Time for new skirting boards - easy scribe tips! (Renovation Part 29)

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2 жыл бұрын

Scribing skirting boards / baseboards is feared by many but in this video I’ll take you along on my skirting board fitting journey and give you some tips for ultra-fast scribes. I’ll also answer that age-old question, should skirting boards be tight against the floor or should you leave a gap?
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@richardorton918 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE the sandpaper on the off cut. Genius.

@barnstar2077 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that one tip is worth the video alone.

@nathanthomas1025 2 жыл бұрын

How was the sandpaper on it lol

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Held on with spray glue. 👍

@mandyleeson1 2 жыл бұрын

In addition to the stellar scribing and general building work, the music choices throughout this series have really enhanced the whole experience of watching you work Andy. 😉👌

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers - glad you enjoyed it! But of Northumbrian folk influence this week. 👍😁

@htimsid 2 жыл бұрын

@@GosforthHandyman I concur with Mandy. So many videos on YT have intrusive music but Andy's method of using it to accompany dialogue-free sections of the presentation is particularly pleasant and effective. And I do enjoy the music chosen: in this video, what is the piece which starts around 08:15? It's lovely, evocative.

@nigelcalvert536 Жыл бұрын

@@htimsid I just checked it on Shazam - it's Vårya by Sandra Marteleur. Very nice music choices in Andy's videos.

@Bobrogers99 2 жыл бұрын

The skirting looks splendid - just like it grew there. Not easy to do when nothing is square, plumb or level. I admired two of your clever tricks: the "sandpaper" and boxing in to hide the heating pipes.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bob! Yeah, these old houses can be a challenge. Especially since the brick walls are a nightmare to fix in to. 👍😁

@michaelevans1658 2 жыл бұрын

Never had trouble with no nonsense glue before. Many moons ago I was labouring for a carpenter friend ( no longer with us) . He was up against it fitting out 12 rooms ,doors and frames ,architraves, window boards ,skirting etc. Cut a long story short I gave him a hand ,he taught me how to do window boards , and skirting . He said stand in the door way ,look at the longest runs of walls and skirting those first . Less scribes he reckoned , worked a treat . we finished on time ,and I learned some skills . God bless him.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Yup great tip! Plus it's easier to do the scribes on shorter boards. RIP to your carpenter friend. 👍

@michaelevans1658 2 жыл бұрын

@@GosforthHandyman Thanks Andy.

@grahamocarroll9052 2 жыл бұрын

I worked as a site carpenter for many years and when training was told to avoid having a mitre and a sribe on the same board. So that If you have to adjust one you aren't affecting the other.

@johnwilliams1716 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Andy, next time you have to use grab adhesive, try an offcut first, apply a nice glob to one side of the MDF skirt/archi/whatever, then push onto the wall, THEN remove it! If there's adhesive left on both surfaces you're good to go, just plant it back in place again. Sounds daft but that way you know there is good contact on both surfaces

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@eckpl 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in a house built in 1898. I enjoy immensely watching you work, because our baseboards looked exactly like you are installing! It's so pretty. Today, many times, a cheapie rubber, is placed as the baseboard. Thank you! USA

@lakispattalis2506 Жыл бұрын

Love your work. Very therapeutic to watch. I still have and use my original B&D workmate, like yours, which I bought in 1978, just as I started my C&G Carp/joinery apprenticeship. Still Love learning, and watching your skills. Never underestimate yourself, which you do too often. Great work.

@johnj50 2 жыл бұрын

One thing I learnt when doing skirting is that you should use expanding foam in any of the gaps left by broken or missing plaster. Love the skribing, going to steal that for the next project!

@carlyonbay45 2 жыл бұрын

The boxed-out skirting makes a great dust trap

@blahh397 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and most helpful explanation. The end result looks really great, despite the later adhesive issues. The sandpaper hack I particularly like.

@ianfinch1522 2 жыл бұрын

Have to say good results in fairness for some doing this as a diy project. we use a cordless jigsaw for our scribes using a fine small diameter blade for the tighter radius. A nice sharp round rasp it also good on torus to clean the round and add a little more to the back cut.

