Fixing upvc skirting.

[solo]

Hi all. Looking for recommendations for a decent method of fixing upvc skirting to a plastered wall. Don't know what the "professional" used but it hasn't lasted three months.

TIA

P. S. Tried to post a pic but I keep getting a "Security Error" message.

 

[foxhole]

Can’t imagine why you would have plastic skirting but foam adhesive will fix.

 

[solo]

Can’t imagine why you would have plastic skirting but foam adhesive will fix.

It was installed by the "Professional Company" who constructed the conservatory.
I'm led to believe timber skirting would be no good in a conservatory environment.
I've bought some pink grip now. Just contemplating whether to stick the loose bit back on, or rip it all off and fix it properly.

 

[phatboy]

Fix it into the closest bin.

The family home had this, 25 years ago, on the recommendation of a builder. After a few months it looked a bit rough, and after a few years it was awful.... looked totally out of place and had hundreds of scratches that caught the light.

Finally it was replaced a couple of years ago, back to painted MDF!

 

[sircerebus666]

Timber skirting is fine in a conservatory , I installed mine 20 odd years ago and it's still going strong

Did the conservatory company tell you this to upsell their plastic skirting?

 

[solo]

Did the conservatory company tell you this to upsell their plastic skirting?

No up-selling. Just said skirting was in with the price. Had read articles saying T&G floor boards were no good in conservatories, assumed that applied to trims. Upvc architraves were also fit. This was to hide the plasterers cock-up. Noticed this morning they were coming off as well.
So best replacement material???

MDF or softwood?

TIA

 

[foxhole]

Mdf , most stable and comes pre- primed .

 

[solo]

Mdf , most stable and comes pre- primed .

Cheers. I suspected as much.

Thanks for all the replies.

 

[Luckyphil]

This stuff will stick it , just been using it on 7” Skirtings , it doesn’t expand as much as normal expanding Foam , but it’s VERY good stuff available from S*fix

 

[baldykev]

I used this on my plastic skirtings https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-11665502-grab-adhesive-solvent-free-white-310ml/87451 MUST be solvent free