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What kind of trim was used between the wall and the floor?

10 years ago

We are looking to do this type of finish rather than baseboards, but are having difficulty finding a product to hide any imperfections where the hardwood will meet the wall. Any advice or product information would be very greatly appreciated!

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J. Kramer Corp.

10 years ago

Hi Sara,

The product is called shadow base and it's available from Brand X metals in Anaheim, CA. It holds the drywall 1 1/2" above the rough floor or slab, although they make it in different heights. I use the 1 1/2" tall product because most engineered hardwood or porcelain tile will come up 1/8" to it and leave a perfect 1" reveal that usually can be painted in Benjamin Moore Deep Bronze. The gap between the floor material and the shadow base can be masked on both sides and caulked.

Hope this helps!

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kmsjls
10 years ago
Forest View Industries has a product called Bazik, which can achieve this reveal look - check out the website at http://forestviewindustries.com/zip-clik/
Kyle Johnson
9 years ago
Are the hardwood floors floated, glued or nailed? How is the gap masked between the wall and the floor? What type of caulk is used?
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J. Kramer Corp.
9 years ago
Hi Kyle,

The floors are nailed. The gap is provided by the metal holding the drywall above the plywood subfloor. We caulk the small gap between the metal and the wood with Sikkens black sealant. The aluminum shadow base is what delivers the look.
Kyle Johnson
9 years ago
Thanks, Is this process easy to accomplish on a remodel with existing drywall?
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J. Kramer Corp.
9 years ago
No, not really, you can just cut the bottom of the drywall 1.5" from the floor.
Kyle Johnson
9 years ago
Thanks.

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