@michaelford7469 2 жыл бұрын

Andy, a belated thank you for this video. Over Christmas I found myself fitting new skirting boards in our lounge-room (I removed the old ones to lay some laminate floorboards). I am not a particularly handy person but your tips on scribing made a huge difference for me, giving me the confidence to give it a go. I’ve seen video’s on scribing before, some of which were more confusing than help, but the way you explained your approach made it seem simple and easy to follow. In the end I was really happy with my first go and won’t hesitate to tackle the task again. I get something out of every video you make and they are all highly entertaining. Thanks again. Michael

@alfiefranklin7831 2 жыл бұрын

I’m renovating our 60’s house at the moment, solid floors downstairs, so I reduced my pipes to 10mm plastic, as you have done, but I bought skirtings that had pipe rebates, so they went on a treat. I’m sure you know of their existence, but thought it was worth a mention. Keep at it, it’s looking good! Cheers

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Yup, defo an option if it's in a design that goes with the house. 👍

@drmkiwi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Andy, really good stuff. One reason I had been given for doing the skirting boards after the carpet is laid is the knee bump stretching device the carpet layers use can't miss and therefore damage the finish on the new skirting. (but perhaps the carpet layers in the UK take a bit more care than their counterparts in Oz!). The other thing I like about doing the skirting later is you get to see the full height of the skirting board. Two valuable "takeaways" for me in this video were: 1) it seems obvious now, but making sure the skirting board is vertical when attaching it to the wall. 2) to clean up the cut, making a sanding block to match the profile - priceless. Cheers, David

@raydriver7300 2 жыл бұрын

Love the music, Andy, so quiet and gentle. Another great job 🌞

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ray! 👍👍

@stevenprince9907 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I think you are so good at the job and teaching how to do the jobs.

@jamesgreensit7346 2 жыл бұрын

coming along nicely well done

@darrenh20102 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid, thanks. Absolutely loved the tip with the sandpaper, I've never seen that before. Regards to boxing in.... I definitely think that's the best way to do it, just make sure you raise the top of the box about 2mm above the top of the skirting so you don't have to try to fill and level them to match each other. You will almost certainly get cracks. Having the box raised slightly above the skirting just makes it look like it's all one piece and was made that way👍.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip for raising the boxing and creating a little quirk! 👍

@normanbott 2 жыл бұрын

"Nothing is flat, nothing is plumb, nothing is true" - didn't realise you'd seen our house 😉 I used MDF skirting when we did hard floors throughout the house. At least something ended up straight !

@richkellow1535 2 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying this series, what I do miss is the good old fashioned anglo saxon words that normally go with a house renovation.

@miker8149 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's getting there and looking nice

@ng178jt 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with the adhesive and it failing. I’ve used 54 tubes of it and the only place I found it to work best was when I was putting on pvc panels. Afraid the rest will fail 🤦. Looking nice now at your place and I think we’ve been hitting the same stages nearly all the way through so is fantastic to have that little bit more advice. Keep up the good work

@grahamocarroll9052 2 жыл бұрын

Love the sandpaper trick worked on site as a chippy for 20 plus years and have never seen that, every days a school day! I still use hand saw and coping saw for scribes, find it easier and quicker. I cut the scribe at an angle so that they are easier to adjust. TBF you make the jig saw look easy though.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud! And once you've made up the sanding board for a few different profiles they last for ages. 👍👍

@stan525 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! takes longer retrofitting in an older property. I call it vintage building when I have to match new and old work As you know making new work plumb and level against old work it sticks out like a sore thumb so I match the existing somewhat so it blends. love the content

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud!

@v88krb 2 жыл бұрын

There were some very useful tips there and I admire your attention to detail. Haven't used the water based adhesive so can't comment but support your view on MDF for skirtings and architrave. Liked your scribing method! Keep going, long way to go yet!!!

