Walls and Ceilings - Flexible corner beads

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JB3442
07-23-08, 10:22 AM
Hi,
I have a corner of about 135 degrees in the drywall I installed and needs a flexible corner beads for that.

Any suggestion where i can finds such corners? I can not find in home depot and on line.

Thanks.


coops28
07-24-08, 07:32 AM
What you need is a stiff flexible tape. There is a product called "straight flex" which you can find at home depot. But my favorite is a product called ultra flex no coat. You probably can only find that at a drywall distributer, or on line for sure. You should have one near you. Which ever one you go with the installation is basically the same.

Cut the length of tape you need. bend it to the angle wanted. Load both sides of the angle(not the tape) with all purpose joint compound. dont use light weight. it wont hold. Then put your tape on. when you are satisfied that it is straight, mash down the edge only with your knife. Then let it dry.

2 coats over the top, sand and your done.

JB3442
07-24-08, 08:50 AM
Thanks so much for your helpful advice.