Home DIY: Five hacks to make painting skirting board easier

From painter's tape to primer, these are the tricks you need to know

There is a huge range of materials available for skirting. Hardboard is an economic choice which when painted is largely indistinguishable from pricier solid wood. File picture

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Slide a piece of heavy card behind the board’s top edge and move it along as you paint to prevent hitting the wall. There are variations on a classic edger tool.