How to Fit PVC Skirting Boards
PVC skirtings boards provide both a professional finish and protection to a room. They are also extremely simple to install. This blog looks at the tools you’ll need to make installation easy, as well as a step-by-step guide on how to fit your new PVC skirting boards like a professional.
Tools Needed to Install PVC Skirting
To install your PVC skirting successfully you will need the following tools:
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Clean cloth
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Mitre saw
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Tenon saw
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Mitre box
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Pencil
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Appropriate adhesive
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Gloves
Step by Step Guide
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Ensure your walls are clean and free of any old adhesive using a cloth.
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Measure your skirting board by using the wall on to which you’re affixing it and marking
your cut line.
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Cut the skirting board to length. If it is a straight cut, use the mitre saw and mitre box to
ensure an accurate cut.
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The corners need to be cut to a 45° angle to ensure they fit flush. To achieve this, use a
tenon saw and a mitre box, which will guarantee you the correct angle each time. When cutting skirting for corners, always check that you are cutting your angle in the right direction!
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Apply adhesive, which is specially adapted for PVC skirting, to the back of the board. If you do this in a wiggly line – from the top of the board to the bottom – you will ensure you cover all the board and ensure maximum coverage.
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Press and stick the PVC skirting board to the wall, pressing firmly in place for several seconds.
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Work your way around the room until every wall is covered.
National Plastics PVC Skirting
PVC skirting boards are durable, long lasting and practically maintenance free, making them the perfect alternative to traditional timber skirting. For more information about our range of PVC skirting boards or how to install them, call our expert team today on 0800 22 77 77.
