Usually you will have to remove the skirting before you lay the new laminated flooring. It will make your job much easier. And about fitting the carpet is better to have the skirtings already fitted.
The skirting board is supposed to come after the laminate flooring.
It's not really necessary although it's recommended, especially if you already know you'll replace your skirting boards -it's hard to remove skirting boards without damaging the plaster at all.
For convenience, proper floor installation, and to save money, remove the baseboard during the installation process and reuse it with the new flooring. Since most types of laminate are not secured to the subfloor, the baseboard will help hold it securely into place.
Should I remove baseboards when installing laminate? Absolutely not, if there is enough space to slide in the laminate. Read this how-to if this is your situation. If there is not enough space you can either take off the baseboard or commit to installing quarter-round moulding in front of the current baseboard.
Answered by ContractorDon: He may be trying to speed up the process of laying the floor, yes you do need expansion room for the flooring to expand but between the space normally there where the sheetrock meets the wall and the baseboard it should be enough without the 1/4 round.
If you don't have a hacksaw blade, a hammer and bolster chisel can also be used. This step is to avoid damage to the skirting board in the event that you might want to reuse it. You can now lift away the skirting board.
Using the hammer knock the crowbar underneath the skirting board so it starts to rise and the crowbar fits underneath. Once you've got underneath the skirting or architrave, use a block of wood to put behind the crowbar. This helps you to spread the pressure to prevent damage to the plaster when using force to lift it.
When installing carpets, it is best to fit the skirting boards first. With carpet, skirting boards can be fitted to the floor. With laminate or tiles, there is the requirement of a small gap between the flooring and the skirting board.
Technically the skirting should go on after the flooring as it's main job is to cover the gap between the boards and the wall. Technically the skirting should go on after the flooring as it's main job is to cover the gap between the boards and the wall.
If you are planning to lay a new wooden or tiled floor, do this before you fit the skirting boards for the neatest finish. If you're carpeting, fit the skirting boards first.
The easiest way to get them up is of course remove the skirting. Another option is to cut them with a track saw or circular saw all around the border of the room with the blade set a hair deeper than the boards. This means though that you won't get the cut tight to the skirting.
Crow Bar (Pry Bar)– The pry bar (or crowbar) will help you remove the skirting boards completely. Use a piece of wood for leverage to avoid damaging the plasterboard that is likely underneath.
In short, the answer is NO. If you have decided on timber floorboards as your flooring, you need to lay these prior to fitting your skirting boards.
Removing skirting boards is not the nicest of tasks and although it is relatively easy there are a few things to be aware of before you start. The main objective when taking down existing skirting is to cause no damage to the existing plasterwork on the wall.
Using the pinch bar, start near the door and wedge the pinch bar between the skirting board and the wall and hit it with the hammer. Then lever the skirting board away from the wall. Do this until all the skirting or beading has been removed. If you need to remove any nails along the way, use the claw of your hammer.
Caulk is an alternative to putty if you installed quarter round with a white finish. Use it sparingly to fill gaps or nail holes and wipe it with a wet fingertip or rag to make it smooth.
Shoe molding is much the same as quarter round, having the same 90° angle on the backside but instead of being a perfect quarter radius, its profile is a bit more squat. The main use for shoe molding is to run along the intersection of the baseboard and floor.
Manufacturers do not recommend using two layers of underlayment under laminate flooring because it can create more movement between the plank seams, which could cause the planks to separate or make a squeaking sound when you walk across the floor.
Skirting down to floor, grippers 8 to 15mm away from skirting depending on carpet and underlay thickness.
You should paint your walls first and your skirting boards last. One of the golden rules of decorating is to start at the top and work your way down.
Laminate skirting serves as a form of protection for the wall. For example, protecting the wall from knocks and grazes. The second purpose is quite simply for decorative reasons. It looks good!