mskreis

Here's my original question:

I cut out a 12"x12" piece of sheetrock from the ceiling in my closet. I would like to "finish" the edges of both the panel and the opening to prevent the dust/powder from getting everywhere when I access the panel. Ideas?

Thanks

coops28

Usually people use door and window casing to picture frame around the opening. Let the trim overhang a little to hold the drywall up.

mskreis

Originally posted by coops28
Usually people use door and window casing to picture frame around the opening. Let the trim overhang a little to hold the drywall up.

That's my plan for the opening. I want to use the cutout portion for the panel but the sheetrock is starting to powder/crumble. How can I treat the 12x12 cutout panel?

coops28

I know what you mean. the edges are getting rough, right? You glue some J molding on it. Make sure both sides are painted.

mskreis

I've never heard of J molding. Can I just ask for this at my local, very small, hardware store?

coops28

Maybe. J molding is drywall bead that looks like a J.
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Or something like that. I know the big home stores carry it.

mskreis

You were right. They knew exactly what I wanted. Thanks for the help.

coops28

No problem!