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.

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.