Scotia edging for laminate floor

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by multimess, Jun 22, 2017.

  1. multimess

    multimess New Member

    Hi i dont know if i am putting this post in right forum - please let me know if im not.
    Problem is my daughter bought Hygena Stowe Oak laminate flooring from Homebase. Now i am having teriible problems getting scotia to match. Stupidly Homebase dont sell matching edging.
    Anyone have any advice please???
    Replacing the skirting boards is not an option and we have already laid floor and left the necessary expansion gap :eek::confused::confused::confused:
     
  2. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Is the skirting painted? If so paint any scotia same finish as skirting board.;)
     
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  3. multimess

    multimess New Member

    Yes the skirting is painted white - I had thought of that but would it look out of place on top of a grey floor? My daughter is so bloody fussy :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
  4. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Just completed a kitchen re dec this week, scotia has been painted and looks fine.
     
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  5. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Last edited: Jun 22, 2017
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  6. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    If you take a sample of the flooring to B&Q ( or a specialist paint centre) they will scan the colour and provide paint in the exact same colour.

    You can then use any moulding of choice and then paint it before fitting

    If you go for the Premium paint, it contains a primer to cut down the work
     
  7. Sparkielev

    Sparkielev Screwfix Select

    Not valspar paint
     
  8. Sparkielev

    Sparkielev Screwfix Select

    Tends to have a odour to it
     
  9. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    Used lots of it in the last 6 months in bedrooms for people - absolutely zero odour from the tins I used
     
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  10. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select


    You didn't pi-$$ in it to thin it out though did you. :D:D:D:D
     
  11. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    leave that to other people ;)
     
  12. Sparkielev

    Sparkielev Screwfix Select

    Apparently it takes a while
     
  13. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    Six months on, used 14 tins in 6 different colours on cupboards, skirting, radiator cabinets, architrave etc.

    No problem at all. Some of the cupboards are in kitchens and store food so any problem would be easily noticeable
     
  14. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    You forgot to mention the job was in a care home for the elderly.
     
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  15. Sparkielev

    Sparkielev Screwfix Select

    Or the post office on pension day
     
  16. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Only wanted 6 tins the other 8 tins stank of cats pee.:eek:
     
  17. multimess

    multimess New Member

    Thanks everyone for your reply - we have decided to take your advice and paint the scotia.:):):) Have to add i have used coloured Valspar paint and found it really good - with no smell - maybe i was one of the lucky ones - at least i hope so as noone has said my house smells of cat urine :D:D:D:D
     

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