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Filling broken skirting board to hide split

boardtc · 2021-08-18 14:23:40

Previously our tiler had to remove some skirting and did not see a hidden screw, this is the result: I know some would say replace the whole skirting but with the joins at the ends it's not straight forward. One lad advised me to use a 2 part filler. I found…

18-08-2021 03:23PM

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boardtc

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Previously our tiler had to remove some skirting and did not see a hidden screw, this is the result:

I know some would say replace the whole skirting but with the joins at the ends it's not straight forward. One lad advised me to use a 2 part filler. I found https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ronseal-High-Performance-Wood-Filler/dp/B001GU6IW2
I'm not sure if the white will 100% match and I don't have the paint that was used on the skirting but presumably it would be better than current!
Any advice appreciated!

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#2 18-08-2021 04:21PM

Allinall

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Looks like a very narrow split.
Few coats of thick paint over the split. Sand down and paint the full length.
Job will be oxo.

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#3 18-08-2021 06:00PM

J.R.

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rub some chaulk over it and give a wipe of a damp cloth.
https://www.mcmahons.ie/painters-caulk-400ml

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