Fitting oak skirting - screw, plug, then apply finish?

[russella]

Hi all,

If I'm fitting oak skirting, and I screw and plug them, does this mean that I'll have to finish them after they're on the wall? I'm guessing that the process is:

1. Cut the boards to size
2. Sand and stain the boards
3. Drill the screw holes
4. Screw the boards to the wall
5. Cut the plugs from similarly-patterned and stained board offcuts
6. Glue in the plugs
7. Sand the plugs flush
8. Apply varnish / oil to whole board

Is that right?

Thanks all,

Russ

 

[foxhole]

You could finish them if using oil , then fit and plug, cut of plug with a flush saw to minimise sanding as that may mark surrounding area.

 

[joinerjohn]

Personally, I'd cut the boards to size,
Sand the boards,
Drill the screw holes
Fix to wall,
Plug the screw holes,
Re-sand,
Stain,
Varnish/ Oil,
Go to pub,
Enjoy.