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

[@richardhennah7329]

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]

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]

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. 👍

[@twinkletoesdonkey]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@STICKYBOY214]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

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

[@Colinbully108]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks, will do!

[@fuziaeshin4161]

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

[@nickmandis6513]

Love the screw tip. Nice vid. Cheers!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for watching.

[@steviebee227]

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

[@shanewiltshire5869]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@katrinakent1684]

The precise advice I was looking for. Thank you!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@charlieshooter]

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]

But I have to pay for the baby wipes!

[@charlieshooter]

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

[@grzesiekgregory]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thank you.

[@richardjohnson3463]

Thank you, just what I needed!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem 👍

[@Veronica-678]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

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

[@katejennings3832]

Thanks for the video will be following these tips!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RWPhysio]

Such a great video. Many thanks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad to help.

[@philipneil2898]

As always very good and well explained 👍🏻

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks a lot.

[@willamor3693]

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 👍

[@ratchriat1716]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for watching.

[@M6JKW]

Great vid thanks for posting 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@curiousandengaged5584]

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)

[@nellymoo635]

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

[@patrickfivefive3747]

Excellent, thank you!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@max4557]

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]

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.

[@Mobile-pd1uc]

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]

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

[@dskye2634]

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

[@katrinamcbride9338]

Thanks. Really helpful.

[@Kitty-of1yo]

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

[@bbe3292]

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]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

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.

[@themangolounge]

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]

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 👍

[@MaryRooneyStanford]

Thank you

[@elvispea4712]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

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.

[@NEGV01]

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.

[@125sm3]

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]

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.

[@HJM49125]

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

[@crazyhorse3344]

Thank you for the information

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem!

[@amymarie1581]

Thank you!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@draytonator]

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

[@jackwardley3626]

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.

[@sierradonaven6591]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

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

[@Semaj.18272]

Do u use silicon based or grout based ?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

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

[@CJAY3.1.6]

Nice vid, always find nemesis shrinks

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@CJAY3.1.6]

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

[@lapinchiloca]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

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

[@billcunningham361]

if you put a black line on the opposite side of your tube cut, you'll always know where the cut direction is

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Great tip 👍

[@MrTendai81]

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]

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

[@garvielloken3929]

NOOICE!

[@ryanm9838]

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

[@Semaj.18272]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it worked, nice one!

[@RedaReda-uk9lm]

Thanks a lot

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@tomspeerTKD]

So tidy that it’s Therapeutic to watch!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@Billy_Bull_Sheeter]

I've used coke many times.

[@davidkane4311]

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

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

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

[@Veronica-678]

too messy

[@grzesiekgregory]

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.kzbin.infoXnH0bB09WAA 😃 ... but any method is good if at the end there is a perfect finish 👌

[@R3AP3R664]

Never do this shit... Use foam and pollyfilla

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

It's too late, I've already done it! Thanks for watching.

[@shanewiltshire5869]

It needs to be flexible like caulk is you sausage