@gav2sue2 2 жыл бұрын

Looking really good - I have used lots of various no nail type adhesives for years and never really felt confident they will stand the test of time - I have now found a adhesive that really works and sticks and sets pretty fast it’s called MEGA STRENGTH ADHESIVE sold in Wickes made by STS - it’s a polyurethane adhesive and it’s ace too good in fact - keep up the good work 👍🏼👍🏼

@topgazza 2 жыл бұрын

Another bitty, fiddly job out of the way. Looks good as well and I really like the boxing method as well

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Nearly there!

@rhinorhino883 Жыл бұрын

I like to chase the central heating pipes into the wall and bring them out into a metal (single socket type) box behind the radiator. This is neat and doesn't interfere with the skirting at all.

@TanukiDigital 9 ай бұрын

I've never seen the rough cut and then molded sanding technique for scribing... brilliant! :D

@peterhanson3962 2 жыл бұрын

I should’ve watched the whole video before commenting on the skirting. Thanks for explaining your reasoning for fitting it. I do apologise. I have learnt my lesson and will only comment at the end in future.

@cherylholasek2193 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great. Good job. Love the videos. 😊😊

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍😁

@catspaw3815 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good, Andy!

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@jegford 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using sticky foam to fit my skirtings this week, found it works really well and one can goes miles 👍

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Heard a few folk recommending that now! 👍👍

@darrenmackenzie1892 2 жыл бұрын

Also stops draughts getting in.

@Xxxjxxx282 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Andy mate. Love the videos, was up your end in Gosforth tother day and bloody surprised me how nice it was. Hope u get there in the end. God speed. John

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud! Getting there!

@darrenpaulgreen 2 жыл бұрын

Looking great Andy 👍. Love the tip for the sandpaper spray mounted onto skirting to perfect scribes, genius! The adhesive issues are a strange one, I’ve used that type for years in literally 100’s of properties and never had an issue. I’m usually sticking to bare freshly plastered walls, so can only assume you’ve had a reaction between the mist coat of paint and the adhesive - not good either way and certainly something I’ll bear in mind.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yeah, I've had other issues with that contract matt so wouldn't be surprised if that was to blame. Awful stuff. 👍😂

@awantamta 2 жыл бұрын

A great job as usual. I liked your jigsaw method for scribing the skirting boards.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Work pretty well and quite easy once you've tried it a few times. 👍

@Tom-Lahaye 2 жыл бұрын

The method for making a scribe is a good tip! The method to hide the heating pipes as used downstairs with the cutout made in the board is good IMO, from normal viewing angles it's invisible. Where carpet goes I would set the skirting against the floor boards, when flooring like tiles or laminate is used skirting goes on top anyway after lying the flooring.

@CJAY3.1.6 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid, I used the same jigsaw as you but switched to a barrel grip, feels loads better on the wrist

@acidlumin 2 жыл бұрын

Love the sandpaper tip, I’ll be doing that. I would have chased in the radiator pipes I think, not a fan of boxing, always makes me wonder what it’s hiding!

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Chasing brick is a nightmare mind. 👍

@veloistist 2 жыл бұрын

I am currently having a go with a foam gun glue. Seen it used in USA video and easy to apply and goes a lot further than the tubes. Never thought of using jig saw upside down for the scribe trick. Always done it by hand.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

I'm hearing good things about PU adhesive - worth checking out. 👍

@Lloyd1885 2 жыл бұрын

Couple of things I've found with grab adhesives, pros and cons really... I find the thinner water based gear means skirting, architraves etc will sit closer to the wall. The solvent based equivalent, being thicker tends to be harder to push into place, so you end up with a bigger gap sometimes. Also, if the bead of solvent based adhesive is thick, it can take a while before it really firms up, leaving a bit of movement...and the chance of whatever you are fixing sagging, so it might need tacking into place. Another great video Andy

