Mr Fizzion wrote:
On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 09:07:05 +0100, "Bob Mannix"
wrote:


"TheScullster" wrote in message
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"Steve Harvey" said:

I am planning to lay a new laminate floor in my living room
shortly. I have just been told by SWMBO said she does not want to
have any "edge beading" which is used to hide the expansion gaps.

If you are looking for a rustic look, I've seen rope used to good
effect (laid where the bead would be).
Best budget for annual replacement due to dirt collecting though.

Phil


There's only one way to do it properly without beading and that is
to remove the skirting board and refit. To make a neat job you
always end up fitting new back. I do have a patent method for
painting the skirting board afterwards if you are interested.The
skirting will be higher but that covers the edge where you removed
it (a good thing if you are not going to redecorate).

Bob Mannix


Removing the skirting can cause significant damage to the lower part
of the wall if it has been there a long time. I removed a section a
couple of days ago and there's no way I could refit it without a lot
of plaster or filler on bottom of the wall.

(Actually almost anything that is nailed on is hard to remove and
refit!)

Why was it that in the 50s, 60s and 70s they preferred such big
skirting?!

Mr F.

If I'm replacing skirting I try to find out where the nails are by using
nitro mors and then get an idea at what distance the nails are spaced, once
found I put my smallest scarat(hole cutter), in drill then drill the
section out surrounding the nail and remove skirting this way.

6", 8" taurus looks a damn site more elegant than the 4" plain crap.