An improved J channel is provided for use when renovating or otherwise altering existing siding clad buildings, being designed with a profile resembling “h” so as to allow simplified installation and reduced labor by allowing for installation without the removal of siding panels beyond the area of the alteration.

An improved J channel is provided for use when renovating or otherwise altering existing siding clad buildings, being designed with a profile resembling “h” so as to allow simplified installation and reduced labor by allowing for installation without the removal of siding panels beyond the area of the alteration.

A framing accessory includes a bead and a backing strip. The bead may comprise a first leg, a second leg, and a lip. The second leg may comprise a plurality of openings. The strip may be attached to the upper surface of the first leg. In some embodiments, the strip may comprise a single layer of material, while in other embodiments, the strip may comprise two or more layers of material. The strip may comprise material having fire resistant, intumescent, and/or sound insulating properties. The finishing accessory may be configured to be installed in a gap at a head of wall joint by positioning the first leg and strip along the top edge of a wallboard panel and the second leg extending vertically downward along the outer surface of the wallboard panel.

An assembly and a method for affixing an assembly to a structure. The assembly includes a bracket and an accessory. The bracket includes two or more bracket retainers and a bracket lock extending into an opening formed in the bracket. The accessory includes two or more accessory retainers, and an accessory lock. The two or more accessory retainers define receiving features, which accept the two or more bracket retainers when the accessory is in an engaged position with the bracket. The accessory has a sliding engagement with the bracket, from the engaged position to a locked position, in which the bracket lock engages with the accessory lock.

An assembly and a method for affixing an assembly to a structure. The assembly includes a bracket and an accessory. The bracket includes two or more bracket retainers and a bracket lock extending into an opening formed in the bracket. The accessory includes two or more accessory retainers, and an accessory lock. The two or more accessory retainers define receiving features, which accept the two or more bracket retainers when the accessory is in an engaged position with the bracket. The accessory has a sliding engagement with the bracket, from the engaged position to a locked position, in which the bracket lock engages with the accessory lock.

This application discloses a flooring edge finish that includes a flexible strip having an adhesive affixed to a top surface of the flexible strip and a hinge, wherein the hinge is a gap or an absence of the adhesive or a lower amount of the adhesive, on a portion of the top surface of the flexible strip, and wherein the flooring edge finish is upwardly foldable along the hinge to bind, protect, and conceal a flooring edge.

Wall bases and methods for utilizing the same are provided. A rear surface of the wall base is configured to be secured to an adjacent forward surface of a wall. An extension member extends outward and downward from the base member, and a protrusion extends downward from the extension member. A channel for sealant is defined, at least in part, by the extension member and the protrusion. The protrusion may be separately formed from the extension member and base member.

A trim piece for sealing a work surface including a body having a first side, a second side, and a span disposed between the first side and the second side, wherein the first side and the second side are joined at a junction defining an angle between the first side and the second side of between 80 degrees and 100 degrees, a topcap is affixed to the span of the body, wherein the topcap includes a left side having a first wing and a right side having a second wing, an adhesive is bonded to the first side of the body and an aperture is disposed within the body.

This application discloses a flooring edge finish that includes a flexible strip having an adhesive affixed to a top surface of the flexible strip and a hinge, wherein the hinge is a gap or an absence of the adhesive or a lower amount of the adhesive, on a portion of the top surface of the flexible strip, and wherein the flooring edge finish is upwardly foldable along the hinge to bind, protect, and conceal a flooring edge.

A flooring accessory item, such as a transition, stair nosing, stair tread, floor vent cover, molding, or other accessories, is configured with an outer dry adhesive film layer to which a decorative surface skin layer can attach. The outer adhesive film layer is utilized to receive and secure a decorative layer for exposure at a later date. In some implementations, the film layer may be covered with a protective release paper to protect or preserve the outer adhesive, depending on the adhesive film type. The adhesive film layer can consist of a single layer of a dry adhesive film without a carrier, such as an internal scrim. Alternatively, the adhesive film layer may include a scrim-reinforced adhesive film, a woven fabric, foil carrier coated on both sides with an adhesive film, or an adhesive component that is chemically, thermally, or electronically (radio wave) activated at the installation site.