skirting board/tiling question

[i'mbgatty68]

The room I am going to tile has no skirting board at the moment so should i tile the floor first then put it on or put it on first then tile up to it, i know it's a stupid question but i needed to ask it so please forgive me

[easyt]

Far neater to tile the floor and fix skirting on top. Also easier. Also if ever skirting needs to be changed, altered etc. - no tile damage.

[i'mbgatty68]

thanks easyt, i was hoping that would be the reply

[easyt]

Make sure you get a good line with the top surface of your tiles though You don't wan't to plane skirting to fit.

[dilz000]

Am i right in thinking you should also leave an expansion gap under the skirting anyways

[easyt]

I am not an expert but it is normal to have a movement joint at the boundary of two surfaces As you are putting skirting down I would cut tiles 5mm short of wall. I can see no need to fill the small gap between wall and tile. I have tiled 10 floors though, 5 had skirting.

[doug boardley]

as easyt for me, apart from I tend to leave about 10mm, as skirting thickness comfortably bridges this. Don't fill the gap with grout tho'!

[easyt]

Leave a gap half as wide as your skirting thickness and you are safely covered

[kevg]

Sorry for regurgitating this old thread, but would you silicone fill the gap left or just leave it as a space ?

[Sir Ramic]

Just leave it as it wont be seen. You can of course if you so wish use a silicone sealant.