Can I use mesh tape for inside corners?
You can use mesh anywhere except inside corners. But mesh tape has one weakness (literally): It’s not as strong as paper. To compensate, you have to cover it with setting-type joint compound, which is stronger than premixed compound (see tip below).
Can you use no-coat on inside corners?
Installation is easy. Simply coat the wall with a thin layer of drywall mud (sold in a bag or bucket) and embed the NO-COAT corner as you would any other paper or fiberglass tape. Using the accessory tools (shown below), press out the excess mud in one quick motion rolling over the inside or outside corner.
What type of drywall corner bead should you use?
Which Drywall Corner Bead Type Works Best for Your Design? Metal Corner Bead. The most common and least expensive corner bead is galvanized metal. Vinyl Corner Bead. Vinyl corner bead is the plastic version of metal and is less prone to transport damage. Drywall J-bead & L-bead. Expansion Joints. Archway Corner Bead. Bullnose Corner Bead. Paper-faced Trim.
How do you make round drywall corners?
In order to create a nicely rounded drywall corner, take a staple gun and staple the rounded corner bead to the drywall and then gently apply the joint compound to the outside angle. Once this is completely dry then you will sand and re-coat as you did with the other techniques.
What is bullnose molding?
Bullnose is a moulding simlar to 1/2 round which would be 1/2 of a circle. Common places you would use bullnose would be on stair tread returns.
What is drywall corner bead?
A drywall corner bead is a building material used as part of the drywall finishing process. It is made from a thin strip of vinyl or aluminum that is bent at a 90 degree angle. The corner bead has a series of small holes in its surface that help it bond with joint compound or Spackle ® during installation.