What Are The Most Popular Dry Lining Trim Options For Interior Construction?
Choosing the right drywall trim for your project can be a little confusing so here is a breif guide on the common trim types and situations they are used in - Aluminum Drywall Trims are categorized into reveals and transitions and in recent years wall channel trims, and edge bead trims which have all been added to the offering.
Drywall Reveal Trims
Drywall Reveal Type: This standard drywall reveal trim creates an aesthetic division between drywall panels on vertical walls and ceilings. Drywall reveals can create horizontal or vertical lines and intersect as needed, they are also be known as architectural shadow gap trim detail and are oftern used in minmal look light designed projects.
Supplied in white RAL 9010 as standard in 3000mm lengths, bespoke colours on request
Examples below:
R-Type Reveal Shadow Gap Trim - shown used next to a door frame, they can be used at the top of ceilings, or create micro skirting recesses at the bottom of a plaster board walls before being skimmed.
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This chart explains the common R-Type Trims R6 to R25 are the most popular sizes, but others are available the dimension on the left denotes the light reveal detail size in the below case (12.5mm), the dimension on the right is to state they work with 10mm to 12.5mm gypsum plaster boarding, please see each trim for the desired shadow gap.
RD12 / 15 are the most popular sizes, the dimension on the left denotes the light reveal detail size in below case (15mm) , the dimension on the right is to state they work with 15mm gypsum plaster boarding, even though the size is smaller than a 15mm gypsum board, please see each trim for the desired shadow gap.
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W-Channel Trims: Enables transitions between vertical walls and ceilings. It can create a reveal between a wall and a suspended ceiling. W-Type channel transitions profile can be used with LED tape kits for lighting details that are retro fitted at later stages
ST-Type: Reveal Shadow Gap Skirting Trim - These trims offer a contemporary solution for spaces where traditional MDF or wooden skirting details are not necessary, these trims also give a perception of more floor space when used as the base of wall details.
Drywall Glazing Track Conversion : Help terminate a stud to create a glazing screen within an interior partition wall or cased openings. glazing tracks are used in conjunction with rubber or pvc gasket to allow for the installation of a piece of glass. Glazing tracks completely encapsulate a stud and two layers of gypsum board.
Drywall Cap Termination: Help finish walls, partitions or cased openings, or wall openings where a wall might terminate against a window or door frame or have an exposed end detail. end enclosures completely encapsulate a stud and two layers of gypsum board. also know as fairend stops
ECP-Type End Cap Termination
ECP-Type End Cap Termination - Shown On SFS Stud Wall Fair End
Drywall Outside Corner: A high-strength alternative to galvanized or plastic square cornerbead. Its thickness allows it to be utilized in high-traffic areas where outside drywall corners may require additional protection than the conventional corner bead.
CE0-Type Corner Profile
CE0-Type Corner Profile - Used To Protect Corners
Numerous choices exist, these serve as typical instances of aluminium trim.