How to Glue Skirting Boards? A Step-by-Step Guide

Installing baseboards is the final but crucial stage of finishing an interior. Baseboards not only provide an attractive finish where the floor meets the wall, but also conceal the necessary expansion gaps and protect walls from damage and dirt. Traditional screw fastening often requires extensive drilling and creates noise and dust. The most common alternative is clean, quick adhesive installation.

In this guide and a short video from the Cezar Shorts series, we show you how to quickly and easily attach white baseboards in just a few simple steps.

Key features of the adhesive installation method

Attaching baseboard profiles using a high initial tack mounting adhesive is a non-invasive, safe and exceptionally versatile method. It works perfectly with polyurethane and polymer baseboards (the Creativa by Cezar range) as well as MDF.

Traditional mechanical installation carries the risk of accidentally damaging electrical wiring or underfloor heating pipes hidden beneath the plaster. Using a professional adhesive completely eliminates this problem, while ensuring a perfectly smooth baseboard surface with no visible screws, wall plugs or covers.

Advantages and benefits of adhesive installation

• Protects wiring and pipes: No need to drill into walls helps protect electrical and plumbing lines.

• Clean and convenient: The work creates no dust or noise, significantly speeding up the finishing process.

• Perfect aesthetics: The profile surface remains undamaged, creating a clean, elegant line along the entire wall.

• Strong, durable bond: Fast-setting hybrid or polymer adhesives remain flexible, absorbing minor building movements.

• Time-saving: Installation simply involves applying the adhesive and pressing the profile into place.

How to do it at home – step-by-step instructions

1. Prepare the surface and cut the boards: The surface should be dry, clean and dust-free. Cut the baseboards to the required lengths, remembering to make 45° cuts at the corners.

2. Apply the adhesive: Use a gun to apply strips of mounting adhesive to the back, inner side of the profile.

3. Install along the wall: Place the baseboard against the wall and press it evenly along its entire length, correcting any misalignment as needed.

4. Join sections end to end: Apply adhesive to the joining edges of the next sections and fit them precisely together against the wall. Remove any excess adhesive immediately.

5. Finishing touches: Fill any small gaps by the wall with acrylic sealant and leave to dry.

Products used

• Cezar White Matte Baseboard 80x14 mm, 2.44 m: A versatile 80 mm-high baseboard with a matte finish. Resistant to damage and moisture, it is a perfect fit for both modern and traditional interiors.

• Creativa by Cezar Expert White Mounting Adhesive, 290 ml: A dedicated adhesive for decorative mouldings and baseboards, with instant initial grab. Provides a secure bond without needing to support the elements for long.

Summary

Gluing baseboards is a proven way to achieve a quick, attractive floor finish. By choosing carefully designed profiles and the dedicated Expert mounting adhesive, you can be confident of a durable result that will last for years.

Looking for the right baseboards and accessories for your home? Browse the full range at cezar.eu and choose tried-and-tested solutions for finishing your interior!