baseboard question

[jante76]

I just got my garage walls drywalled. They are up about an inch off the ground. Obviously there is a 5/8 gap from the stud to the drywall. I want to install a baseboard to help keep the water away from the insulation/drywall in the winter.

I work at a dealership and there is a section of wall that has a 3/4 x 1 inch piece of pvc/plastic (I'm not exactly sure) that looks like it's filling that same size gap, and then a piece of baseboard on top of that.

I have been trying to find something but haven't found anything yet. It can't really be wood since it gets wet in the winter when the snow and salt melts and runs off the cars.

Does anybody have any ideas what the heck it is called or have an alternate idea for base boards?

 

[ace10]

You can run regular wall base but hold it 1/2 or 3/4 inch off the floor, then a piece of 1/4" lattice to close the gap to the floor.

Or you could use 1X PVC as your wall base. And if If you're up for a mess, you could mill the top to dress it up.

I've done it both ways in my garages.

 

[ace10]

Pics

 

[b-boy]

1x PVC is a good option. It's not cheap. It tends to discolor a little over time. It's waterproof and won't rot.

Lowes and HD sell it. It's usually in the exterior trim section.

 

[nadogail]

I just got my garage walls drywalled. They are up about an inch off the ground. Obviously there is a 5/8 gap from the stud to the drywall. I want to install a baseboard to help keep the water away from the insulation/drywall in the winter.

I work at a dealership and there is a section of wall that has a 3/4 x 1 inch piece of pvc/plastic (I'm not exactly sure) that looks like it's filling that same size gap, and then a piece of baseboard on top of that.

I have been trying to find something but haven't found anything yet. It can't really be wood since it gets wet in the winter when the snow and salt melts and runs off the cars.

Does anybody have any ideas what the heck it is called or have an alternate idea for base boards?

Wooden Boats stand up to water; why should water be a problem for a wooden base board that was properly painted?

 

[ace10]

Wooden Boats stand up to water; why should water be a problem for a wooden base board that was properly painted?

Because wooden boats aren't made from finger jointed or mdf boards.

 

[CJDave]

Isn't something needed to waterproof the sill plate before installing a baseboard? Or am I missing the point? CJDave.

 

[jante76]

I will have to attach some pictures so it makes more sense on what I want to do.

I want low to no maintenance for the base board so I wasn't looking to paint wood. The salty water tends to run to the 2 corners of the garage in winter time since it's an old slab that isn't perfectly level (the one corner being under my toolbox). The corners will sit with dried salty residue until spring til I do a yearly cleaning of the floor.

I planned to use a caulk on the base board/floor joint to keep the water from getting under and into the insulation.

The 1x pvc with a base board on top of it sounds just like what I was looking for.

 

[jante76]

You can see the gap that I'm trying to fill in the second and third pic. First pic is just a before pic.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

My drywall was more like 1/2” off the cement floor. For the utility room I used the rubber coving which 4” in height so lots of material above your 1” gap for gluing.
For the main area I used porcelain tile and will be using a quality matching colour silicon between tile and floor.
The walls have the foam underlayment between the floor and treated lumber sill plate.

 

[ace10]

If you go the 1X PVC route, you can get PVC foam tape to seal to the floor, instead of caulk.

I talked about here.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=464837&page=2

 

[The Tool Tyrant]

How bout this ... https://www.homedepot.com/p/ROPPE-7...71P100/205426778?mtc=SEM-VF-F_D23-G-D23-23_4_

 

[burleyfarm]

Sold at most lumber yards. httpss://azekexteriors.com/products/trim/trim-boards? No maintenance and in over 13 years no yellowing.

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Dave

 

[jante76]

Went with the PVC moulding. Went on pretty easy. Caulk job is good from far but far from good. I put a thick bead of cauld behind the base moulding so that should keep water off the footing wood.

 

[frankd]

I used outdoor PVC trim that I got from home depot. I think it was like 1x4. I didnt think it was too expensive. if your garage gets damp/humid I'd imagine that wood molding wouldnt last long. Also, the PVC is super easy to wipe clean and there is no maintenance.

 

[td_05]

Do any of you have any experience with pre molded cove baseboards from speed cove or versatile?

 

[Jking24]

How bout this ... https://www.homedepot.com/p/ROPPE-7...71P100/205426778?mtc=SEM-VF-F_D23-G-D23-23_4_

I have a couple of new boxes of this stuff aswell as the glue is be willing to sell as i went a different direction. If interested pm me. Also they make trim board in pvc now so no mess and rot proof

 

[Jking24]

How bout this ... https://www.homedepot.com/p/ROPPE-7...71P100/205426778?mtc=SEM-VF-F_D23-G-D23-23_4_

I have a couple of new boxes of this stuff aswell as the glue is be willing to sell as i went a different direction. If interested pm me. Also they make trim board in pvc now so no mess and rot proof

 

[ddawg16]

My drywall was more like 1/2” off the cement floor. For the utility room I used the rubber coving which 4” in height so lots of material above your 1” gap for gluing.
For the main area I used porcelain tile and will be using a quality matching colour silicon between tile and floor.
The walls have the foam underlayment between the floor and treated lumber sill plate.

^^ This ^^

It's easy....it's inexpensive....and it will last years.

If it was me, I'd run a bead of 'Great Stuff' (insulation foam) between the floor and drywall. Use the minimal expanding type).

Then put a nice bead of clear Silicon on the bottom of the cove molding to prevent water seeping under it.

Be prepared to use staples or nails to hold the stuff against the wall while the glue dries.

It also helps to roll the stuff out in the sun for a few hours to get the curve out of it