Do I Need A Gap Between Drywall And Floor

Hi there i m remodeling my home out in austin where the insulation was removed to address pest and mold issues.

Do i need a gap between drywall and floor.

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. Gap at edges right. Is it a good idea to use this opportunity to caulk or spray foam the gap between the drywall and subfloor. This house built in 1977 is pretty leaky.

The most common solution to gaps in an existing installation is caulk. If the area is. Along the perimeter will be covered by drywall on the walls. I m not a duster and apparently never will be so if this works i could do this this weekend.

And the same is true of inside wall corners. In fact when you re hanging the ceiling keep in mind that 1 2 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. Less than the actual measurement and leave a gap in the corner if necessary.

Use a drywall knife to fill the large gaps with ready mixed joint. And that gap is important for helping you hang the bottom board. So you can safely cut these pieces 1 4 in. 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.

But can this give rise to moisture issues. The drywall was mainly removed along the exterior walls up to the 4 high mark and sometimes 8 tall. 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. 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.

I m getting a laminate floor put in. Just fill em up before you get to work taping. Cut it to leave about a 1 8 in. I don t want to interfere with the floor installation.

As you can see from the other answers there are a number of choices here depending on your circumstances.