1. Tektrim Installation
Installing the UMB

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

3. 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.

4. 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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

11. STEP 6 Tape and Finish Drywall

12. A Job Well Done

13. What You Can Do

14. Tile

15. Stone

16. Stairs

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