Fitting hardwood skirting / Scotia trim mouldings

Remove all expansion wedges from expansion gaps and position the skirting so that it touches the floor, but is not too tight to the floor.

If it is too tight it may prevent the floor from expanding and contracting with atmospheric changes. Scotia trim and other mouldings should always be fitted to the existing skirting or wall and never the wooden floor itself, as this will prevent natural floor movement.

> Expansion allowance
> Wood floorboard direction
> Starting the first rows of a wooden floor
> Tap the boards into the T & G joint
> Secure each wood floorboard
> Fitting the last row of wood flooring
> Cutting around pipework and other objects
> Cutting in expansion at door frames
> Fitting hardwood skirting/Scotia trim mouldings

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