they are in an old council house and its the first time i have attempted it
2007-01-07 10:31:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
REMOVE AND RESTORE
2007-01-07 10:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by ftumpsh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are replacing the skirtingboards in a whole house, I'd recommend looking at some of the special uPVC skirtings by MK and others which allow you to run cables behind them, some also unclip which would make decorating much easier!
Good thing about uPVC is no painting! Rubbing down skirting boards is a really dull job, maintenance free gives you time to do more of the things you want to be doing.
2007-01-07 10:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by Alan B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use sand paper to sand mine down. I had about 35 years worth of paint on mine. This isn't such a huge job as people think. Just go over them with sand paper until they feel smoothish. remove any bumps and lumps with the sand paper such as hairs that have stuck in the paint from a paint brush and dust particles. You def don't need to remove all the paint you just need an ok finish. You will then need to undercoat them and then paint in either a silk finish or gloss finish. I prefer silk finish (also known as satin finish) cos you can wipe the paint over with a damp cloth but it's not as shiny as gloss. They may not end up looking 'perfect' but they'll be as good as you can get them and who looks at skirting boards anyway.
2016-03-14 02:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by Nedra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remove and replace they dont cost a lot and the finish will look better.
By the time you have paid for the stripper chemicals etc and done all the work you could have replaced them all at equal if not less cost.
When doing diy you shoul also take into the account of the time spent on doing the job and then calculate what wages you would get if you were working these hours
2007-01-07 11:12:39 · answer #4 · answered by dont know much 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally i would keep them on & use a power sander with coarse sandpaper then smooth paper this will give you
a very smooth surface.Think if you take them off
you will have to make the wall right eg plaster why make
more work for an already big job.Good Luck
2007-01-10 08:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remove and replace, if like mine they have been there for ages, its better that way! when i took the paint off one that i couldnt get off, there was about 20 layers of bloody gloss on it! so i replaced all that i could for new, for 3 bed house it cost me about 150 to 200 quid, only thing is my partner fitted them all as he is a carpenter
2007-01-07 10:35:43 · answer #6 · answered by button moon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are so bad. Then rip them up and replace with new. Quicker and cheaper
2007-01-07 19:36:25 · answer #7 · answered by The Heartbreaker. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have bought a period house and is in dyer need of repair. we have recently just redecorated our lounge and replaced our skirting and arcitrive. its not that expensive either. by the time u have bought strippers etc it would be cheaper to replace it. good luck!!!!! i no how u feel lol xx
2007-01-07 12:13:11 · answer #8 · answered by trout 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is quicker to remove and replace them but just think of the self satisfaction to renovate them yourself as long as you have plenty of time and patience
2007-01-07 10:36:48 · answer #9 · answered by Mags 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quicker to replace .mine were a nightmare sander,paint remover,heat gun i was there for weeks
2007-01-07 10:33:32 · answer #10 · answered by wilbur2lot 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Replace with moulded mdf.
2007-01-10 06:02:15 · answer #11 · answered by 1willie1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