U.S. patent application number 17/188768 was filed with the patent office on 2021-06-17 for apparatus and method for baseboard system used in drywall construction.
The applicant listed for this patent is Jerry Moscovitch. Invention is credited to Jerry Moscovitch.
Application Number | 20210180319 17/188768 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005429860 |
Filed Date | 2021-06-17 |
United States Patent
Application |
20210180319 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Moscovitch; Jerry |
June 17, 2021 |
Apparatus and Method for Baseboard System Used in Drywall
Construction
Abstract
Described herein is a method for creating a reveal in a wall
with the use of a drywall board and baseboard. A backing is secured
to the back side of the drywall board or the baseboard, which is
then affixed to studs on the wall. The other of the drywall board
and the baseboard is also affixed to the studs so that there is an
overlap with the backing. A reveal is thereby created that exposes
the backing.
Inventors: |
Moscovitch; Jerry; (Toronto,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
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Moscovitch; Jerry |
Toronto |
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CA |
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Family ID: |
1000005429860 |
Appl. No.: |
17/188768 |
Filed: |
March 1, 2021 |
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16224130 |
Dec 18, 2018 |
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17188768 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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E04F 19/061 20130101;
E04B 2002/725 20130101; E04B 2/723 20130101; E04F 19/049 20130101;
E04B 2/7457 20130101; E04F 21/18 20130101 |
International
Class: |
E04B 2/72 20060101
E04B002/72; E04F 21/18 20060101 E04F021/18; E04B 2/74 20060101
E04B002/74; E04F 19/06 20060101 E04F019/06; E04F 19/04 20060101
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Claims
1. A method for installing drywall to create a reveal in a wall
that extends from a floor and that is supported by studs, the
method comprising: providing a drywall board having a back side, a
front side and a bottom; securing a backing to the back side of the
drywall board so that the backing extends past the bottom of the
drywall board; affixing the drywall board to the studs in an
orientation in which the bottom of the board is the bottommost part
of the drywall board; and affixing a baseboard below the drywall
board and proximal to the floor such that the baseboard overlaps or
abuts the backing, leaving a gap between a top of the baseboard and
the bottom of the drywall board to thereby create a reveal that
exposes the backing.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of securing includes
securing the backing to the back side of the drywall board so that
the backing extends past the bottom of the drywall board without
contacting the front side of the drywall board.
3. The method of claim I, such that the drywall board includes
gypsum material sandwiched between finishing drywall liner on the
front side and framing drywall liner on the back side, wherein the
step of securing includes screwing the backing to the back side of
the drywall board with screws such that the screws are screwed
through the framing drywall liner and into the gypsum material
without piercing the finishing drywall liner.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of securing includes
fastening the backing to the back side of the drywall board with
adhesive.
5. (canceled)
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the backing has at least one of
recessed pockets and projections that mate with complimentary
members in the baseboard to facilitate securing the baseboard to
the backing.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the drywall board has a lower lip
at the bottom thereof, such that the lower lip is disposed in a
folded position, wherein to attain the folded position, a
horizontal groove is cut at the back side and the lower lip is
rotated to close the horizontal groove.
8. (canceled)
9. (canceled)
10. (canceled)
11. (canceled)
12. (canceled)
13. A method for installing drywall to create a reveal in a wall
that extends from a floor and that is supported by studs, the
method comprising: providing a baseboard having a back side and a
top; securing a backing to the back side of the baseboard so that
the backing extends past the top of the baseboard; affixing the
baseboard to the studs in an orientation in which the top of the
baseboard is the topmost part of the baseboard, the baseboard being
affixed proximal to the floor; and affixing above the baseboard a
drywall board to the studs such that the drywall board abuts or
overlaps the backing, leaving a gap between the top of the
baseboard and a bottom of the drywall board to thereby create a
reveal that exposes the backing.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein the step of securing includes
fastening the backing to the back side of the baseboard with
adhesive.
15. (canceled)
16. The method of claim 13, wherein the backing has at least one of
recessed pockets and projections that mate with complimentary
members in the drywall board to facilitate securing the drywall
board to the backing.
17. The method of claim 13, wherein the drywall board has a lower
lip at the bottom thereof, such that the lower lip is disposed in a
folded position, wherein to attain the folded position, a
horizontal groove is cut at the back side and the lower lip is
rotated to close the horizontal groove.