@MelbourneAlan 2 жыл бұрын

when im fitting skirting i get a short bit of skirting to write the measurments on and to use as a thickness gauge. then sart in a room on a double square cut or against an architrave etc. i use my laser distance measurer and work my way around the room anti clockwise using the scrap bit to hold it out the thickness of the skirting that will have been fitted. then take 2mm off the read out to allow a bit of tolerance to get it to fit. i go anti clockwise because im right handed so it means im scribing the right hand end all the time and its easier . i often do 2-3 rooms at a time and cut all them together and mark them by the room and a number if they are very similar measurments. great tip with the sanding board. definetly using that going forward

@micbarker6256 2 жыл бұрын

Another recommendation for No More Nails applied in small circles... worked great. It also helps to apply pressure against the skirtingboard whilst the adhesive goes off, I had some kettle bells from 10 to 16 kg that were ideal. Kind of limits the speed you can do the job, but it's then there for the duration.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@sdgelectronics 2 жыл бұрын

The solvent free adhesive needs specific application in my experience. Usually wiping down with a damp cloth, apply to the skirting, push to the wall, remove again then push back into place.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

I did wipe down the wall but that contract matt is terrible. Will never use it again. Could well be to blame. 👍

@Shogun15 2 жыл бұрын

Like my dad always said before he left to go the shop for a loaf back in 2001, try your best, caulk the rest

@rattylol 2 жыл бұрын

Love it hahahaha!

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

😂👍

@najaneda 2 жыл бұрын

When you first mentioned the bit behind the front door, I was thinking that looks like plenty of room to me.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Ha, yeah it's close. 👍

@girlsdrinkfeck 2 жыл бұрын

the sandpaper block template is a great idea ,my old design and tech support teacher told us about using a sandpaper mould instead of spending a long time fine tuning cuts

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Defo, works really well in a lot of different situations. 👍👍

@leighdamian 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my previous house.Every single wall was like a dogs hind leg.Great work there though. I liked the sandpaper trick i will use that next time.Thanks for uploading.

@robertgeiger2268 2 жыл бұрын

u r doing a great job keep it up

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud!

@CharlieSkapentry 2 жыл бұрын

You should try Toolstation instant nails, and apply it in circles so you get like a suction effect. I've also been using soudal gripall solvent free recently which has been good aswell

@MattJonesBedwas 2 жыл бұрын

Had the same issue with that adhesive on freshly plastered and primed walls. No problems with it on older painted walls at all. I reckoned the new plaster sucked the moisture out of it even though the walls were misted.

@E69apeTheMatrix420 2 жыл бұрын

Always start in a room right to left of your right handed then you always do the scribe with your right hand and the scribe goes on the right butting up your previous flat. I learned that from KZfaq.

@telsaw892 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thank you. The contract matt paint is designed for new plaster and so is quite an open structure, which is chalky/dusty when dry. Maybe that assisted in causing the glue to fail. Just a thought.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yeah, I think this might be to blame too. I need to do some tests. 😢👍

@jamiejarman1242 2 жыл бұрын

I used that glue for my skirtings with no fixings and they are still nicely holding firm..

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

No idea what's going on with these ones 😂

@SteveHit1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - a terrific video - clearly you are king of skirting boards! The sandpaper tip looks very useful. Personally, fitting skirtings is one of my most hated jobs, for all of the reasons you showed in the video. Incidentally, doing a scarf joint (or not) for long runs is perhaps a useful topic.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yes, scarf joints on joins is a must. 👍😁

@BenGrauwiler 2 жыл бұрын

Multi stick works a treat!

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@stewartmcardle8149 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Northumbrian pipes (Katherine Tickell) - for the background music at the beginning..... delightful....and the "glass door" looks better for the fitting of your sympathetic architrave.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yes, I thought it was quite traditional Northumbrian music. Certainly influenced. 👍

@rorymakesstuff 2 жыл бұрын

Love the taste of MDF dust in the morning 🤪

@jtrent90 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using spray foam and pins for my recent jobs, works so much better for me compared to grab adhesive

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Yup heard good things about this! 👍👍

@fromthetoon1602 2 жыл бұрын

I commented the other week saying I wished you chipped the rad pipes into the wall but that looks really good you have used mini bore for the rad pipes yeah? My plumber didn’t want to use it with mine being concrete floor downstairs so I had to chip mine in and use angle valves out from the wall, but yours does look nice and neat your skirtings are finishing the renovation off nicely 👌 it’s good when you get to this stage!

