HOW TO FIX CRACKED CORNER BEADS FOR GOOD!!!
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- This is a SOLID long term fix for persistent cracks in steel corner beads.
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Nice to see someone not cut corners that’s 25 years younger than me. This is 100% correct coming from a 30 year veteran construction business owner. Everything he said is true, even about structural movement and drywall attachment to a structure that moves seasonally.
Ben, you have absolutely one of the BEST channels on RUclips. I am an obsessive DYI guy, executive by day, wannabe renovator on the weekend. I can't thank you enough for your tips, clear explanations, and amazing skills. You DA BOMB.
Fellow Canadian living in the USA.
I love his remorseless apologies for his camera angle and such. He ain't doing this work for show, he's got an actual job yo do any sometimes he gets to explain a bit of it for us. Respectable.
I have repaired many of these over the years for my customers and they can be very time consuming. Especially trying to remove the loose mud on the corner bead. I usually use All-Purpose mud to make my repairs, but will likely change to using quick-set after seeing this video. Another great video, Ben!
Ben As a rookie to drywalling your videos have augmented my lack of experience with knowledge and Because of that knowledge I have been able to jump into the mud with both feet and have the confidence to get the job done to a surprisingly high level. It seems to be all about how the mud is put on and really I don’t have to sand very much … just texturing after the second and subsequent coats. Thank-you for your excellent and informative videos, you do such an excellent job at describing the skills and moments of the trowel and hawk.
You are so easy to listen to, so calm, relevant, informitive. If you have things other than house repair that you want to tell us about, we would gladly listen :)
I don't know about anyone else but that footage around 6 minutes was the most instructive segment I've seen - great to see the dynamics like this
Thank you. Regardless of how what drywall / finishing question I come to youtube / your channel to get answered, you so far have always had a video for it. I've saved so much money as well as scratched a wannabe handyman itch from your instructions. You should be declared an "essential service"!
So much knowledge from a younger guy. I really appreciate the lessons and in depth explanations, takes all the guess work out. Thanks a ton!
I want to thank you for all of your drywall videos. I ripped out the frame of an old linen closet and have had to use corner bead for the first time. I am SURE there are many things I have done incorrect (you would cringe), but overall, your videos are prevented many future problems and I cannot wait to share what I have created!!! Thank you!
This is what you call a real carpenter. Great skill, not in a hurry. Great job, and yes you can't hurry a repair like this. It takes a little time to repair and get it right.
Thank you for this tutorial! I did this repair in 4 spots of my main living room and they all look fantastic!
No way this could have been video'd in Vancouver...there is actually sun shining through the windows! Great video Ben, thanks for all the great tips. They have helped me out a lot in my home repairs.
I'm so glad I found this, my house is filled with all these.
Thank you this sand hill I’m on won’t stop moving.
I know this is old but your videos have some great information and have helped me out a lot on understanding how to fix my home
Really great videos. I really appreciate the fine details you provide as it's not always obvious about depth of cover, feathering, trowel angle, material types, tools, etc. And specific to this video, now I know why all of the metal corner bead is cracking all throughout my house (and how to fix it). Thanks for taking the time to show all of the details.
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As a plasterer in England I always put tape down my beads never cracked once but every one has ever own ways great vid dude 👌
If I was installing steel beads regularly I would too. The paper beads obviously don't need it.
I agree , I would have used paper tape here instead of mesh.
I install steel beads with mesh. No screws what so ever. Never had one crack yet. Wood moves different than drywall. So sending a screw into the wood is just plain dumb.
@@glennlavalle9807 I use a crimper and crimp metal beads to the sheet rock about every foot or so. Then use paper tape on top of the prefill. Been doing it that way about 10 years and the don't crack because not attached to wood.
Your channel is awesome, please keep the videos coming! Thanks!
Thank you:)
Con fill is great stuff. I'm a die hard. Metal bead high traffic like hall ways. Fasten every 6 in.