18. (canceled)
19. The method of claim 13, wherein the baseboard and the backing
are formed as one piece.
20. The method of claim 13, wherein the backing includes a
horizontal flange on which the drywall board can rest while the
drywall board is being affixed to the framing members.
21. The method of claim 1, wherein in the step of affixing a
baseboard, the baseboard is affixed to the studs.
22. The method of claim 1, wherein a) in the step of securing, the
backing includes one of a metal and a magnet, and b) in the step of
affixing the baseboard, the baseboard includes the other of the
metal and the magnet, the method further comprising: in the step of
affixing the baseboard, allowing the baseboard to overlap the
backing to thereby permit a magnetic force to secure the baseboard
to the backing such that a gap remains between a top of the
baseboard and the bottom of the drywall board to thereby create a
reveal that exposes the backing.
23. The method of claim 22, wherein the backing has at least one of
recessed pockets and projections that mate with complimentary
members in the baseboard to facilitate securing the backing to the
baseboard.
24. A. drywall board system for forming a reveal, comprising: a
drywall board for securing to framing members, the drywall board
having a) a back side designed to be adjacent to the framing
members when the drywall board is secured thereto, and b) a front
side opposite the back side; framing drywall liner on the back
side; finishing drywall liner on the front side; gypsum material
sandwiched between the framing and finishing drywall liners; a
backing fastened to the back side of the drywall board, such that
the backing extends downward from a bottom of the drywall board
without contacting the front side of the drywall board; and a
baseboard secured to and overlapping the backing, such that a gap
remains between the top of the baseboard and the bottom of the
drywall board, the gap revealing the backing.
25. The drywall board system of claim 24, wherein one of the
backing and the baseboard includes a magnet.
26. The drywall board system of claim 24, wherein the board backing
has at least one of recessed pockets and projections that mate with
complimentary members in the baseboard to facilitate securing the
baseboard to the board backing.
27. The drywall board system of claim 24, further comprising a
lower lip at the bottom of the drywall board, such that the lower
lip is disposed in a folded position, wherein to attain the folded
position, a horizontal groove is cut at the back side and the lower
lip is rotated to close the horizontal groove.
28. The drywall board system of claim 24, wherein the backing
includes a horizontal flange on which the drywall board can rest
while the drywall board is being affixed to the framing members.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to a drywall apparatus and method,
and more particularly to a system for creating a reveal between a
baseboard and a drywall board, and method for doing same.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] One aesthetically pleasing way to construct a wall using
gypsum or drywall board involves leaving a gap of approximately 1
cm between a baseboard and a drywall board above it. This gap is
referred to as a "reveal." A typical method for creating a drywall
reveal is to use a "Z-shaped" moulding that is glued and/or stapled
on the front side of the drywall at the bottom thereof. In
position, the moulding gives a clean line along the bottom front
edge of the board. The moulding is also designed to cover the back
of the recessed space or gap between the drywall board and the
baseboard to hide the studs or insulation behind the board.
[0003] The moulding is fastened to a standard drywall board at the
job site. Drywall compound is then added to the moulding and
drywall board, and then feathered out. After drying, the compound
is sanded. This process of applying compound, feathering and
sanding may be repeated several times with the aim of achieving a
transition from the raised surface of the moulding to the surface
of the drywall that is seamless and cannot be seen when the wall is
painted. This process is relatively time consuming and costly.
[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a system
and method for forming a drywall reveal that does not involve so
many steps.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] A drywall board system for use in conjunction with a
baseboard is described. The drywall board system includes a drywall
board for securing to framing members. The drywall board has a back
side designed to be adjacent to the framing members when the
drywall board is secured thereto, and a front side opposite the
back side. Framing drywall liner lines the back side while
finishing drywall liner lines the front side. Gypsum material is
sandwiched between the framing and finishing drywall liners. The
drywall board system further includes a board backing for receiving
at least a portion of the baseboard. The board backing is fastened
to the back side of the drywall board, such that the board backing
extends downward from a bottom of the drywall board.
[0006] The board backing may be fastened to the back side of the
drywall board with at least one of screws screwed into the back
side, nails driven into the back side and adhesive applied to
either the gypsum material at the back side or the framing drywall
liner.
