How to Install a Corner Bead

The outside corners of drywall can be damaged easily. Installing a corner bead will prevent the edges from crumbling and help make a smooth seam. Install corner beads after you hang all the drywall and before you tape the joints.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Drywall Corner Bead
• Drywall Screws Or Nails
• Levels

1. Wrap corner bead around corner of drywall.

2. Level corner bead by placing a long carpenter's level against bead and moving bead toward you to level.

3. Nail in place. Space nails every 6 inches. Be sure nail hits wood frame.

[richard2653]

on 7/26/2007 To Ray Fontanes: Why should I avoid plastic cornerbeads? Details please.

R. Bell

on 11/22/2005 Use roofing nails for corner beads. Dry wall screws might cause the bead to lift off the wall. Avoid plastic cornerbeads.