Filling gap under the skirting boards

[seliamitabh]

hi,can anyone suggest the best way to fill gaps from which draft/dust enters the room - the gap in question are between the bottom of the skirting board and the top of the floor.

one way could be to fix wood beadings all along the floor but that could time consuming.

the reason for the gaps is that we have a very old house and its just how they've been built !

thanks

 

[D.S.D]

Hi you could take the skirtings off and move them down you could take up the floor and move it up the easiest and less time consuming way would be your idea of putting in some beading. It would take no longer than an hour in an average sized room and is by far the most easiest option available to you trust me

 

[54aardvark]

And me!

 

[Zampa]

Dont trust me, im a dodgy cockney ...but I agree anyway.

 

[janz70]

If the skirting is painted and not stained you could fill the gaps with decorators chaulk, just use a mastic gun squirt it in and smooth it off with a damp sponge, then paint over.