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    need some advice did a job they wanted me to tile up to skirting when i finished grout was up skirting didnt look to good any tips on how to keep skirting from discolouring and needing painting!

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    Was the skirting board unfinished then ?
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    Default Re: problem grouting up to skirting

    masking tape
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    yes unfinished
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    Default Re: problem grouting up to skirting

    cheers is that the only method?
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    Default Re: problem grouting up to skirting

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    cheers is that the only method?
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    yes unfinished
    If the skirtings are to be varnished or stained or painted it is better done first to protect it from the grout and water staining it....
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    Default Re: problem grouting up to skirting

    agree with both best to paint/varnish first then use masking tape or wash off before it sets.or take them off tile and re apply
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    Default Re: problem grouting up to skirting

    I always silicone around skirting, never grout right up to it.
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    Default Re: problem grouting up to skirting

    As long as there not hard wood which water can stain
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