Long-lasting: Silicone is known for its durability and can last for many years without needing to be replaced. In contrast, many caulks such as acrylic caulk are designed for use on woodwork such as skirting boards thanks to their ability to be painted.

Start the holes 50mm from the end of the wall and position each one 25mm from the top and bottom of the skirting.Applying caulk to any joints will allow you to seamlessly join pieces of woodwork without it being noticeable. When you need to caulk in a spot that’s too tight for a caulk gun, try this: Cut a sharp angle on the end of a plastic straw, just as you’d cut the spout of a caulk tube. Caulks like all decorating supplies come in various forms, which makes it imperative to make sure you are using the most suitable caulk for the job. Additionally, open-cell backer rod allows air to get to the back side of the caulk or sealant which accelerates curing when used with air-cured sealants such as silicone.

May not be as durable: Caulk may not be as durable as silicone and may need to be replaced more frequently, which could be an issue if you want your skirting boards to last for a long time. How often do you have dry caulk stuck in the tip of the tube but know that there’s a lot of fresh stuff behind it? Paint manufacturers will include as much relevant information as possible to ensure that the paint performs to the best of it's ability.Lightly sand the ends until smooth and hold the two sections together to check that the mitre cuts join correctly.

Although a very time consuming job, it can be done quite cheaply as all you need is some wallpaper adhesive and some old news papers.

To do so, run a razor knife along both the top and bottom seal, as close as you can get to the line between the caulk and the surface.