Fresh skirting boards help finish new floors, tidy gaps and protect walls from everyday bumps.
Carpenters can remove damaged boards, fit new profiles neatly around corners and prepare them for
painting. Post your job on The Quote Yard to compare quotes for skirting board installation and
replacement in your home or investment property.
Cut and fitted to room sizes
Ready for painting or pre finished
Installed by skilled carpenters
Suitable for renos or new builds
Get quotes for skirting boards
List which rooms need new skirting, approximate lengths, whether old boards need removing and what
profile or material you prefer. Photos of existing walls, floors and nearby doors help tradies
estimate the work involved.
Skirting Board Installation and Replacement Services
Measure up of rooms and wall sections to calculate skirting lengths, joins and material requirements
Removal of old or damaged skirting boards where included in the scope, with basic patching to damaged areas
Cutting and installing new skirting boards with neat mitres, scribe joints and fixings appropriate to wall type and material chosen
Filling of nail holes and gaps ready for painting or finishing, unless you have chosen pre finished skirting products
Basic advice on suitable paint or finishes to match existing trims and flooring
Skirting Board Installation and Replacement FAQs
Should skirting go in before or after new flooring?
It depends on the flooring type and look you are after. Some people lay floors first and then run
skirting over the top, while others keep existing skirting and use scotia or quad trims. A carpenter
can recommend the best sequence for your chosen floor and how neat you want the finish to be.
Can you match my existing skirting profile?
In many cases, similar profiles are still available or can be matched closely, especially for more
common styles. For older or unusual profiles, a near match may be the most practical choice. Your
tradie can compare samples and discuss options for blending new boards into existing rooms.
Do skirting boards come pre painted?
Some products come pre primed or pre finished, while others are raw and need painting after
installation. Pre finished trims can save time but still need careful fixing and gap filling. Your
tradie can work with either option and advise what suits your schedule and budget.
Will replacing skirting damage my walls?
Removing old boards can expose small defects or pull some paint and plaster away, especially in
older homes. Most quotes include reasonable patching around the new boards, but extensive wall
repairs or repainting may be additional. Clarify what level of making good is included before work
starts.
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