How To Install Skirting Boards (Baseboards) | DIY GUIDE | Pro Tips For Beginners

How To Install Skirting Boards (Baseboards) | DIY GUIDE | Pro Tips For Beginners
00:00 Intro
00:56 How To Prepare Walls For Skirting /Baseboard Install
01:37 How To Fix Skirtings/ Baseboards To Your Walls
02:59 How To Mitre End Caps For Skirtings / Baseboards
04:52 How To Fix End Caps Onto Skirtings/ Baseboards
06:08 How To Scribe Skirtings/ Baseboards To Fit Internal Corners
08:30 How To Measure & Mitre Skirtings/ Baseboards To Fit External Corners
Watch this DIY guide on how to measure, cut and install skirting boards/baseboards that fit perfectly.
Top tips and tricks for beginners which include how to scribe skirtings for a better finish on internal corners. How to mitre angles on external corners for a perfect fit, and how to mitre end caps to terminate skirting boards to get a perfect finish like a professional.
Skirtings have been provided by ‪@SkirtingWorld‬
Please like and subscribe to The Home Improvements Channel UK
MORE VIDEOS FROM THE HOME IMPROVEMENTS CHANNEL UK;
Install Laminate Flooring Like a Professional - Tips for Beginners;
• Install Laminate Floor...
HOW TO INSTALL WALL PANELLING TO STAIRS - EASY STEP BY STEP
• HOW TO INSTALL WALL PA...
How To Install Floating Shelves - Easy DIY Guide To Fit Floating Shelf;
• How To Install Floatin...
HOW TO FIT CARPET STAIR RUNNER, UNDERLAY AND GRIPPERS;
• How to Fit Stair Carpe...
________________________________________________________________________
Instagram - thehomeimpr...
Facebook - / thehomeimprovementscha...
TikTok - / thehomeimprovementsuk
Shop - www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thehome...
Email - [e-mail]
________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for watching The Home Improvements Channel UK.
Disclaimer:
The content provided by The Home Improvements Channel UK is for informational, educational, & entertainment purposes only and some projects and tools may not be appropriate for all skill levels.
This is a guide only and The Home Improvements Channel UK cannot be held liable for any work undertaken or damages caused.
#diy #howto #homeimprovement #flooring #carpentry #carpenter

[@TheNomadicTrader]

Short of biscuiting the joints this is all you need. Nothing over the top, a good professional finish and achievable for the DIY enthusiast 👌🏻

[@stuartbennett1163]

brilliant video. thank you

[@samfringle916]

Great video lads!!! Fantastic finish

[@homeimprovements]

Appreciate the support 🙌🙌👨‍🔧

[@WildGoose7]

What do you do on internal corners if the skirting you’re using is just a plain piece rather than the patterned?

[@erickkaranja96]

Thanks for the tips 👌

[@homeimprovements]

Any time! 😊😊

[@ozosbourn]

South side skills 🤩

[@MeasureTwice-CutOnce21]

You make my life much easier on jobs 👌

[@gavincollins9376]

Not sure if you guys do this, but for external miters, I set my saw 1* each cut so allows for a slight kick at the bottom we get sometimes, which saves having to chop access plaster off.

[@homeimprovements]

Nice mate 😊👌🏼👌🏼

[@lotlot]

Our builders could have learnt a lot from you guys

[@eh2179]

My joiner put a 2nd hand piece of skirting back on and the MDF is fraying. He said decorator can paint and sand and paint it. Decorator says no he won’t and board should be replaced…can’t get joiner back. Is there anything I can do to fix this apart from getting a new joiner who’ll want payment (not happy to do that as feel 1st joiner should rectify his mistake)? Would appreciate your advice please.

[@homeimprovements]

Don’t know the whole story but I’d would remove damage and fill with a 2 pack filler decorator should be able to do that for sure

[@pd9935]

I always click your videos over any other channel

[@homeimprovements]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@garranstvall1442]

Top channel lads.., I’m learning loads..!! Do you have the link to where I can purchase the angle finder you used? I would love that as part of my tool kit Happy New Year to you guys too! 👍🏾

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks mate appreciate it and it’s a company called trig jig pricey but worth the money 😁👍🏼

[@georgecorden9526]

Top video gents, quick one, will the nailer be alright when it comes to plaster and block ?

[@homeimprovements]

This is plaster and brick not ideal but it works 😊😉

[@georgecorden9526]

Diamond👍🏻

[@jaygudgeon1377]

I removed some tiling from around my chimney breast so now there is a gap between the skirting on the wall and the chimney. I’ve bought some skirting to go on the chimney but what how do I fix the gap with the skirting along the wall?

[@homeimprovements]

Wood filler 😊

[@AmirHussain-kw6nv]

i need you guys to come do my house! im botching my job despite watching this video 🤣🤣🤣

[@nicksvinylbutty5488]

When replacing old for new skirting,how much of a gap between the bottom of the skirting and a hard floor should I leave ??? I'm planning on laying carpet. Thankyou.

[@homeimprovements]

In the uk we don’t leave any gap carpet is installed in front of the skirtings 😊😊

[@nicksvinylbutty5488]

@@homeimprovements Cheers....thanks for the reply 👍

[@wr3099]

​@@homeimprovementssurely some gap is left underneath or youd never be able to lift floorboards

[@njc4725]

Hi thanks gor the video. Got a question. The external angle was 85 degrees. On other vidoes ive watched the divide that number by 2 and that your mitre. But on yours you mitre come out at 47. 85÷2=42.5. Is this the right calculation ? Or am i doing it wrong Also would love a tutorial on installing skirting in awkward areas such as a bay window. Thanks again

[@homeimprovements]

Your correct and will try get something made 😊😊

[@njc4725]

@@homeimprovements legends thank you

[@gavincollins9376]

47 is correct as you need to increase the bevel, not decrease it!!!!

[@ianfreeman7817]

The angle is 47 as you need to increase the bevel in this case. It's an external corner remember.

[@magaiver9bento899]

sou instalador de carpe piso venil piso de madeira é cortinas a 30 anos

[@homeimprovements]

That’s nice 🙌

[@chrish3682]

Where did you purchase that mitre gauge if you don't mind

[@homeimprovements]

Trig jig is the company mate 😊😊

[@chrish3682]

Cheers bud 😊

[@kevincurley5065]

Ya have no problems using a brad Nailer into plaster and block?

[@homeimprovements]

Get away with it in older property’s as the plaster is so thick 😊

[@user-ut2fe1tv6s]

What size Brad nails do you use? Ones that only go into the plaster?

[@kevincurley5065]

Nah, didn't get away with it. Had to use red plug n screw.

[@sefiadem]

Why not use an angle finder to cut the internal corner at the correct angle instead of scribing?

[@homeimprovements]

Because that’s not the correct way to install skirting 😊

[@garylane6816]

Easy when you have the expensive saw, I have an old style mitre saw, bloody nightmare

[@scorpionnetherrealm8937]

Why do you have to be down south would have loved to have you do some work for me.

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you for your positive feedback 😊