In this Q & A, a reader is looking for some tips and tricks on how to install drywall without baseboard. Myron Ferguson, a drywall contractor in Galway, New York, explains why he thinks baseboards are important, but explains how to do without as well. Learn more about drywall here.

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Typically, I see that it is recommended to hang drywall starting with the top course. In my application, however, there is NO baseboard, and the finished drywall butts the floor, which essentially removes the margin for error afforded with typical drywall hanging.

I want to forego baseboard trim altogether, and would like the drywall to extend down to where it is flush with the floor. I’ve seen this design feature (or lack thereof) in many contemporary homes, so I know it’s possible.

Ideally he does not want to have baseboard at all. he wants a 3/8 reveal between the finish drywall and his concrete floor. I was thinking stand the sheets on the walls up and use tear away bead for the reveal on the bottom. But i would think he would need at least 1/2" for expansion.