Cornerbead

joepro0000

The clincher is old school, but will put your c-bead on level and square if your walls are framed right. Also its the fastest method to attach your bead.

Taper Rick

B-1 super wide I think has become the new standard in drywall. Paper bead is just plain quick and doesn’t crack. The only time I consider metal is for a small area or patch that I don’t want to mix taping mud for. I have been using B-1 super wide since the middle 90's and really like it. Use both the red hopper, and angle box to install.

D's

Anyone tried the new Hydrotrim by Structus? Same as No-Coat but a wet&stick type product. Looks fast

D'S

big george

Always thought that would be a good idea.Would like to know more,and the cost.

TonyM

What a great product. Bet it's expensive though.

silverstilts

That would be great if it is the real deal. Any seasoned tapers out there try any of the hydro bead yet ? I can see that being a real time saver, I wonder how flat it fits against the wall with respect to fill ? I think I will try to get my hands on some to give it a try, you just never know.

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silverstilts

I was just thinking a while back there were some posts regarding fire taping I thought using the same principle have to double check , but if that is the case perhaps the bead would not bond as well as portrayed in the videos, I wasn't so convinced on the comparison with the USG all purpose versus their tape with the water activated adhesive because it looked as if the mud was wiped to tight and there was absolutely no mud left on the sheetrock. Every time I have tried to peel off perfa tape after it drys it sure don't come off that easy, the paper separates and comes off in little bits and pieces.

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TonyM

I can't find any stockists online or a price. It is going to be tight as.... to the wall as there's no mud. Have you watched all the videos?

Here. http://straightonthewall.com/.docs/_...57eda/pg/10551

rhardman

This might be helpful...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUvD9...eature=related

(Update....Arrrgggghhhh, just noticed this video was in Tony's link too...) Didn't mean to cramp your style buddy!

TonyM

No worries Rick.

silverstilts

So where did the link go how come it was removed from youTube ? Any one know what happend ?

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TonyM

Try this

http://www.hydrotrimcorner.com/

muddermankc

Paper bead is more expensive but goes on atleast twice as fast. i About sh%t when i seen how fast these guys were putting it on using hopper. Metal bead stapled and meshed seems so strong like it would really stand the test of time. But they both end up cuppin and crackin the same. I always thought the best way of doin it was metal with paper tape. You could really tell the difference on your fill coat when you did that. It was real full and didnt shrink back much

d-rock

Gotta tell you gentlemen, none of that would fly on the high end jobs we're doing. On the production jobs we use metal. snap lines and staple it on.
On the high end jobs I figure a man putting up 12-16 sticks of bead a day. You can't get bead perfect by just snapping lines or using a crimper. It may look good but try putting an 8' level on it, or a plumb- bob. Worse yet, try putting a piece of finished millwork against it ( ARRRRRRRGHH!!!!!) The supers on some of our high end projects will make you tear it all down if it's not PIN straight. I've developed a system for getting it 100% all the time, but takes patience and a carpenter with good finishing instincts.

joepro0000

I use my PLS 2 for a 6 ft level with stapes!

d-rock

good system, certainly works for soffits, but try putting a straight edge against it after you're done...

d-rock

no way. sorry to disagree.

grapita

hydrotrimcorner or straitflex ?

grapita

In my opinion Metal Corner beads should be paper tape after nail it correctly, iam sorry but not clincher and definitely not mesh on metal. You'll save some money and future dissapoinments. Paper tape and will not get any cracks.

D's

I just got a half dozen sticks of hydrotrim from my supplier. Let you all know what I think when I've had a chance to use them.

D'S