassandunya939710 ай бұрын
I also have this issue often 😕
@ThomasNolan-ty6ln Жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I know in previous videos you discussed being close to train stations when deciding on an location - a great property has popped up but it is slightly further away from the train station (1.3miles) - is this still ok?
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Hi Thomas, The closer to a train station a property is the more desirable it will be to working tenants, however, I have properties that are also closer to a main road or large employer. In this case the station isn’t too far away so as long as the property ticks all of the other important fundamental boxes then it could still work as a strong BTL. Thanks for watching and for dropping a question
@thehoff19822 ай бұрын
No. It's called a railway station 👍
@owenjoseph609720 күн бұрын
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@theprelovedpixie125511 ай бұрын
Is it necessary to give the woodwork a scratch up with sandpaper first?
@new2property11 ай бұрын
Hi, It’s not necessary but if the woodwork has any lumps or bumps I would sand it smooth first. Thanks for watching 👍
@sssenhaji Жыл бұрын
The most skilled man, do you have any hobbies?
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Hi Firdaous, Thanks very much for watching and for dropping a comment. I do, I enjoy walking, yoga, travelling, spending time with family and friends and working on my business.
@geliopinto6059 Жыл бұрын
What paint did you use?
@new2property Жыл бұрын
Hi Gelio, Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment. I used some pure brilliant white non drip gloss from Wilko on this project. I hope this helps
@shazbaz569510 ай бұрын
Can you use eggshell on wood?
@new2property10 ай бұрын
If it’s a wood paint then yes 👍
@adamw73407 ай бұрын
Do you ever use low tack frog tape? Shouldn't have to remove that between coats?
@new2property7 ай бұрын
I use frog tape of painting a feature wall, it works really well, thanks for watching and for dropping a comment 👍
@bradsmall41255 ай бұрын
Use 2 inch tape along the carpet slightly folded up onto the skirting board and with a spatula push it under the skirting board. Don’t put tape on fresh paint, if you are splattering off your wall paint onto your skirting boards your nap is too thick and too wet. Do your skirting boards first, then cut in against them, then paint the wall. And seriously, don’t scrape along with a brush that’s way too small for the job. 2.5-5 inch brush (depending on size of skirting board) will give a cleaner finish and be much easier and faster.
@josephmullen32549 ай бұрын
Hi how long can you leave the masking tape a few hours only is it??
@AndySomething8 ай бұрын
We put masking tape on like a month ago and we're only just getting around to painting now 😂 Watching this vid cause never done it before 😅
@new2property8 ай бұрын
Hi, you want to get it off as soon as you have painted. If the paint dries it’s likely to come off with the tape and the longer you leave it the more time it has to adhere to the painted wall which will cause issues when you try and peel it off. Ideally it needs to come off whilst the paint is still wet.
@new2property8 ай бұрын
Let us know how you get on and good luck 👍
@jackwardley36269 ай бұрын
get a 3-4 inch brush and cut it in
@new2property9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment Jack
@rachelhardingham59258 ай бұрын
right, best get me some masking tape then!
@new2property8 ай бұрын
Let me know how you get on 👍
@SuperMaxibaby9 ай бұрын
cheap masking tape from wilkos is no good it doesnt adhere ,better off getting a decent quality tape
@new2property9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment. You also need to be carful getting stuff that is too sticky or it will pull the paint off. Screwfix has a masking tape that is too sticky.
@decker11302 ай бұрын
Wrong tape for masking the walls…..too small a brush for skirting boards….working harder rather than smarter with a small brush
@adrianadios5041Ай бұрын
Yellow frog tape only. Plus, idk what you're talking about with wavy lines, i can easily paint that straight freehand. Clearly you're not a pro.
@SticksAandstonesBozo9 ай бұрын
Step one don’t watch a video from someone who doesn’t even know what base boards are called.
@new2property9 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for watching and for your valuable insights Mike 👍
@veiledindustries86319 ай бұрын
Because their actually called skirting boards
@SticksAandstonesBozo9 ай бұрын
@@veiledindustries8631 You built homes for 32 years ? I have. In America, Canada , online , anywhere , they are baseboards. The manufacturing houses call them baseboards in their whole sale catalogs. But you go on being wrong 😑
@jeffreystorer49669 ай бұрын
There called skirting boards in Australia been painting them for 30 yrs ,no tape required ,
@niallmartin40988 ай бұрын
In the uk they're called skirting boards, it's just that simple. I've watched videos clearly made in the US where they called them base boards, but i didn't freak out and start saying they didn't know what they were talking about; I just thought "they must call them something different over there". You're not doing the American insular stereotype any favours. People from other places are sometimes different 😊