How to paint skirting boards

Before you begin

What colour should I paint my skirting boards?

The first decision you will need to make is the which colour to paint your skirting boards.

Darker skirting boards tend to look more modern and contemporary and dark colours easily hide any marks and dust and lighter skirting boards will make the room feel bigger. Whereas lighter colours can provide colour and brighten a natural dark room whilst providing a crisp and airy effect effect

Gloss finishes are harder wearing than other finishes, so are well suited to skirting boards. If you don’t want the full gloss effect, satin finishes are subtler but can still cope with knocks and scratches.

Tip

You should paint your walls first and your skirting boards last. By painting a wall beforehand, you’ll avoid

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