Corner beadings are strips of metal or plastic used to cover outside corners of plastered or drywall walls. They add strength, protect from damage, and provide sharp angles. They are screwed to the wall and finished with drywall compound or plaster. They are not expensive and come in different materials. They are preferred but not required for finishing outside corners.
Corner beadings are strips of thin sheet metal or plastic that are used to cover the outside corners of plastered or drywall walls. They are long angular strips that are usually made of solid material at the very corner and made of perforated or reticulated material at the edges. Corner beading is used to add strength to wall corners, provide sharp angles to the corner of a wall, and protect corners from scuffs and scratches.
Corner beading is often referred to as corner beading in the construction industry. They can typically be seen in lengths of 8 feet (about 2.4 meters), which is a standard wall height in the United States. Corner beads are used on outside corners only and are not used on inside corners. Builders typically use drywall tape, made from a flexible mesh material, to join inside wall corners.
The methods used to finish corner beadwork can vary. In general, the bead is screwed to the wall. Next, a series of thin coats of drywall compound or plaster is spread over the corner bead, allowed to dry, then sanded and repainted to provide a smooth, finished look. Typically, three coats of drywall compound or plaster are applied and sanded before the corner bead installation is complete.
Corner beading is typically not expensive. The price differences largely vary depending on the material from which the beads are made. Galvanized corner beads can be more expensive but often give a sturdier result. Plastic corner beads may be easier to cut and may be less likely to leave sharp edges when cut.
While corner beads are not required for finishing outside corners, they are generally preferred. Some come in strips already formed into a corner shape. Others come in flat rolls with self-adhesive backing. This type of corner edging can be unrolled, cut to size and folded around the corner of the wall.
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