Hi there, the skirting boards or the beading covers the expansion gap (10 mm), which is required with wood floor installation on the perimeter.
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If you are fixing them directly on to the floor joists, they will have to run at a 90° angle to them. Measure and mark the halfway point on the board. I read for carpet it should be installed without removng skirting.
For external corners, go right around.
First, you need to look at the condition of the current floor. I would say leave the skirting where it is. Remove the skirting boards using a crowbar (place a wooden or cork block between the wall and crowbar to avoid damage. For external corners, go right around.