Drywall Corner Bead

Installing corner bead or any other type of corner finishing product is very easy. You must first make sure that your drywall is plumb and square so that you get a straight corner. Next you measure your corner bead. Normally a metal corner bead is used for most applications and is pretty much the standard.

Next you place your corner bead on your corner and then attach it using drywall screws. Make sure to start at one ond of your corner and work your way to the other end of the dryw...

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Drywall Tools

A complete set of drywall tolls is recommended when tackling any home improvement drywall project. Here are the standard tools used in the trade.

A Taping Knife is used to apply joint compound and joint tape. This is the first step in the drywall finishing process and often the most important. A 5" or 6" drywall taping knife as they are called is what most professionals use. The 5" may be a bit harder to find in your home improvement warehouse, but normally is available from a drywa...

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How to install drywall

Installing a new piece of drywall can be a scary thing to do if you've never attempted it before. Here is how to hang a sheet of drywall the way we do it. First you have to make sure that your wall or ceiling is properly framed plumb and level. Your studs should be on 16" centers in order to make attaching to and finding studs easy. Once you have prepped your walls you will need to measure your drywall and cut it to fit the area to be skinned. One trick we use when installing small pieces...

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Ready Mixed Joint Compound

The most common type of joint compound is a ready mixed blend generally signified by it's bucket lid color. Below is a picture of a 5 gallon ready mixed joint compound by USG. It is easy to use and thins nicely with water to get the smoothest finish possible.

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Unmixed Joint Compound

Unmixed joint compound is used generally by professionals who need a quick drying product with added strength. Joint compound comes in different grades based on drying time. There are 20 minute sets, 45 minute sets and 90 minute sets depending on the time scope and scale of the job.

It takes considerably more skill with these types of mixtures as they often dry very quickly and can make sanding more difficult the longer they set.

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