Tektrim InstallationTektrim InstallationInstalling the UMB

Introduction Introduction You will Learn the Easy Steps to Install

the Tektrim UMB BaseTips for the ProfessionalSee actual Pictures of an Installation

STEP 1 STEP 1 What Do I Need to Know ? 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.

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 Check the Plans Find the Base Detail – In Our Example it is 4”

TallDetermine 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 InstallationSTEP 2 Preparing for InstallationCut a Square Block, 4” by 4”Use it as a Height Gauge to Set the UMB on

STEP 3 Installation of the UMBSTEP 3 Installation of the UMBMeasure , Cut and Install the UMBInstall the Same as Any Base

STEP 4 Installing the DrywallSTEP 4 Installing the DrywallSet the Drywall Sheet on the UMBHold the Sheet Out at the TopUse Your Knee Keep the Bottom on the

ChannelSlide the Drywall into Channel

STEP 5 Fastening the DrywallSTEP 5 Fastening the DrywallFasten 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 JointSTEP 6 Tape the JointWhether you Use Screen or

Paper Tape-Be Sure to Tape the Joint

STEP 6 Apply BonderSTEP 6 Apply BonderFor Screen Tape Bonder AfterFor Paper Tape Apply Bonder First

STEP 6 Tape and Finish DrywallSTEP 6 Tape and Finish Drywall

A Job Well DoneA Job Well Done

What You Can DoWhat You Can Do

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StairsStairs

Tektrim InstallationTektrim InstallationInstalling the UMBIs Fast and Easy