Seal between Karndean and skirting board?

2 years ago

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While repainting my woodwork I've spotted some kind of silicon seal between the skirting boards and the Karndean flooring. It's worn out/missing in some places and I'd like to replace it, but I can't work out what it is. Karndean say they don't recommend using any seal and I couldn't see anything obvious in the DIY store.

Has anyone come across a product like this or could suggest what to look for?

NB It's not the kind of silicon seal you put in the kitchen or bathroom - it's a much thinner line.

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2 years ago
a picture would help, it could be some sort of neoprene window seal wodged in, is it something which has been inserted as is or squeezed in and dried?
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2 years ago
It would have been helpful if I'd included a photo. Have now added one to the original post. As you can see the woodwork definitely needs painting
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2 years ago
Hmm, it could be some form of silicone mastic or calk which was beaded onto the base of the skirting board when the board was put on to get it so thin, it'd be an odd way to do it though.
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