diff --git a/library/src/main/java/com/etsy/android/grid/ExtendableListView.java b/library/src/main/java/com/etsy/android/grid/ExtendableListView.java
index 280ab43..1a82d2a 100644
--- a/library/src/main/java/com/etsy/android/grid/ExtendableListView.java
+++ b/library/src/main/java/com/etsy/android/grid/ExtendableListView.java
@@ -272,6 +272,7 @@ public void setAdapter(final ListAdapter adapter) {
             mRecycleBin.setViewTypeCount(mAdapter.getViewTypeCount());
         }
 
+        updateEmptyStatus();
         requestLayout();
     }