Neat skirting makes a room feel finished. The job is fairly simple if you plan your cuts, get the corners right, and choose the correct fixings for your wall.
Below is a clear walk-through that covers how to cut skirting board, how to cut skirting board corners, how to mitre skirting board, and how to attach skirting board so it stays put.
Tools and prep
Tape measure, pencil, mitre saw or mitre box (pick a box the right size for your skirting) and panel saw, coping saw, drill and bits, countersink, grab adhesive, screws and plugs for masonry, lost-head nails or pins for studs, filler, decorator’s caulk, sandpaper, and a stud/pipe detector.
Buy a little extra length. Add around 20 per cent to your room’s total run so you have offcuts for practice and joint trimming.
Terminology Tips: A mitre is an angled cut used to form a corner. To scribe means shaping one piece so it fits the profile of another. A countersink is a shallow recess that allows a screw head to sit just below the surface.