Does any one know of a good way to remove skirtings which are nailed through plasterboard into blocks.I have removed a small section but this causes damage to the plasterwork.The reason for removal is to install laminate flooring - is there a router which could remove the bottom12mm of the skirting without it being removed?
removing skirting boards
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What sort of damage are you getting ?
What method are you using to remove the skirting boards ?
What method are you using to remove the skirting boards ?
I am levering from the end of the skirting to prevent damage to the plasterwork above.Its nailed with 80mm nails which are solid into the blocks.I just had a vision that someone "must" have invented a tool to remove the bottom edge of the boards without having to remove them.
Use a board against the plasterboard (an old bit of featheredge is good) you can now disperse the force that you will be using so you don't pop holes in the plasterwork. You can also drive some hefty screws (12 guage) into the skirting and then using a claw hammer or wrecking bar get some purchase on the boards that way. If you are just getting the skirting off a little way put some timber wedges in and use a hacksaw blade to cut the nails.
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Mafell is a german tool company and they do a circula saw that when you lay it on it's side will cut 100 mm up from the floo level. It's specifically designed for this purpose and is a tool that is simply amazing to use.
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