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yeah, my plumber was a fan of the 10mm for the tails so happy with this and looks really good! 👍

@HalfManThirdBiscuit 2 жыл бұрын

You and Morgoth are my two favourite Northeasterners 👍

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@davidbambrough5962 8 ай бұрын

I thought I was ok with DIY until I watched your videos

@leehenderson8488 2 жыл бұрын

If I was sticking skirting again now, Id use multistick every time Ive been really happy with it. For the ones you plan on taking off again Silicone applied in circle seemed to work well, kind of creates a suction effect and easy to get off.

@micbarker6256 2 жыл бұрын

Agree about the circle technique, makes a series of little suction cups. I did them the size of £2 coins spaced out every 3 or 4 inches. Worked a treat.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@alanrobins 2 жыл бұрын

Re gap or no gap if fitting into a solid floor laminate/tiles etc I put 2 layers of thin card (cereal carton) under at various points then when painting you can insert card or paper under to protect the surface

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Yup I sometimes do this on solid floors too - good tip!

@0skar9193 2 жыл бұрын

Just fixed 15m of picture frame at 3m off floor. Used the No Nonsense Solvent Free, not a single physical fixing. Stuck over Fibreliner. Not one issue, can't recommend it enough.

@S.JCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Might have to steal that tip about the sandpaper on the off cut.

@whomadethatsaltysoup 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I was about to click off when I saw you were using the 'complete Nonsense' solvent free shite. But glad to see future you fessing up to how terrible it really is! I tried it many moons ago on a kitchen job. All it had to do was hold a couple of 3mm packers in place, and, surprise, surprise; it just wasn't up to the task. Longer working time? The swine just wouldn't go off, and the packers kept falling off the wall. I fitted some skirting in my own kitchen temporarily using hot glue. It is still holding strong after months, and will break off easily when I'm ready to renew the flooring.

@pajaro685 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it matters how often or how many any one does a day, you still need to take care to do a good job. As for the carpet grips! Termites love them! I also think it's a personal choice for on the floor or on the carpet, Either way the carpet will get paint on it if one is not very careful! Cheers.

@gingerelvis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up on the adhesive! I have a ton of skirting to do so good to know! Think I'll stick with trusty Pinkgrip! Good tip on the scrap skirting sanding block, not seen that one before.

@barnstar2077 2 жыл бұрын

I put my skirtings on with No More Nails. They are still on!

@micbarker6256 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, worked great.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think the problem is this water-based No Nonsense stuff... 🙄🤔

@darrenmackenzie1892 2 жыл бұрын

How do you create glued sand paper? Great idea how did you figure that out? I love it!

@sheltom6896 2 жыл бұрын

Thought gaps under skirting were best practice to account for flooring changes (laminate), to account for out of level floors like you said. The gap would be dictated by the difference between the highest and lowest point of the floor in the room

@shedlife1783 2 жыл бұрын

Soudal fix all. Job done.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@jonathan1427 2 жыл бұрын

The scribing is great, I'm definitely trying this instead of internal mitres. Unfortunately my next job is polystyrene coving; don't think it'll work for that. Not keen on the cables coming through the skirting. Will a patress box go over the hole? I think I would grab the diamond disk angle grinder and SDS chisels to chase out for oval conduit and backing box(es) before plastering. Bit of a pain but would look nicer.

