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We have moved into a new property and are in the process of renovation currently – which includes removing the old skirting boards to replace with newer style skirting boards instead.
Our main concern with removing the skirting boards is the radiator pipes that intersect with them and some micro pipes running along the boards. How can we remove the skirting boards safely without causing any damage to the piping work?
Any suggestions would be great to hear about!
"Hi,
The most viable way without removing radiators is to cut the skirting from top to bottom using a multi tool. We do skirting on a regular basis and this is how we do it. The only thing to be concerned about is that you don’t pull too hard on the skirting when removing it. As for replacing the skirting, depending on the length of the wall and skirting you are fitting and where the radiator sits on said wall, you may need to cut the skirting down to slide it behind the radiator and mitre join the two pieces of skirting together."
"Ideally you would use a multi tool to cut around the pipes however, if you don't have a multi tool you could try cutting the skirting from top to bottom to get the smallest length of it as possible then splitting it along the grain (length ways) using a hammer and wood chisel.
Regards,
Fraser Handyman Services"
"Carefully is the correct answer, some pipes will have a degree of play before fracturing, the safest way is to remove the radiators, especially if using 5-10 inch skirting."
Answered on 5th Nov 2019 - Member since Mar 2019 - report"Hi,
I would suggest that to remove the skirting board safely you could use a multitool and cut the skirting board close to the pipes and then pull it out safely. This is one possibility for you."
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