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How to fix sunroom window trim/drywall

8 years ago

Hi,

i want to move forward in decorating my sunroom but the window spacing and lack of trim on the windows is bothering me. The drywall around the windows is not even and the windows look almost inset on the wall. What is the best way to fix this? I have taken down the vinyl ceiling. Is it acceptable to put wood on the ceiling over the OSB or do I need to remove it?

Thank you

Kelli

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rwiegand

8 years ago

It looks as though no interior trim was installed on the windows. Trimming them out can easily resolve the odd spacing issues. Depending on the look you want you could either use wood trim between the windows, or if you want narrow trim you might need to put in a wider piece of drywall. I would'd see any problem with installing headboard over the OSB, though from the looks of the seam in the picture it may or may not be very solidly attached-- you'd need to make sure it's solid first.

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Kelli
Original Author
8 years ago
The osb is stapled can I use screws on the few areas that need tightened up? Should I remove the drywall returns on the windows since they are uneven and then trim and make sills in wood then paint it all white so it doesn't stick out. I want it to look nice.

thank you
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Vith
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Should I remove the drywall returns on the windows? You can if you wish. If done carefully you wont have to do any drywall touch ups as the casing trim should hide where you cut the drywall. Don't forget to use window and door spray foam where you shim out the jambs.

Can I use screws on the few areas that need tightened up? Please do before it falls on your head. Reinforce the whole thing. Staples just don't have the strength to hold a ceiling up vs gravity. Same thing if they were standard nails, at minimum they should be threaded nails but screws are better.
Kelli
Original Author
8 years ago
How would I build out the recessed areas of the walls to make them flush. I feel it would be easier to trim them if the walls were flush.
Vith
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Gut down to studs and insulation, then I would guess a 2x2 put on the end of the studs to bump it out flush. This would require new sheetrock/finishing.
Kelli
Original Author
8 years ago
Can I use v-groove on the walls if I remove the drywall or would that be against code ?
_sophiewheeler
8 years ago
You need sheetrock first as a fire preventative.

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