[0007] Also described herein is a baseboard system for use in
conjunction with a drywall board. The baseboard system includes a
baseboard for securing to framing members. The baseboard has a back
side designed to be adjacent to the framing members when the
baseboard is secured thereto, and a front side opposite the back
side. The baseboard system also includes a board backing for
receiving a portion of a drywall board. The board backing is
fastened to the back side of the baseboard and extends upwards from
the top of the baseboard.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIGS. 1A and 1B show a front and cross sectional view,
respectively, of a drywall board system, according to the
principles of the present invention.
[0009] FIGS. 2A-C show one variation of the drywall board system of
FIGS. 1A and 1B in which magnets are employed, according to the
principles of the present invention.
[0010] FIGS. 3A and 3B show one variation of the drywall board
system of FIGS. 1A and 1B in which a horizontal groove is formed
and shown, respectively, in an unfolded position and a folded
position, according to the principles of the present invention.
[0011] FIGS. 4A and 4B show a drywall board system with a different
horizontal groove than that of FIGS. 3A and 3B, according to the
principles of the present invention.
[0012] FIGS. 5A and 5B show a baseboard system for use in
conjunction with a drywall board, according to the principles of
the present invention.
[0013] FIGS. 6A-C show a variation of the baseboard system of FIGS.
5A and 5B in which a flange runs longitudinally and along a board
backing, according to the principles of the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 7 shows a flow chart for constructing a reveal using
the baseboard system of FIGS. 6A-C.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] FIGS. 1A and 1B show a front and cross sectional view,
respectively, of a drywall board system 10 having a drywall board
11 for securing to framing members 12. As explained in more detail
below, FIG. 1A does not include a baseboard 28, whereas FIG. 1B
includes a baseboard 28. Framing members 12 can include wood or
metal studs to which the drywall board 11 may be screwed or nailed.
The drywall board 11 has a back side 14 and a front side 16
opposite the back side 14. The back side 14 is the side of the
drywall board 11 that is adjacent to the framing members 12 when
the drywall board 11 is screwed or nailed thereto. The front side
16, on the other hand, is the opposite side of the drywall board 11
that, after installation, is usually painted, plastered, wall
papered or otherwise finished. The back side 14 has framing drywall
liner 18, such as drywall paper. The front side 16 has finishing
drywall liner 20, such as drywall paper. The framing drywall liner
18 and the finishing drywall liner 20 may be the same, or may have
different characteristics, such as different thicknesses. Gypsum
material 22 is sandwiched between the framing drywall liner 18 and
the finishing drywall liner 20.
[0016] In addition to the drywall board 11, the drywall board
system 10 further includes a board backing 24 that is fastened to
the back side 14 of the drywall board 11. The board backing 24
extends downward from a bottom 26 of the drywall board 11, in one
embodiment without contacting the front side 16 of the drywall
board 11. The term "bottom" refers to a portion of the board 11
that, when the drywall board system 10 is installed, would be
nearest the floor. The board backing 24 receives a portion of a
baseboard 28 to form a reveal. The term "receive" can include
embodiments in which the baseboard 28 abuts or overlaps the board
backing 24. In one embodiment, the board backing 24 extends
downward from the bottom 26 of the drywall board 11 by about two
inches.
[0017] The board backing 24 may be attached to the back side 14 of
the drywall board 11 with fasteners, such as screws 29 that are
screwed through the framing drywall liner 18 and into the gypsum
material 22 without piercing the finishing drywall liner 20.
Alternatively, the board backing 24 may be fastened to the back
side 14 of the drywall board 11 by bonding with adhesive, for
example.
[0018] In one embodiment, the board backing 24 contains metal that
is attracted to magnetic material in the baseboard 28, or the
opposite arrangement where the baseboard 28 contains metal and the
board backing 24 contains magnetic material is also possible. The
attraction of the metal to the magnetic material helps affix the
baseboard 28 to the board backing 24. The metal can be white,
pre-coated steel or aluminum, for example. In one embodiment, the
thickness of the board backing 24 is about 0.032 inches.