@freetolook3727 2 жыл бұрын

@8:50 Ya gotta love that there is a dust collection bag on the saw but it only catches about 25% of the mess.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it don't work great. 😂😬

@freetolook3727 2 жыл бұрын

I use GE Silicone II for adhering all kinds of materials in construction. It works well as a glue and sealer. If you want something more temporary, try latex caulk. It doesn't solidify as hard as silicone caulk.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Silicone is a little too permanent for this, but yes I've found normal caulk works pretty well! 👍

@MarcusT86 2 жыл бұрын

Whoa that sandpaper tip 🤯

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

👍😎

@Mc674bo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi sir. Yes a bit of a disappointment regarding the adhesive, no doubt many others have come unstuck, excuse the pun with this product . As it happens in your case its not a mega problem , I’ll be sticking to good old no more nails which I’ve used for years . We often joke if you took all the adhesive out of our house it would probably fall down . Like the idea of the jigsaw and sandpaper , I did all mine with a mitre cut and a coping saw but you way is definitely quicker and better . Nice to have these updates bless you. Best wishes and kind regards as always 😀👍👍👍

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and take care! 👍👍

@chucklitecky2181 2 жыл бұрын

In the US old homes have an additional molding called the shoe (bumper) made of a circular pole cut into fourths called a quarter round. This additional molding is put into the skirting as the bottom most and can be used to make up irregularities in the floor and the walls. Don't you have similar in the UK?

@cjhification 2 жыл бұрын

I found my belt sander useful with bits sticking out from wall, in my 30's property.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed! The belt sanded is a beast for fixing stuff like this. 👍

@lightmechanic2370 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Water based products shrink. Skirtings (Baseboard in my world) get poly construction adhesive.

@pickiewickie 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, those TV and phone cables would have been better chased into the wall up to height of the socket. Wouldn't have been too much extra effort? Love the channel btw!

@isyt1 2 жыл бұрын

That annoyed me too! Let down an otherwise great job.

@barnstar2077 2 жыл бұрын

I thought exactly the same thing. Make a groove in the wall with a bolster or something, would take a minute to do to get it above the skirting.

@cedarstuff 2 жыл бұрын

"nice and neat"

@cognitor900 2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss! Chase it up or drill a hole 75mm above height of skirting. And use a small outlet box on the drywall?

@a..d5518 2 жыл бұрын

@@cognitor900 for low/no voltage cables I fish the cable up the wall then using a plate w/a single hole innit, pass the cable then use plastic fittings to attach the plate directly to the wall. For the larger cables/group of cables there are some nice wall plates made for that. 2 examples on Amazon ICC Oversized Keystone Wall Plate - Single Gang.... DATA COMM Electronics 45-0002-WH 2-Gang Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate -

@nealpurdy1202 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think the gap under skirting boards (base boards) here in the states(usa) is not even a discussion i have ever heard of! I do enjoy seeing the ways you do things in the UK. Very nice job! I do love old houses but they are not straight or level ever!

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers and glad to hear it! The gap is an on-going argument over here. 😂👍

@Woodchip1865 2 жыл бұрын

Try EverBuild MultiStick for your skirting boards - not expensive & works well !

@raylawson72 2 жыл бұрын

hi very impressed n its never easy in an old house ,,,i do quite a bit of skirtings and usually its a day to do a house but yours is quite a challenge to any joiner ,,,i use an angle grinder with a rough sanding disc to remove wood for scribes ,,,but enjoyed your video ,,,,

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yeah seen a few folks using an angle grinder for the scribes. Fast once you get the hang of it! 👍

@mrb9830 2 жыл бұрын

Just about to embark on a similar project. Thanks for the great advice how long did it take to do all skirting for the whole house?

@Em-7Add11 2 жыл бұрын

im so excited its almost moving day!!? weve all been on this journy with you. whats the first movie you guys are gonna watch\?

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha watch this space! 👍

@johnthompson5034 2 ай бұрын

"Character", that made me laugh. My own home certainly has loads of that. Great series of videos Mr Mac, thanks for taking the trouble to pass on all of these tips. Can I ask which model DeWalt mitre saw you are using here and is it recommended?

@tomstovell7425 2 жыл бұрын

This vid dropped just in time as I’m about to do our living room once I’ve put the wooden flooring down. Is there a solvent based glue you prefer to use/recommend?

