Trim-Tex Ceiling Mounted Deflection Bead - Manual

Installation Instructions
Please read entire instruction
before proceeding.
Improper installation will void
any applicable warranty.
Ceiling Mounted
Deflection Bead
Step 1. Hang your drywall with no more than 7/8" from
the ceiling or as specified by your architect.
Installation
Step 3. Snip your bead to length and dry fit to the
ceiling for accurate installation.
Step 4. Apply a narrow layer of
to the ceiling. Be sure to add Trim-Tex Mud-
Max (#850) to the setting and base coat of compound.
Embed the deflection bead into the compound and
press into place with a taping knife. Coat the bead as
needed.
Taping Joint
Compound
Ceiling
Drywall Drywall
Stud
Trim-Tex Stock #9240
Ceiling Mounted
Deflection Bead
Set Drywall Down
Finished look
after protective
tear off strip is
removed
Steel Ceiling Runners (deflection track)
Fill, Void or Cavity Material
as specified
Step 5. P
emove the tear away strip for a clean
and crisp finish.
rior to the final sanding
r
DO NOT USE SETTING TYPE JOINT
COMPOUNDS (HOT MUD)
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Step 2. Fill the void shown in with fire caulk
or materials specified by the architect.
Figure A
Ceiling
Drywall
Stud
Fill, Void or Cavity
Material as specified
Ceiling
Drywall
Stud
Trim-Tex Stock #9240
Ceiling Mounted
Deflection Bead
Set Drywall Down
Trim-Tex Mud Max
boosts the performance
and strength of any
drywall compound.
Figure A
LENGTH
40 10' 9240
40 12' 9242