Drywall corner bead for novice

No.6 wrote: ↑ A separate question - can I use sheetrock 45 to tape these beads? I have a left-over bag from the contractor who did our basement reno. It will be great that I can just recycle it.

engineered wrote: ↑ I think you would just use drywall tape for inside corners.
If you want a durable outside corner, go for vinyl.

Sheetrock 45 is fine.

SubjectivelyObjective wrote: ↑ I would probably just go with the metal for the outside, its most likely the easiest to DIY.

You can go with paper with metal for the insides if you want. Even paper with metal for the outside isn't that bad.



If you're asking this question, to do a full corner I would not recommend using 45min mud. Its most likely just too fast drying for your skill level. Even 90 mins might be too fast for you.

I would likely just get a bucket of normal premixed mud, and a mixer. Then you can add a bit of water each time and mix it to the right consistency. Yes, that is right, you still need to add water and mix premixed mud in most cases. Again, stuff like this with a 24 hour dry time is better when you're new.

Also, just one last tip. The inside corner bead is pretty easy, but for the outside corner bead you have to make sure it doesn't twist. After you put it on the corner, check in a bunch of stops, top, middle, bottom, that on all sides when you put your knife resting on the bead as well as the wall, you can see daylight. If you can't see daylight everywhere, the corner bead has twisted and needs to be repositioned. If you don't have daylight your corner bead doesn't really do anything.

JEDI Force wrote: ↑ I only used tape for inside corners and metal (your first link) for outside corners. I am a newbie as well, metal corner is not difficult to install IMO. The only advice I can give you: you will need more mud than you think

No.6 wrote: ↑Hi folks,
New home owner here. I am going to install 7 panels of drywall on one side of the garage. Other than taping the joints, I also need to put corner beads on 1 outside corner, 3 inside corners, and wall to ceiling corner.
What kind of corner beads would you guys suggest, for such a newbie like me?
Here are the options based on my research
1. Metal corner bead (https://www.homedepot.ca/product/bailey ... 1000182094). I think most pros use this - cheap but not very DIY friendly
2. Paper faced metal bead (https://www.homedepot.ca/product/cgc-sh ... 1000109056) Based on reviews I think this one is easier to apply than opt. 1
3. Vinyl Corner bead (https://www.homehardware.ca/en/1-14-x-1 ... lts%20page) Seems that this one is easier to apply with just adhesive and staples. however, some people said it is thicker which requires more coats to hide the edges, and easier to crack
4. Strait-Flex / No-coat (https://www.homedepot.ca/product/cgc-st ... 1000761167) Most expensive option. I believe this is also vinyl so it has the same drawback as option 3, and this product is more for off-angle applications?

Costs are not the biggest concern. Just would like to find the easiest / safest way for a new DIYer.

A separate question - can I use sheetrock 45 to tape these beads? I have a left-over bag from the contractor who did our basement reno. It will be great that I can just recycle it.

Thanks!

smitty9999 wrote: ↑

raptormaniac wrote: ↑ For an amateur like yourself.

Plastic corner bead. Trimtex. Trimtex glue
Roll of paper tape.
Sheetrock45 is already there. It’s tricky to use for an amateur.
Box of regular mud.
That’s all you need

Corner beads (plastic corner bead) go on outside corners. A corner that you bump into.
YOU DONT PUT CORNER BEAD ON INSIDES.

Use the spray adhesive on. Put it on liberally. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. Grab a plastic corner bead. Press the corner bead onto the outside corner. Run your index finger and thumb along outside To ensure that the corner bead sticks. Done.

Rinse and repeat until all your corner bead is done.

Use paper bead along joints (drywall meets drywall) and inside corners.
Put thin layers of mud over top of the rape.
A heavier coat of mud on the corner bead.
Rinse and repeat after a couple of days.
Sand down and rough edges.

That’s basically it…..

No.6 wrote: ↑Thanks a lot for the detailed instructions!

raptormaniac wrote: ↑ No problem.

I forgot to mention. It’s a garage….you’re not going to mess anything up. Relax and have fun with it.

smitty9999 wrote: ↑

No.6 wrote: ↑Haha true! I will just take it as a learning lesson.
Sorry just one more question - should I use all-purpose muds for all applications? Or maybe sheetrock 45 for screw holes and all-purpose for joints/corners?
Thanks!

raptormaniac wrote: ↑ I don’t like recommending that an amateur uses it. It’s a PITA to sand after you mess up….LOL.

Be the good neighbour/friend/family member and give it to the next renovation….