paper corner bead and setting compounds - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

James Brothers · 05-11-2007, 09:33 PM

I need to get some corner bead on in a hurry. My first idea was to use vinyl with spray glue, then two coats of sheet rock 45 and a final coat with all-purpose. I’ve heard that you should not use setting compounds with vinyl bead. Plus it’s on a low soffit in the middle of a room. So it’s only a matter of time before someone hits it with something and breaks a chunk out if it!

My other idea was to use paper bead set with sheet rock 45 and coated with all-purpose. I don’t know how it would hold up, but it seems that it would be a lot more durable and possibly faster.

Hoping to find out by tomorrow. Thanks!

James Brothers · 05-12-2007, 08:00 AM

I posted this in the wrong place didn’t I.

Tapingfool · 03-16-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by James Brothers

I need to get some corner bead on in a hurry. My first idea was to use vinyl with spray glue, then two coats of sheet rock 45 and a final coat with all-purpose. I’ve heard that you should not use setting compounds with vinyl bead. Plus it’s on a low soffit in the middle of a room. So it’s only a matter of time before someone hits it with something and breaks a chunk out if it!

My other idea was to use paper bead set with sheet rock 45 and coated with all-purpose. I don’t know how it would hold up, but it seems that it would be a lot more durable and possibly faster.

Hoping to find out by tomorrow. Thanks!

I guess it is too late for me to reply!! sorry..hope it worked out..

Bill · 03-16-2008, 01:53 PM

why not use a metal corner bead?

Brockster · 03-28-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by USP45

why not use a metal corner bead?

and use 20minute.

oldrivers · 03-28-2008, 06:18 PM

Why cant you use setting compound with plastic beads?? im sure you meant plastic and not vinyl. I always use setting compound to lock in plastic beads setting compund sticks to just about any surface better than any other type of mud. it will stick to the bottom of a plastic bucket filled with water.

Sir Mixalot · 03-28-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by oldrivers

Why cant you use setting compound with plastic beads?? im sure you meant plastic and not vinyl. I always use setting compound to lock in plastic beads setting compund sticks to just about any surface better than any other type of mud. it will stick to the bottom of a plastic bucket filled with water.

I've never heard that you can't use setting compound w/ plastic either. The only thing I can think of, is the heat generated could possibly warp the plastic. I've never had a problem w/ it though.