Walls and Ceilings - Putting up metal corner bead

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TOM498
04-12-04, 02:51 PM
What's the preferred method for putting up metal corner bead, nail or screws? What length for 1/2" drywall into wood 2 x 4 stud?

coops28
04-13-04, 07:01 AM
I like nailing it up. Nail every 6 to 8 inches. I like using 1 5/8" nails. probably pretty hard to find except from a drywall supply house. There is also tape on corner bead which is really good. You put mud on the corner then push the bead into it and mash the paper edges like tape.
ERIKGENE
04-13-04, 07:05 AM
Use nails. Also use the small holes on the corner bead, they are space in pairs about 2 inches apart and each pair about 10 -12 inches.

If using steel, you can also use a corner bead crimper, which crimps the bead onto the wall.

TOM498
04-13-04, 08:55 AM
Thanks for the input.