website is currently selling a 24” x 50’ roll of DuraFlash flash-
ing for $59.95 with free shipping. A 50’ roll did every corner
in my basement, and there were many corners, plus special
applications.
Installation
Other than a notched trowel, like a Natch 3/16” back splash
trowel that will set you back almost two dollars, all you need is
a can of wall base adhesive. This is the stuff used to stick rub-
ber or vinyl cove base to that ugly construction joint between
your walls and floor.
Cove base adhesive sets up almost immediately but remains
workable for hours. You don’t need to spread any adhesive
down the middle of your carefully- measured sheet of material,
because it’s not going to make contact with the wall. Spread
the adhesive on the glossy side of the vinyl.
Slip the sheet into the corner and wiggle it around for a
moment until everything is parallel and square. Press your
palms against the glued surface and wipe off the excess with a
soapy sponge. It will cling in place without any additional sup-
port, staples, screws or sky hooks.
Since the vinyl is standing proud of the wall only .015 inches
or 15 mils, you can skim over the seam with ready-mixed joint
compound within 24 hours. Lightly sand with fine grit paper
and give it another thin coat. Let that coat dry, sponge off gen-
tly and prime the whole thing. Apply your sky color. That’s it.
6a
6a-6b. McCalls is located in a corner. It's impossible to
tell where the corner is in this scene.
Coving your corners - 4
6b
MRH-Dec 2013
