On 14/09/2008 13:41, benpost wrote:

whats the best way of doing this?? masking tape along the edge? any
tips appreciated. i didnt give the skirting enough coats before the
carpet fitter was due and want to finish it off properly without
getting paint on the carpet. thanks

I used to have some half-round strips of thin plastic, you could wedge
them in the gap under the skirting, then overlap them over each other
going around the room. I've not seen mine for a while, may have lent
them out, can't remember seeing them in shops lately, but somebody
probably still sells them.