Tektrim Installation Installing the UMB

Introduction You will Learn the Easy Steps to Install the Tektrim UMB Base Tips for the Professional See actual Pictures of an Installation

STEP 1 What Do I Need to Know ? What is the Height of the Finish Floor ? How Tall is Baseboard ? Add it Up to find the Height of the UMB. STEP 1 What Do I Need to Know ? What is the Height of the Finish Floor ? How Tall is Baseboard ? Add it Up to find the Height of the UMB.

Check the Plans Find the Base Detail – In Our Example it is 4” Tall Determine How High the Finish Floor Will Be From the Subfloor-In Our Example it is 0” 4” + 0” = 4” , The Height at Which the UMB is Installed

STEP 2 Preparing for Installation Cut a Square Block, 4” by 4” Use it as a Height Gauge to Set the UMB on

STEP 3 Installation of the UMB Measure , Cut and Install the UMB Install the Same as Any Base

STEP 4 Installing the Drywall Set the Drywall Sheet on the UMB Hold the Sheet Out at the Top Use Your Knee Keep the Bottom on the Channel Slide the Drywall into Channel

STEP 5 Fastening the Drywall Fasten the Drywall as you Always Do. In Addition Put 2 Screws Between Studs Just Barely Above the Taping Flange into the UMB as Shown

STEP 6 Tape the Joint Whether you Use Screen or Paper Tape-Be Sure to Tape the Joint

STEP 6 Apply Bonder For Screen Tape Bonder After For Paper Tape Apply Bonder First

STEP 6 Tape and Finish Drywall

A Job Well Done

What You Can Do

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Installing the UMB Is Fast and Easy Tektrim Installation Installing the UMB Is Fast and Easy