If it wasn't for shorty home builders we handy men would less for/worse for work(lol). Great videos!
if they are on bulkheads in a basement heating duct they expand and contract a lot as they heat up and cool down they really need to be well fastened so they cant move informative videos good info
Here in the states we still use metal bead but I don't screw or nail the bead. I use a specialized tool to install the bead so it is only attached to the drywall. Then I use mesh tape and quick set for first coat which stops it from cracking in the future. Works great. Great channel bud. Keep it up!
We have those tools here too. We call them corner beaders. It crimps the corner bead to the drywall while centering it on the corner, great tool.
Crimpers alone basically guarantee bead pops over the years.
Not everyone here does it this way and always cracks
I really appreciate your videos because they are thorough and provide clear instructions giving me confidence to try it myself.
Great when the people who make such videos really know what they are talking about! 👌
Thank you so much for your videos. Right to the point and practical info.... I don't do much interior finish. I'm helping a family friend with a little bit of everything after some hack remodel and sale. Your videos are extremely helpful.
My next job and first time doing it. Not only are the corner beads (3) cracked, they’re also banged up/bent. How? I don’t know. What the customer wanted was just installing corner guards but at the same time, I want to know how to fix this the right way. I knew you had a video for me and glad I found your channel years ago to help me out.
PS/Edited, I’ve learned a ton from you. Keep them videos coming, bro’. 😎
On commercial jobs we glue it on with contact cement. Never comes loose.
I’ve installed metal beads using 3M 90 for years. No nails or screws. Spray the corner and the inside of the bead. Let it tack up. Press it on. Spray down both sides with the adhesive and put mesh tape on. Never come loose. No cracks.
You've got a nice pleasant way about you. Unlike most tapers I've met. A lot of them are very rough around the edges :-)
i see what you did there
This clip just saved me a ton of time and questions!
Great video. We have lots of dented and cracked metal beads. I curse the textured walls we have in California. Not only are they ugly, in my opinion, but they make it so difficult to do repairs. I just hope I will be able to match the texture after fixing the bullnose corners. I love the velvety look of smooth walls. If our house were smaller, I might be tempted to skim-coat all of the walls to get rid of the texture.
I had this problem in my parents basement running along the corner of a soffit. What I did was very similar. I dug out the cracks with a 5 in 1 tool. Then I used Fiba Fuse tape over the cracks and coated them couple times. My only concern is after seeing your video, I realized I should have used at least couple more screws to secure the corner bead ! Shit. Hopefully it holds ! 😅. Let’s see, that was back in May. And so far it’s held up. Thanks for the video it was very helpful. I mostly paint but most of the work I bid has drywall and plaster issues. Keep up the good work brother
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awesome- thanks- I have a bunch of these in my house to repair- I basically did same, but not doing the mesh and would have been doing it again....so thanks for that tip- it's still mud so I can course corrent.
Bro ive been watching a bunch of your vids and your really good at explaining this stuff. Keep up the good work 👏
All the corners in my house are like this 😣 and it’s only 10 years old I was looking for the fix, thank you.
I prefer the vinyl beads. We glue them with aerosol adhesive and shot them with staples afterwards. I don’t care for the paper-faced beads because it’s too easy to nick the paper with a trowel or sander, and then you see that in the finish. Of course they are better than the old metal beads. Good job explaining the process. It doesn’t hurt to fill that crack with expandable caulking first, either.
These are the worst as well as the vinyle tape that when it comes loose you end up ripping out the entire run
@@bailey2624 Do you mean that the vinyl beads are the worst or the paper?
Very nice work! I have to repair cracks often because the houses move a bit in California, so the old metal beads don’t stand a chance. I do the same as you, chipping out the lose mud behind the crack but I like to use my gun with 1” staples to tighten up all the lose spots.
On new installs however I am really loving vinyl bead from Trim-Tex, using their method of spray glue and 1/2” staples. Like you said if the corner bead is only attached to the drywall then there’s very little chance of cracking.
I have this exact problem in my master bedroom. Thanks again for great video content!
