Acrylic latex caulk is probably adequate in most cases.
Do i need a gap between drywall and floor.
So you can safely cut these pieces 1 4 in.
Is it a good idea to use this opportunity to caulk or spray foam the gap between the drywall and subfloor.
I don t want to interfere with the floor installation.
But can this give rise to moisture issues.
This house built in 1977 is pretty leaky.
As you can see from the other answers there are a number of choices here depending on your circumstances.
I m not a duster and apparently never will be so if this works i could do this this weekend.
Along the perimeter will be covered by drywall on the walls.
Use a drywall knife to fill the large gaps with ready mixed joint.
I m looking to put new drywall up but i wanted to know if it was possible not to have a gap between the drywall and the floor as my preference is to not use trim on this project.
And the same is true of inside wall corners.
If the area is.
If you ve already installed drywall while letting it rest on the floor all is not lost but you have your work cut out for you.
Cut it to leave about a 1 8 in.
You can buy a toe jack like the one pictured below about 16 17 bucks to jamb under the bottom boards as they sit on the floor.
The most common solution to gaps in an existing installation is caulk.
My installer has ripped out the baseboards and old carpet.
I m getting a laminate floor put in.
Gap at edges right.
In fact when you re hanging the ceiling keep in mind that 1 2 in.
Hi there i m remodeling my home out in austin where the insulation was removed to address pest and mold issues.
Gaps 1 8 inch or wider between drywall panels can give a drywall installation an amateur appearance but gaps aren t the end of the world.
The drywall was mainly removed along the exterior walls up to the 4 high mark and sometimes 8 tall.
I ve heard that sealing the gap between the drywall the floor and between the drywall and the ceiling will drastically cut down the dust in your house.
Less than the actual measurement and leave a gap in the corner if necessary.