Undercut Drywall


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Old 02-10-08, 01:12 PM
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Undercut Drywall

Hi there,

I am installing hardwood floors right away and would like to undercut my drywall slightly to allow a close cut to the wall.

Any suggestions on what I should use to undercut the drywall quickly and straight?

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Old 02-10-08, 01:39 PM
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You will be installing base molding and shoe molding anyway, so getting it under the drywall won't be necessary. In fact, you should leave at least 1/4" all the way around for expansion of the flooring. Let your flooring stop within 1/2" of the drywall. Your moldings will cover it up and it will look great.
 
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Old 02-10-08, 01:40 PM
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Not sure why you want the floor to go under the drywall, but several passes with a sharp utility knife will cut the drywall.
 
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Old 02-10-08, 05:49 PM
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Reason I am saying to undercut, is that everywhere I read, it says 3/4" gap...it was mentioned 1/4" in the forum here...if 1/4", then I'm fine, if 3/4", then I only want to use my 1/2" baseboard only and no quarter round..

Help make it more clear? Thoughts?

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Old 02-11-08, 06:19 AM
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I don't know where that 3/4 inch gap came from. 1/4 inch is fine. The recommendations that I have come across always state 1/4 inch to allow for expansion.
 
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Old 02-14-08, 03:56 AM
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Yeah, if you plan on no shoe, then leave 1/4". I mentioned "within 1/2"" for the ease of installation with the use of base and shoe. You will find, however the horizontal deviations in your floor and base may dictate the installation of shoe, since it bends in both directions and makes a smooth transition. Base only bends in one direction. Hopefully your floor is straight, and your runs won't vary too much.
 
 

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