Joint Between Concrete Wall & Drywall?

[kwright]

As shown in the simple drawing attached, I have a 1/4" (approximate) gap between the drywall and the concrete wall the 2x4 wall framing rests on.

The concrete wall and the drywall will be painted, but I'd like to close off this gap so it doesn't collect debris over time as well as provide a more finished look. Note that the drywall and concrete will be different colors; medium gray for the concrete and white (or off white) for the walls.

I'm interested in others folks view on the best way to trim or cover this gap.

Thanks...

 

[rlk]

That gap is easily covered with baseboard molding. Bob

 

[mulepackin]

I agree with rlk. Just cover it with whatever type of baseboard/moulding works in your environment. Vinyl base would probably work best if its in a garage setting, but anything really would work.

 

[jamm]

You could go cheap and use quarter round to cover the joint. How far back does the drywall set from the edge of the concrete? If you don't like a flat area for debris to land on just rip you own trim at a 45 degree angle.

 

[67 455 Bird ragtop]

Use the NON WOOD baseboards. That way they don't get damaged by any water. Also I use an adhesive to attach my baseboards instead of finish nails. I also caulk the bottom of the baseboards to keep water out.

Just my .02

 

[rsanter]

use the industrial/comercial vynal flexable base molding or fill the gap with painters caulking

bob

 

[boiler7904]

PVC or any composite trim would work. You could also fill the gap with backer rod and then caulk with a paintable sealant if you don't the trim to collect dirt over time.

 

[1320stang]

PVC or any composite trim would work. You could also fill the gap with backer rod and then caulk with a paintable sealant if you don't the trim to collect dirt over time.

+1 on the backer rod and caulk

 

[Kevin54]

Add 4-6" wide baseboard to cover any gaps and caulk the bottom of the baseboard to the block. You can utilize the gap behind to hind any speaker wires, etc. that is an afterthought.

 

[Beachbum]

I am looking into different wall coverings for my new garage and instead of baseboard trim I am going to use Aluminum Diamond Plate. It comes in 4 3/4" or 6 " widths in 8' sections. There are all different types from stick on to $100/4' stainless. I think the look of the diamond plate plus a contrasting wall color will look great. I am also partial to diamond plate being a fireman for the past 22 years. Check the web and your yellow pages, there is bound to be a vendor near you.

 

[ron in sc]

We used 2 X 6 treated wood and took a router to the top to get it some detail. Contractor said to use treated wood for base moulding due to its greater durability.

 

[Steve in Mi]

Whatever trim you use I would avoid anything that might wick condensate from the cooler block to the dryrock and cause mold.

 

[grin]

Would a concrete joint sealant work for this project? I know that Dow Corning has a silicone sealant that is very strong and bonds to a variety of materials- maybe this is what you are looking for. http://www.dowcorning.com/content/seoseal/

 

[mrb]

you just need more junk to pile infront of it