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.


Before that, there was a proprietary device made from bent sheet metal
and called a "George". You inserted it between the skirting and
carpet then pushed it down to depress the carpet. Then you could
paint the section of skirting that was exposed - about a foot long,
perhaps more.

You could also use it to mask the gloss paint on a skirting board
while painting the wall above.

I don't know if the "George" is still available, but this item might
do the trick:

http://www.focusdiy.co.uk/invt/805317