Drywall hanging

jforce · #1 Mar 2, 2008, 03:30 AM

I have a question for you drywall experts here.

I am finishing my basement. I will not be putting in a drop ceiling, rather, we have painted the ceiling - the joists, the HVAC, the plumbing, everything, with Dryfall black paint.

I intend to lay the drywall down so that I have the finished tapered edge up against the joists. What do you think about this? Would it be better to use j bead in this instance? I don't really want to look at j bead. I suppose I can use a wood trim pc to cover the j bead, but do you think I need to use j bead in this instance? I have no intention to have any cut drywall edges up against joists so I don't really see the reason for the j bead.

I was going to install the top pc first, push it up against the bottom of my painted joists, then install the lower pc. I will have to cut the lower pc as my wall is 7'6", so I can put the cut edge down with the usual gap between it and the concrete floor. Without the j bead, I suppose I might be able to see some of the very top of the butt joints and that could be an issue.

I would appreciate any comments. thank you.

the1unv · Mar 2, 2008, 04:51 AM

The only need for J-bead in this application would be your peace of mind. You will more than likely see the top edge once in a while. You will that is, i am sure no one else would notice, unless of coarse you pointed it out. TrimTex (and other companies I'm sure) make what they call a mud-able J-bead. It is a vinyl product for use in your application. Simply put it on as you go and it can be glued, stapled or screwed every so often to hold it in place. Simply mud it while you are taping the seams/joints and Wa-La you have it. Once you paint you will see no J-bead, just a nice crisp edge that looks square and professional. I hope this helps you.
Mike

jforce · Mar 3, 2008, 12:57 PM

I appreciate your answer. I have heard about muddable j bead. i have also seen L bead which is muddable. Based on your answer, I think I'll forgoe the j bead entirely. If it bugs me to see the seams I'll use a wood trim pc.

thanks again



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