Trim-Tex EZ Tray User Manual
Installation instructions ez-tray
Installation Instructions
EZ-Tray
INC.
3700 W. Pratt Ave. Lincolnwood, IL 60712-2508 (847) 679-3000 1-800 874-2333 Fax: (847) 679-3017 www.trim-tex.com
Ceiling/Floor Joists
Construction Adhesive
Note: For tray width greater than
24" additional blocking is required
1/2" Drywall
1)
Using a high quality Construction
Adhesive, and Screws, secure
2x2
plus ½"drywall to the
ceiling/floor joist or wall studs as
shown. Install ½" drywall to the
2x2's as shown, and your ready
to install EZ-Tray.
's
Introducing EZ-Tray the latest innovation from Trim-Tex.
Now, anyone can convert a standard room into an elegant showplace.
EZ-Tray is very easy to install, and extremely affordable which can
boost your profits and appeal. Use in conjunction with Trim-Tex Crown
Moldings and Decorative L Beads to make that ultimate upgrade.
EZ-Tray is a
three-inch wide chamfer edged white vinyl layering bead specifically
designed to make tray ceilings. The beads low profile design extends
only two inches below the ceiling while dramatically enhancing and
enlarging the look of any room.
LENGTH
10'
STOCK #
PCS/BOX
10
EZ-10
3"
Minimum ceiling height loss
2"
Affordable Luxury
Increase Your Profits
Quick & Easy to Install
Gives that Custom Look
Can be used with other
Trim-Tex Beads
Great for New Construction
or Remodeling
Miter Marker Instructions
Included in every box of EZ-Tray, are two free miter markers, one for marking 90º corners
and one for marking 135º corners.
Mark the EZ-Tray as shown above.
as shown in
To properly use the Miter Marker you will need a sharp
pencil and yellow aviation snips. For outside corners refer to
. For inside corners flip
the miter marker over
.
Snip to the marks you have made and snip back the mud legs. Do not completely cut
away the pencil line or the parts may come out too short. Everyone measures, marks and
cuts differently so you may have to make a few practice cuts.
Fig.A
Fig.B
Right Inside Corner
Left Inside Corner
90º
or 135º
Figure B.
Right Outside Corner
Left Outside Corner
90º
or 135º
Figure A.
2)
Optional Clips
Ceiling/Floor Joists
Top view of room
INSTALLATION
Cut and dry fit the EZ-Tray. Use the miter marker (included in the box) for your miters as detailed
above. Install the EZ-Tray using ½ " divergent staples (every 6"), and/or Trim-Tex 847 Spray adhesive.
Use Trim-Tex #710 Caulk along the front edge of the bead as shown. Finish the installation by
mudding, sanding and painting the bead as you normally would any other bead.
Staple every 6", using
/ " divergent staples
1 2
1/2" Drywall
Drywall Compound
Trim-Tex 710 Caulk
#
2"
3)