Some tips to paint the skirting boards to get the best finished paint.

1. Tips on Painting Skirting Boards

2. Painting the skirting boards is almost the last
task to be done.
Few tips that can make the painting job go
smoothly.

3. #1. Cleaning the boards
➢Before you start painting, make sure you clean the
dust and dirt with mild soap-water to prevent dust
mixing it with the paint.
➢Check if the boards are gouged or scratched, sand it
with a sandpaper to smoothen the surface.

4. #2.Floor Protection
Always protect the carpet while
painting .So it will be advisable to
vaccum the floor before beginning
or tape the carpet with a low
masking tape.

5. #3.Proper Techniques
➢You should start painting the Skirting board
from the corner of the room.
➢Never soak the brush while loading.
➢Paint in downwards direction.
➢Apply atleast two coats of desired color.
➢Allow the paint to completely dry.

6. #4.Using Proper Tools
➢ Always apply painter's tape.
➢Make sure you wear safety glass and also a
painter's mask.
➢Proper brushes and paints to be used.
➢Do try you include a sash brush for applying the
paint.

7. Using Proper techniques can help you get the perfect
finish of the paint.

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