Prepare to paint skirting board

Preparation is important. use a vacuum cleaner to thoroughly clean the room. Do this before you start so there is less dust around. Now sand the previous paint on the boards down to a smooth matt surface. Now vacuum again. Wipe the boards with a gentle sugar soap solution to remove last bits of dust. Finally lay newspaper, card, plastic or even tin foil to catch drips and you are now ready to paint.

How to apply paint to skirting boards

First, working right to left (or left to right if you are left handed) cut in the top of the board. Apply gloss paint thinly and evenly in log slow strokes. Enjoy the sensation. Drips should be caught with a damp cloth now, rather than later.

Next, paint the bottom edge of the board. If you are using plastic carpet protectors (sold in DIY shops) make sure to clean thouroughly before moving them along. Gloss paint does seem to have a mind of its own and a deep and abiding love of shag-pile. In short, be careful and take your time.

The middle is the easy bit, but again beware of drips.

For a really first class finish, once dry, sand with a fine grade paper to remove any lumps and bumps before applying a second coat.

If you have used emulsion or satin finish paint you should consider adding a further coat or two of polyurethane varnish to ensure your handiwork is protected for years to come.

We hope you found this information about how to paint a skirting board useful.

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