Skirting 45 degree cuts

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by Springbok43, Jul 30, 2017.

  1. Springbok43

    Springbok43 Member

    Hello,

    I have square edged skirting with a single line which I think is one of the easier ones to install.

    Just wanted to check. I had someone around who suggested that for this type of skirting you could eliminate doing 45 degree cuts at a number of the edges and instead just have the two pieces touch each other at the 90 degree angle. (kinda like > L)

    I've looked online and I cannot see this method used much as was curious whether it is just a way of rushing it a bit.

    Thanks,
     
    Springbok43, Jul 30, 2017
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  2. longboat

    longboat Screwfix Select

    Like this? Grooved-Square-S-566x453.jpg

    Yep, just but joint it on internals, would still require mitres on any externals though.
     
    longboat, Jul 30, 2017
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  3. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    May require 'scribing' if your walls and angles are not true
     
    Astramax, Jul 30, 2017
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  4. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Apart from saving time, I can't see any reason not to mitre.
     
    Mr. Handyandy, Jul 30, 2017
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  5. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Normally you mitre an exterior corner and scribe an internal, as you have nothing to scribe then internals could be butted.
     
    chippie244, Jul 30, 2017
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  6. longboat

    longboat Screwfix Select

    Apart from saving time, I can't see any reason not to cut my lawn with toenail clippers.:p:D
     
    longboat, Jul 30, 2017
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  7. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Must be a fairly course grass then! o_O
     
    Astramax, Jul 30, 2017
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  8. longboat

    longboat Screwfix Select

    Ok, apart from saving time, I can't see any reason not to paint my living room ceiling with a 1 1/2in wide roller.;)
     
    longboat, Jul 30, 2017
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  9. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    No reason why not as long as you use Valspar paint, I hear that you can get a lot for your money at present! :)
     
    Astramax, Jul 30, 2017
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  10. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Bloke next door to me does!
     
    Mr. Handyandy, Jul 30, 2017
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  11. nigel willson

    nigel willson Screwfix Select

    Don't make rollers that size. Just saying!!!!!
     
    nigel willson, Jul 30, 2017
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