@tinkeringtaylor3053 2 жыл бұрын

this is a really handy video as am busy fitting skirtings now how do you mean about a normal jigsaw blade and not a doward cut blade cheers

@normanboyes4983 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work - and most disappointing about the Screwfix ‘seems like nonsense’ water based glue. I wonder if priming the walls with a PVA solution may have helped?

@Gaz69erwilson 2 жыл бұрын

A spring notch behind the door should stop any rubbing I would think 👍🏽

@celynjones4958 2 жыл бұрын

Good progress 👍🏻 Always preferred fixings rather than glue for skirtings bcoz they get whacked often and glue can rip off the plaster should the skirtings need removing. Slower though since more filler and paint needed. Many thanks for the update and tips 🙏🏻

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yeah, fixings are a nightmare in older houses since the bricks are so hard. SDS everywhere. 😢

@tlangdon12 2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on this. I've tried glues and can't get on with them.

@makg4655 2 жыл бұрын

Personally I prefer base blocks and butt the skirting up to them .. also love the high deep skits easy to do just rip 200mm or higher 12mm ndd then put moulding onto ( comes ready with the 12mm groove so it sits tight onto of the mdf. Bonus is the groove is deep and allows u some play to ensure it looks level

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! They're good. Not sure they would go with this style though. 👍

@NikNakGB Жыл бұрын

Ever used low expanding foam as a glue for skirting? read that it works well, wondering whether to try it

@barnstar2077 2 жыл бұрын

When I stuck my skirtings on I put a couple of empty envelopes on top of the carpet as I stuck them on, that way I can slide a bit of paper under there later when I want to paint them. I haven't tried to do that yet though, so not sure how well it will actually work.

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

I think you'd struggle to get anything past the gripper rods once carpets are in, fine for solid flooring though! 👍

@barnstar2077 2 жыл бұрын

@@GosforthHandyman - I put the carpets down first, then put the skirting on top.

@TomTomTomTom538 2 жыл бұрын

@@barnstar2077 I've never seen it done that way since most modern carpet really needs to be stretched onto grippers to stop it moving around, wrinkling or going baggy, bunching up etc

@barnstar2077 2 жыл бұрын

@@TomTomTomTom538 - I only have one room that is carpeted, the bedroom, the rest are all tile or laminate.

@amtrim33 2 жыл бұрын

are those the original internal doors in the house with a plywood panel cover added at some stage - if so, have you considered returning them to their original state?

@needaman66 2 жыл бұрын

Gap or no depends on the build before carpets and tile gap, after carpet and tile hard down. Amd mdf is a carcinogen si a mask is a must unless you have a deathwish. Your 81 sec cope; i can do in half the time with coping saw. Tip: use your mitre saw to cut the straight bits. 3 bed house used to take me half a day, but at 60 its a day

@noskills9577 2 жыл бұрын

Andy - a popular KZfaq carpenter did a bit of a test with various grab adhesives (maybe last year). The solvent free types generally didn’t do that well against the more expensive polymer ones in an mdf skirting situation. I can’t recall the details so might be worth you watching. Might of been the primed (but still porous) mdf sucking the moisture out of the adhesive before it has time to bond properly. I’ve not had much of a problem with my go to adhesive “gripfill solvent free” but I do keep some stixall handy for the jobs where I want something to stick with no arguments 😁

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Was that Robin Clevett? I need to look it up. 👍

@noskills9577 2 жыл бұрын

@@GosforthHandyman yes mate

@carlbennett1101 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, we are currently renovating a 1950s semi-detached and we said exactly the same thing about the walls not being straight, it adds character! I've just a quick question about the alcove soundproofing you did a few vids back. Would it be completely mad to try chase an electric wire for alcove down lights through the final plasterboard or would this not make a huge amount of difference as the other soundproofing elements would already be attached?

@GosforthHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I would avoid chasing the soundproofed walls if at all possible. Could seriously degrade the performance. 👍