Question; Why did you choose mesh tape here, on this repair? Most of your videos suggest paper tape. What advantage does mesh give for this? Thanks
It's a bit thinner so it's easier to hide.
@@vancouvercarpenter thank you
I've watched a bunch of your vids, very good. You convinced me to try a trowel instead of knives- same shoulder issues, short run yesterday and I like it..
Thank you for the video! I have this in my garage. I fixed everything.
Dudes can patch better than me while holding a camera with the other hand.
Great video, thanks for the detailed explanation of why it's happening, helps understand the fix
Great Vid, Ben!
You have to go gentle when screwing metal corner beads. You can bend the profile of the bead especially at the ends
I like all your videos!! Good work!!
A carbide paint scraper is great for removing the old mud that is not on the corner bead. makes hiding the tape easy.
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Great videos you explain what ur doing really well. I learned something today. Thanks Vancouver carpenter
Instead of adding a few screws use 18 gauge narrow crown staples, every inch or so on both sides. Very quick with a pneumatic stapler. No mesh needed after that.
You are a saint dude... Thanks a million!
Awesome, thank you! Looks exactly like the window seat I'm repairing
Thank you for the great tips
Please keep them coming.I learn something different from each video.
Outstanding video. Thank you.
Thanks for the great video to fix the corner bead crack! How long should I wait for the first mud coat to set before I put mesh tape and the second coat?
Great tutorial. Thank you.
Great advice again! Makes a lot of sense. Paper vs metal. Thank you. !
Great video man, thank you for sharing the knowledge!
Holy Crap! I have an 8 inch length of damaged corner bead to repair. I only have a 6 inch knife and a few smaller ones. Do I have to buy more gear and also do I have to mud as high as Ben did?
Hey Ben: Do you have a video on how to repair small nicks and chips on outside corner bead?
My wife said "call that man and tell him to come here" LOL!
Excellent information as always. Thanks for passing it along.
Instead of mesh/durabond can a diy dad use paper/all purpose over the course of a few days?
Yes you can. But even better would be all purpose and fibafuse tape.
Love your vids! I'm confused why you use mesh when I just watched your paper vs mesh video where you say to pretty much always use paper?
I think he used mesh because he was using thinset and the mesh will.provide strength over paper kind of like rebar in concrete.
Aaron Reeder QUICKset, not thinset. Thinset is a mortar product. Mesh tape is used here because it’s easier to wipe flat, which makes a smaller joint in this situation. I’ve done the exact same thing with steel beads. If you use paper tape you have to wipe REALLY tight, which can either tear the tape, bunch the tape, or pull the tape- and chances are you still have a proud joint from the corner. Mesh is just less hassle, and plenty strong here with the con-fill. I use Durock for this situation.
Thank you my friend.
Good job. I don't see any tape but I see you taping at 8:35😀
Thank you
great tips!... we purchased a home in 2016 ,,, and now we are finding the tape in some areas of the house is coming loose where the wall meets the ceiling ,,, almost as if they never pu enough mud behind the tape..?? is there a way to fix this without having to remove and retape??
Old tape will never get refastened properly so it is best to cut it out and retape and remud.
Another thing that causes beads to crack is that many times they’re only fastened with a bead knocker.... no screws, nails, staples, glue , etc. When I hang metal bead I use spray glue and ring shank ( drywall) nails.
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Thank you for your excellent instruction.
Hi Ben. I'm a big fan of your channel. I am having an unusual issue with a section of corner bead in a condo we just purchased. How can I send you a 10 second video to show you my problem so I could get your thoughts before I make a mistake with trying to correct it? Thanks!!
VanCarp.: I've always used the metal corners, however, I use a tool that connects the bead to the sheetrock, NOT to the studs. Its got little knives like, and you strike it with a hammer To punch little triangle shapes into the drywall. Similar to those truss building metal plates that you hammer into the wood.
Yes, a "crimper" but if that is the only form of attachment you rely on then it WILL always crack. Do you apply tape over your bead as well?
