glued skirting

wasim21k · Post by **wasim21k** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:33 pm

i guys,
i removed all skirting for wooden floor now i want to put it back after finished with floor but almost all skirting have some sort of glue on back side

which was used by builders now i have to remove it any best idea how to remove it?
i also wander where from i can get that sort of glue to use again to fix skirting???

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:21 pm

It is probably grab adhesive.

It's not easy to remove, but you can try heating it gently with a heat gun and then scrape it off- wear a mask for the fumes though!

Then get some grab adhesive such as no more nails etc and glue them back on

wasim21k · Post by **wasim21k** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:59 pm

yes but originally it was glued and nailed

by builders so would it be enough to use only glue?

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:11 pm

Glued only is fine

To remove the glue, you could also try one of these - they are great at removing all sorts of 'stuff' sticking out

Heavy-Duty Scraper

Andy Davies · Post by **Andy Davies** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:58 pm

I recently had to fix skirting to walls as bent as a 9 pound note and was equally as worried that the grab adhesive wouldn't be strong enough

However as long as you brace the skirting in place (thanks again Hoovie!)until the glue fully dries it will be rock solid

The glue I used was "Sticks like sh!t" from Screwfix - I don't know if it's the best one out there, but it says "Trade Only" on the container which is good enough for a beginner at DIY like me and convinced the boss that I knew what I was doing

Wood Magnet · Post by **Wood Magnet** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:21 pm

I use an old chisel to remove the glue, does'nt matter if you
have any "dig in's" as you are working on the side that get's hidden.

Tryanything · Post by **Tryanything** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:17 am

Hi

Yes i agree with Wood Maggot

oops

Hammer and chisel

One other thing dont hammer the nails out as this will probably splinter the face of the skirting try and pull then all the way through probably splinter on the back but will leave the filler and paint in tact on the face side

Sorry Wood Magnet couldn't resist

Wood Magnet · Post by **Wood Magnet** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:08 am

Tryanything wrote:Hi

Yes i agree with Wood Maggot oops

Hammer and chisel

One other thing dont hammer the nails out as this will probably splinter the face of the skirting try and pull then all the way through probably splinter on the back but will leave the filler and paint in tact on the face side

Sorry Wood Magnet couldn't resist