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Top tips for... painting skirting boards WHEN decorating a room, work from the ceiling down to stop splashes of paint ruining what you've already done.

This means that the skirting boards should be the last thing you tackle, apart from the floor.

It's essential to sand thoroughly before painting - use an electric sander on the flat part of the skirting boards, and then sandpaper where the sander can't reach. Even if the existing paint is in reasonable condition, you still need to sand to help the new paint adhere better, especially if the old paint is ...

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