I have replaced the parquet floor in a room and when I put the skirting back, there is a gap against the floor. The house is old and the floor is not completely flat. How can I find a good solution for this?
I got two thoughts...
Copy the floor to the molding with a pencil and a block, then saw the molding according to the peaks and valleys.
Or force the molding down with a board that a helper stands on while you attach the molding.
If it's not possible to bend down the molding and fasten it, then the alternatives are either to level the floors (self-leveling compound) or to place a pencil on the floor and run it along the floor so you get a line on the molding that follows the floor's unevenness, then go at it with a jigsaw.
However, this means that all the moldings must be cut equally throughout the room.
Alternatively, leave it as it is for a few weeks and see if you still remember it later. Sometimes you focus too closely on the moldings when working with them and lose perspective.
Breaking up the floor is hardly an option, since we have just laid it down with great effort. The problem with the jigsaw is precisely measuring where to saw. Then again, it's very little that needs to be removed - it's often a matter of a millimeter or so, which makes it difficult to saw. At the same time, it's enough for it to be noticeable. Is there any practical disadvantage to having a gap, besides it looking ugly?
You can also plane/sand the moulding, and it might be preferable if only a small amount of material needs to be removed.
No, the problem is purely aesthetic. But it might be a fun challenge to get it perfect
Often, you need to take a few steps back and look. Or leave it for a while (usually you forget about it).
How often do you lie on the floor at friends' and acquaintances' places inspecting mouldings?
Shit happens, same problem as here, if you're an animal lover you'll be happy for the spiders that have somewhere to hide and worse things have been seen as they say...
Common "problem" easily solved with a small plane with a short table. Draw on the strip, if necessary, then just go for it. Goes quickly with a bit of practice
The absolute best solution is to start the next project instead; after a few minutes with your thoughts elsewhere, you'll never think about that list again
Yes, unfortunately. But unfortunately, it usually doesn't look very nice - at least if you ask me.
But if it's just a few millimeters, press down the molding and nail it in place. Keep in mind to start nailing where you press it down - otherwise, it often becomes more difficult.
You can use floor sealant in the same color as the floor in the gap. It moves with the floor. The best thing is probably to just ignore it, you never look at it from that angle.
