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How to fill skirting board gaps
Should skirting board gaps be filled with caulk or filler? Some gaps are tiny and others are a bit wider, and I’m confused about what works best without cracking or looking messy once it’s painted. Also, is this normal?
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"Yes use decorative caulk fill hole wipe it smooth let dry then paint"
Answered on 12th Feb 2026 - Member since Feb 2026 -
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"Hi,i would recommend,using a good calk to use on the skirting board.
Cheers lee"
Cheers lee"
Answered on 12th Feb 2026 - Member since Mar 2025 -
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"Decorators caulk will do this job from any diy shop/builders merchant"
Answered on 12th Feb 2026 - Member since Aug 2015 -
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