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Learn to Install Skirting Board
Want to give your room a fresh, finished look but not sure how to tackle those tricky skirting boards? Our Beginner’s Skirting Board Installation Class is the perfect place to start.
Whether you’ve never used a Jigsaw, or a Mitre Saw before or just want to boost your DIY confidence, this friendly, practical workshop will show you exactly how to measure, cut, and fit skirting boards like a pro.
Who's it for?
Complete DIY Beginners
No experience needed, just some curiosity, and an enthusiasm to have a go, and get stuck into learning some new, empowering skills
DIY Enthusiasts
Loking to add new skills and take on more Home Improvement projects
Homeowners
Who want to save money and and install skirting board themselves
What You Will Learn
Types of skirting boards:
MDF, softwood, hardwood; how to choose for your home.
How to measure and mark up accurately
(no more wobbly lines or wasted materials)
How to cut skirting board corners:
Inside and outside angles, mitre and scribing techniques
Cutting skirting board without a mitre saw:
Get great results with just a hand saw and mitre box
Fixing skirting boards to walls:
Adhesives, screws, and tips for a secure fit
Finishing
Filling, caulking, and painting for a seamless, professional finish
Tool safety basics
So you can work confidently at home

Ready to transform your space
and your DIY confidence?
Book your place now.
Learn how to install skirting boards the right way!
Which Tools will we use?
Coping Saws
How to use for accurate scribing
Mitre Saws
oth manual & powered for angles and clean cuts
Hand Saws
Learn to feel confident to cut cleanly and accurately with a Hand Saw
Cordless Drills & Drivers
You’ll get comfortable using cordless drills and drivers, and learn how to cut neat holes with holesaws and a variety of drill bits.
Sealant Guns
Learn how to use a Sealant Gun for that perfect finishing touch
By the end of the course, you’ll know exactly which tool to use (and how), making skirting boards look neat and professional.
Why Choose this DIY Course?
Female-led, friendly teaching
A relaxed, supportive setting. Absolutely no macho nonsense here.
Small Classes
Maximum 4 people, so you get plenty of help & attention; Ask questions, make mistakes & learn at your speed & in your own way.
All Tools & Materials Provided
Just bring yourself. If you want to bring your own drill, or other tools, so that you can practice with them, that's a great idea. Please feel free to bring them along, and we'll show you how to get the best from them.
Empowering, transferable skills
Learn skills that you can use on many DIY projects within your home. We're just here to get you started.
Ready to transform your space
and your DIY confidence?
Book your place now.
Learn how to install skirting boards the right way!
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Find Us
Workshop Location
Address
bePractical Ltd 33 Brislington Hill Bristol BS4 5BE
Transport
There is ample FREE parking at the rear of bePractical Workshop.
We are also on the main Bus route from Bristol to Bath, so there is a regular Bus Service to & from Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station.
Upcoming Power Tool Skirting Board Course Dates
Upcoming Power Tool - Skirting Board Course Dates
Book TWO or More Half-day Courses at the same time & get a £10 discount on each course booked

