Phil wrote:
I wish to replace 95mm skirting board with 145mm skirting board.
Some advice please -

1. Once I have taken off the old stuff , I will need to back-
fill the now exposed brick-do I have to plaster? Alternatives?

What are the walls made of? Plaster and lathe, lime plaster on
brick, render/gypsum plaster on brick, plasterboard, or what?

This is quite important regarding what you may find underneath
and how you attach the new board.


2. I notice from postings that some people have glued skirting
- is this really going to work with 145mm stuff ?

Well, it may, but it is not my preferred method at all!


3. Along one wall, I could lay a 4m length - is this wise i.e.
warping, cupping etc ? Do I need to acclimatise the wood as one
does when laying T&G flooring, for example ?

Yes, it is a good idea. I would NOT "acclimatise" the timber,
fix it down as soon as you get it in this case to minimise
cupping. Leave it there (fixed) for a bit before decorating.


4. And as to using a Mitre saw to get good joins...

No, scribe them (internal corners) or mark out and cut with
a panel saw (g.p. saw) (external corners).

Anyway, first, what are the walls made of?


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