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How To Fit Skirting Boards Like a Pro

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James shows us how he likes to fit skirting boards in this quick guide.

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20 Comments

@SkillBuilder Creator 5 years ago Pinned

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@ghgjftythnhcfghdty 5 years ago

Up and down the entire nation wives are watching Eastenders and Corrie, and their husbands have got the ipad and are watching "how to fit skirting boards".

@multirole240 5 years ago

The old adage "do you want it to be level or ,do you want it to look level" still stands

@richardbaker7204 5 years ago

When you said about if the grain goes in the wrong direction on the plug, and it goes below the face, a little tip, instead of having to dig the plug to replace it, like you said, and risk damaging the sides of the hole, just screw a longer screw into the plug that need to be removed, and the tip of the screw, hits the head of screw inside the hole, and draws the plug straight out, without causing any damage. Give it a go, works every time providing the glue is still wet. 👍

@SuperJameslayer 5 years ago

Well I thought I had the basic idea on how to fit my skirting but after this video I'm completely lost. This is definitely more skilled than many of the others I have watched.

@joesmith822 4 years ago

Nice to know that you adjust the the wall to fit external mitres to.

@tinytonymaloney7832 5 years ago

A true craftsmen doing a job he enjoys.
Well done 👍👍👍👍

@christianfirmin9396 8 months ago

Hands down the best, most useful and comprehensive video on how to fit skirting boards the proper way on the internet. Excellent!

@allocate78 4 years ago

Learned a new method here in the USA Phoenix. This looks amazing. That’ll last 100years

@mickthemonkey 4 years ago

Nice bit of attention to detail & craftsmanship.

@RichardConnor1 5 years ago

This really is an excellent masterclass on how to fit skirting. I've referred to this over and over as I fit my own. Thanks guys.

@stuco81 5 years ago

As a decorator I can only say I wish all the trades I have to follow in were as careful/thoughtful with their work as this chap.
I've just had to sort some brand new wood veneer skirting that had been 'fitted' with a nail gun! Nail heads were left protruding all over the place, one six ft length had about 20 pins fired into it as they were obviously struggling to get a fixing. Looked like a shot up Messerschmitt!

@Trevor_Austin 5 years ago (edited)

I commented on the Cowboy Builder video about tradesmen not being paid what they are worth. Here’s an example. That skirting board will still look great in 30, 40, 50 maybe even 100 years time because of the skill in its fixing. The value of the work done by James per hour is worth no less than that done by solicitors, accountants or Mercedes technicians. It would therefore be reasonable for him to be rewarded at the same rate.

@matthewhook3375 3 years ago

Love watching James work, the skill, attention to detail and sheer precision is so satisfying to watch.

@brianoneill350 5 years ago

Well explained. I like Robins videos but this chap explains it better.

@adgecook-m7k 5 years ago

Some good tradesmen on this channel.

@vinnysurti 5 years ago

Love how the screw holes are covered up👍🏽 Good tip

@devonfarmerkevvo 5 years ago

Really great to see a vid on fitting pine when everything is mostly MDF didn’t realise you need so many fixings.
All the skill builder carpentry videos have been invaluable to me doing my home renovation , keep up the amazing work 👍🏻👌🏻🙌🏼

@leeadler4221 4 years ago

I don't know why YouTube recommended this to me, but I watched the whole thing. Fascinating.

@MrMareks123 5 years ago

Great job 👏. I’m painter & decorator by trade and I’m so pleased to see that Chippy is putting the masking tape under the skirtings. I’m asking this for years.
Thanks for video 👍🏻