Radiator pipe too close to skirting

[Peter2222]

Hi all,

We’ve had new wood floor laid and skirtings fitted, and a new radiator is about to go on but because the pipes were chased through the wall before the skirting/floor was done the pipes are now really close to the top of the skirting.

I wanted to just clip on a pipe collar for the finish but it doesn’t seem like there is room for that now. What do you guys think would be the best finish in this situation? Just fill the gap as neatly as possible with a special filler?? Or try and modify a pipe collar? Or cut into the skirting?

Thanks in advance

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I'd do a good job of filling around the hole. IMO anything else will just make it obvious. Definitely don't cut into the skirting.

 

[Peter2222]

Thanks for the response @freddiemercurystwin - do you know if it would have to be specialist filler? EG. If I use regular polyfilla which would be directly touching a hot radiator pipe is that a no no?

 

[FiremanT]

If it was being filled by an installer, the best you would get is P'fills.
Fill it carefully and see how it goes . But also accurately trim to collar so it fits flush against the board. Sometimes collars look good, sometimes just draw attention to themselves.
As said, do not trim the boards