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Install Deck Skirting

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How To Install DECK BOARDS and DECK TRIM - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks!

What happens here

Install the vertical skirting (horizontal trim) around the perimeter of the deck. The host highlights his preferred color combination: Tundra (light grey) for the main deck and Kona (dark brown) for the skirting. He notes that Tundra is versatile, picking up brown tones when paired with Kona or gray tones when paired with other grays. Attach the skirting using screws, making sure to countersink them for a flush finish.

Goal: Complete the vertical perimeter trim of the deck.

Tools and materials

  • Composite Skirting Boards Deckorators — The trim material for the deck perimeter (Kona and Tundra colors)
  • Cordless Drill DeWalt — Driving screws for the skirting
  • Deck Screws CAMO EdgeClip — Securing the skirting boards