The alternative being with the use of a moulding or beading to cover the required expansion gap that s left to allow the wood floor to expand.
Laminate flooring without removing skirting.
How to remove skirting boards diyist.
We had a flood in our house a few years ago and had to have one laminate floor replaced it was an easy job as we had laid up to the skirting and not under it.
Leave the skirting board where it is.
To achieve this by far the best way is to have the wood floor fitted beneath the skirting boards.
Though it is definitely possible to achieve a professional looking finish without removing your skirting boards and by fitting laminate beading it is distinctly more difficult to create a perfectly smooth transition from wall to the floor.
Installing wood floors without skirting boards uipkes.
How to remove laminate flooring without damaging the boards.
Also it is easier to replace the laminate floor if you need to if you have not put it under the skirting board.
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Removing skirting boards to achieve the crisp neat stylish and professional look isn t always.
As a current resident of these recently completed accommodations i have to say they are absolutely stunning a vast improvement from when the house was originally.
Beading for laminate flooring can create a lovely flush finish for example.