[0019] FIGS. 2A-C show an embodiment consistent with the present
invention that employs a magnet. Pockets 30 are stamped into a
metallic board backing 24. Complimentary magnetic projections 32
are disposed on the surface of the baseboard 28 projecting from the
rear of the baseboard 28 (see FIG. 2C). The magnetic projections 32
fit into the pockets 30 and are affixed thereto, in whole or in
part, via the attraction between magnetic material in the magnetic
projections 32 and the metallic baseboard backing 24. The
attraction of the metal to the magnetic material helps affix the
baseboard 28 to the board backing 24 in an appropriate position.
The appropriate position would leave the board backing 24 levelled
and at the right height to leave a suitable gap for the reveal. The
gap, for example, can be in the range of 1-3 cm. It is also
contemplated that instead of having the pockets 30 in the board
backing 24 and the projections 32 in the baseboard 28, the pockets
can reside in the baseboard and the projections in the board
backing.
[0020] It is aesthetically desirable for the front bottom edge of
the drywall board 11 to have a sharp edge. At least two ways to
form this edge are now described.
[0021] With reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B, a horizontal groove 50 is
formed on the back side 14 of the drywall board 11. A hingeable
lower lip 52 is thus created at the bottom of the drywall board 11.
In FIG. 3B, the lip 52 is shown in a folded position attained by
rotating the lip 52 to close the groove 50, which action is
suggested by the dashed arrow in FIG. 3A. Adhesive, for example,
can be used to keep the lip 52 in the folded position shown in FIG.
3B.
[0022] FIGS. 4A and 4B show a different horizontal groove 60 formed
on the back side 14 of the drywall board 11. A hingeable lower lip
62 is thus created at the bottom of the drywall board 11. In FIG.
4B, the lip 62 is shown in a folded position attained by rotating
the lip 62 to close the groove, which action is suggested by the
dashed arrow in FIG. 4A. As in the previous embodiment, adhesive
can be used to keep the lip 62 in the folded position shown in FIG.
4B.
[0023] Instead of disposing a backing on the drywall board, the
backing can instead be disposed on the baseboard. Such an
alternative is described in FIGS. 5A (front view) and 5B
(cross-sectional view), where a baseboard system 100 that accepts a
drywall board 128 is shown. As explained in more detail below, FIG.
5A does not include a drywall board, whereas FIG. 5B includes a
drywall board 128. The drywall board 128 is secured to framing
members 112. Framing members 112 can include wood or metal studs to
which the baseboard system 100 may also be screwed or nailed. The
baseboard system 100 includes a baseboard 107 having a back side
114 and a front side 116 opposite the back side 114. The back side
114 is the side of the baseboard 107 that is adjacent to the
framing members 112 when the baseboard system 100 is affixed
thereto, such as with screws or nails. The front side 116, on the
other hand, is the opposite side of the baseboard 107 that, after
installation, may be left as is, painted or otherwise finished. The
baseboard 107 is comprised of an appropriate material, such as
wood, gypsum material, elastomer, plastic, metal, stone, medium
density fiberboard (MDF), or polyurethane.
[0024] In addition to the baseboard 107, the baseboard system 100
further includes a board backing 124. The board backing 124 extends
upward from a top 126 of the baseboard 107, in one embodiment
without contacting the front side 116 of the baseboard 10. The term
"top" refers to a portion of the baseboard 107, which, when the
baseboard system 100 is installed, would usually be the portion
furthest from the floor. The board backing 124 receives a portion
of a drywall board 128 to form a reveal or gap 130 between the
baseboard 107 and the drywall board 128. The term "receives" can
include embodiments in which the drywall board 128 abuts or
overlaps the board backing 124. In the former case, when the
drywall board 128 is meant to merely abut the board backing 124,
the height of the portion of the board backing 124 that extends
above the top 126 of the baseboard 107 would be the height of the
reveal.
[0025] In some embodiments, the board backing 124 can be rigid or
semi-rigid to allow some flex, and can be composed of wood,
elastomer, plastic, polyurethane or metal.
[0026] In one embodiment, the baseboard 107 and the board backing
124 are two separate pieces that are fastened together, such as
with nails, screws or adhesive. In another embodiment, the
baseboard and board backing may be formed as one piece. For
example, such a baseboard system may be manufactured by injection
moulding or die casting using a single mould. For this purpose, the
baseboard system may be made out of metal, elastomer or
thermoplastic.
