I'm working on refinishing our basement and the previous owner did not leave a consistent (or continuous) space between the stairs and the drywall for the skirt to fit. It appears I have only two options: make the space or notch the skirt. The latter would appear (to me) to be a more difficult task and mistakes would cost roughly $50 a crack (price for a new skirt). The first option could be done two ways: remove each step, trim off the length, & re-install; or somehow cut them in place. Not real sure there is a way to cut them in place, but a toe-kick saw looked somewhat promising. Has anyone encountered this problem before and may have some advice, tips, etc? Thanks in advance...
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20 years ago