I personally prefer the steel beads like that with the little holes in them over paper beads, but you can’t be lazy and need to put lots of screws in them
Is there a reason to use quick set rather than regular joint compound, other than the speed with which it sets up (i.e. to do more in a day)?
any tips and tricks for to patch a drywall hole that has a plastic pipe coming out of it. how do you go around the pipe.
Think you could do vids on textured walls? Love your vids and have learned alot, thanks.
We don't do any texture out here so I am not experienced in it. Sorry I can't help.
...same process...just match texture after repairs...or are you asking how to texture...?...
@@vancouvercarpenter I wish we didn't have textured walls here in California. I hate them. So ugly and a nightmare to match after repairs.
@@logicalblueberry "So ugly" - no S---! I'll also never understand that here in the midwest in the nether regions well outside of inner city Chicago. Pretty much ZERO texture in the inner city, wherein a lot of elevated aesthetics are on display.
I searched for a guide on repairing a damaged corner- not an inner corner or an outer corner, but the corner of a sheet that got kicked while hanging a door. Any recommendations for how to fix other than cutting a new section to patch?
In another of your videos, you compared the merits of both mesh and paper tape saying: mesh tape is really only good for very small repairs and you preferred using paper everywhere especially for overhead structural wall components. In this video, you used mesh tape on the overhead. Can you elaborate on why you choose mesh tape for this solution instead of paper?
because its being blended in with the already painted wall. mesh tape is for repairs/patches because its sticky and then you throw mud on top. with paper you would have to put some mud on first, then the tape, then more mud. paper is best for new installations down the tapered/butt joints and inside corners
I agree I was kind of wondering the same. In one of the videos he explained that mesh tape flexes alot. And paper does not. If your patching a corner bead that has been moving alot why use mesh?
@@Van_bya_river like how he was describing in the segment where he noted that the corner bead should be able to move independently from the framing, this is the point. Like you said it flexes a lot, which it may need to at a given time. That prevents cracking and other issues
When using quickset you should use mesh tape
And sometimes when you screw one side the other cracks 😜and taping the bead helps it from re-cracking
You are just a straight up pro. Wish I had your skills!
Outstanding!
Is "quick set" another name for rapid set?
Definitely appreciate the detail you go into. Will have to repair a corner bead in the garage. But that is way down the list of things I need to do first.
I just bought some plastic corner bead. Should I go with metal? I'm sensing that the plastic will bunch up if I try to do a project like this.
This is a great video, thanks. I have a similar problem but with taped outer corners on a soffit where the tape pulled away from the wallboard. Do I use a similar technique of mudding and smoothing?
Hey Ben, how would you fix a crack right on the corner? I don't know why it would split there!?
Hey Ben, quick question. Is it the “proper way” to install these metal corner beads with screws in the first place? Sometimes I feel that staples “cheats” a solid hold on corner beads.
Great job!
Do you need primer after this before applying paint?
Question: is there any reason are you using meshtape vs paper on this particular job ? Thanks a lot :)
I had the exact same question! Could paper tape be used instead?
I know this is an old comment, but he replied on another comment that he used mesh because it's a bit thinner and therefore easier to hide under the mud. On yet another comment he also said that all-purpose mud and FibaFuse could be used (or, less preferably, all-purpose and paper tape) instead of quickset and mesh tape. I think it's because using paper tape risks building out the corner too much while trying to cover it adequately.
If there's sand texture on the wall do you want to scrape that off the full width of the new quickset?
Excellent video.
Do you sand between mud coats after putting the tape on? Or just until the end after the skim coat?
Nice video
You ever use fix all
I use it all the time it’s similar to drywall mud but sets fast and hard
I love your videos VC ! Question, Couldn't you put the mesh on along with the first coat after you refastened the metal corner? Just seems like it would be stronger that way....
How do you feel about the vinyl bead? I use the vinyl bead attached with spray adhesive and stapled then mud
you can put your camera on the head w gear. excellent work
Would you be able to do a video on your cleanup process ?
Hi. Good videos. I like listening to you. How do repair a rounded bullnose corner with a plastic corner bead?
Good stuff. Thanks