[0027] The height of the portion of the backing 124 that extends
upwards past the top of the baseboard 107 can range from the height
of the intended reveal to many centimetres beyond. In one
embodiment, the height of this portion of the backing can be one
centimetre or less. This would be useful in a process where the
drywall board 128 is affixed to the studs 112 before the baseboard
system. In such case, the relatively short height of the portion of
the backing 124 can be squeezed between the drywall board 128 and
the studs 112.
[0028] FIGS. 6A-C show another embodiment of a baseboard system
having a flange. The baseboard system 150, which includes a
baseboard 154, of FIG. 6 is similar to the baseboard system 100,
but in addition has a board backing 152 that includes a flange 153
that runs longitudinally. The vertical distance 155 from the top of
the baseboard 154 to the flange 153 corresponds to the height of
the reveal or gap that is created. Advantageously, as shown in FIG.
6C, a drywall board 156 can rest on the flange 153 while the board
is being secured to the studs 158. The depth 157 of the flange 153,
which in FIGS. 6B and 6C is the distance of the flange as measured
from left to right is no larger than the thickness of the drywall
board, e.g., half the thickness. In a preferred embodiment, the
flange 153 has a depth that is large enough to allow the drywall
board 156 to rest thereon, but small enough that it is not easily
seen after the baseboard system 150 and drywall board 156 are
installed. In one embodiment, a range for the depth of the flange
of 25% to 75% of the thickness of the drywall board is appropriate.
If the thickness of the board is 1/2 of an inch, this corresponds
to a range for the depth of the flange of 0.125-0.375 inches; if
the thickness is 3/8 of an inch, this corresponds to a depth of
0.0938-0.281 inches. In another embodiment, the depth of the flange
is equal to the thickness of the drywall board.
[0029] It will be appreciated that while the flange 153 in the
embodiment of Figs.6A-6C is disposed approximately midway up the
backing 152, in another embodiment the flange can be disposed at or
near the top of the backing 152, including the very top. In the
latter case, where the flange 153 is disposed at the very top of
the backing, no amount of backing extends above the flange. Such a
configuration might be employed when the drywall board 156 is
affixed to the studs 158 first, before the baseboard system 150 is
affixed to the studs.
[0030] In addition to providing a resting surface for the drywall
board 156 that makes installation easier, the flange 153 furnishes
the correct height and levelling of the reveal without having to
make measurements.
[0031] FIG. 7 shows a flow chart for constructing a reveal using
the baseboard system of FIGS. 6A-C. In step 200, at least one
flooring spacer is disposed on a subfloor. The flooring spacer can
be a block of wood or any other appropriate material that has the
same height as the flooring that will be installed on the subfloor.
Alternatively, the flooring spacer can be an element of the
flooring that will be installed on the subflooring, such as a
hardwood, cork, bamboo floorboard, or tile. In step 202, the
baseboard system is placed on the at least one flooring spacer. In
step 204, the baseboard system is fastened to framing members, such
as wood studs, with screws or nails. In step 206, a drywall board
is placed on the flange to rest thereon. In step 208, the drywall
board is fastened to the board backing and to the studs. In
optional step 210, the at least one flooring spacer can be removed.
The flooring spacer would typically be removed if the flooring
spacer is a block of wood used merely for spacing. On the other
hand, if the flooring spacer is a floorboard, the flooring spacer
can be left in place if the floorboard is one of many other
floorboards comprising the flooring, and more floorboards are to be
added on the subflooring to complete the flooring. In the latter
case, the floorboard can optionally be removed until the drywall is
installed, at which point the flooring can be installed. Such might
be the case if the drywall boards or baseboard is to be painted; by
removing the floorboards, one avoids getting paint splatter on the
floorboards. In any of these alternatives, a suitable spacing is
achieved between the bottom of the baseboard and the subflooring to
ensure proper fitting of the flooring members therebetween.
[0032] In this vain, some or all of the baseboard can be covered or
shrink wrapped with a protective plastic, or other suitable
material, to avoid getting paint splatter on the baseboard if the
drywall above the baseboard is to be painted. After the paint
dries, the cover or shrink wrap on the baseboard is designed to be
easily removed.
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