Can you attach skirting boards without nails?

Choose the right glue for installing skirting boards Unibond’s No More Nails Original is the perfect adhesive for fitting skirting boards. Whether you’re repairing or renovating, this high strength wood glue is so strong it eliminates the need for nails and screws.

Can you cover over skirting boards?

Skirting board covers (skirting over skirting) is a great alternative to standard skirting boards, as they can be fitted without having to remove the original boards. Instead, they are installed over the originals, which reduces the risk of damaging the wall.

Should skirting boards be nailed or screwed?

When fixing a skirting onto a masonry wall, like brick or block, use masonry nails or screws and wall plugs. If you’re attaching the skirting to a timber stud partition wall, use a stud detector to locate the studs and use lost head nails. If your home has these types of walls, you’ll need to use screws.

Should I glue or nail skirting boards?

If you choose to use nails, we’d recommend adhering the skirting to the wall with adhesive first and then pinning the skirting with the nails. This makes it easier to pin the skirting straight away once it’s against the wall. Ensure the the nails are long enough to go through the skirting and into the wall.

Is it hard to change skirting boards?

As you can see, skirting boards are now flexible and can be changed in any way you see fit. Times have changed and now the opportunity to make your house a home can finally come true.

Are skirting boards Old Fashioned?

Skirting doesn’t have to be old-fashioned though, there are many modern styles that will suit carpet or polished wooden flooring. Click here to view our full range of skirting boards.

How do you cut skirting boards without removing them?

You can (if you must) cut it at 45 degrees, or 90. Drill a hole at the bottom (so you don’t have to cut right down there) use a block of wood as a guide and steadier, and use a tenon saw to cut the skirting (make sure it’s sharp) Don’t cut the wallpaper.

What is a skirting board cover?

A skirting board cover looks exactly the same as a regular skirting board, but is manufactured in a way that allows you to fit it straight over your existing skirting board without the need to remove what is already there. NO RISK!

How do you fix skirting boards that won’t stay up?

To fix, the adhesive is gunned onto the back of the skirting cover profile and pushed over existing board. If the existing board is thin or has been removed you can stick a batten to the wall and/or the skirting board to act as a spacer and then stick the cover profile to the batten (s).

Can MDF boards be used as skirting boards?

Our skirting board covers (also known as ‘skirting over skirting’) are designed to cover existing boards or to cover unsightly cables and pipes. All of our MDF boards can be used as skirting board covers by simply selecting the rebate option on the product page.

What is the difference between 120mm and 170mm skirting boards?

The 120mm covers existing skirting boards up to 90mm in height and 24mm thick. The 170mm covers existing skirting boards up to 140mm in height and 24mm thick. These boards are 18mm thick and have a 9mm thick top.