Carpet being fitted Thursday, still waiting for skirting...

[leem2837]

As above really. I've ripped out skirting in a bedroom in preparation for replacing before having carpet fitted. Turns out the skirting delivery is delayed, and despite their repeated - and repeatedly failed - promises of delivery, I'm assuming it's not going to be there when the carpet gets fitted on Thursday.

Can anyone suggest the best way to prep for the carpets so that it won't cause problems fitting the skirting board? Do I just need to set the grippers as best I can, allowing space for the skirting behind, and hope the carpet fitters space appropriately?

Or will they just carpet to the wall and I'll be left to place the skirting with a gap beneath? I really don't want to do this, as it leaves a dark shadow around the wall and inevitably fills with dust over time.

Any ideas appreciated!

 

[kbdiy]

Postpone the carpet fitting. You won't get a proper job done unless the skirtings are in place.

 

[leem2837]

Is there no other way? We have people coming to stay on Friday night, nowhere else for them to stay other than that room.

Obviously it's more important for the long term, but thought there might be some other way to get the job done.

 

[kbdiy]

It'll end up a complete lash-up if you try fitting the carpet before the skirting.

 

[leem2837]

Fair enough. Thanks.

 

[lymmranger]

Fair enough. Thanks.

................Please leave plenty of time for your paint/stain to harden before you have your carpet fitted!

....................it takes longer than you think!!!!!!!!!!