Andy Burns wrote:
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.

I've never found any kind of masking method that works as well as just
cutting in with a 1/2" brush. If it's only an extra coat you don't have
to paint right down to the carpet edge.