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How to Install a Corner Bead

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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:

  1. Step 1

    Wrap corner bead around corner of drywall.

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

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

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

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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.

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