SHEETROCK® Brand Paper-Faced Metal Trim

SHEETROCK® Paper-Faced Metal Trims reinforce architectural edges, protecting them from chipping, cracking, and normal wear-and-tear.

Additional Resources:

Data/Submittal Sheets
Sheetrock Paper-Faced Metal Corner Bead and Trim Data Submittal Sheet J1356
MSDS
SHEETROCK Paper Faced Metal Bead and Trim

SHEETROCK Paper Faced Metal Bead and Trim Spanish

SHEETROCK Paper Faced Metal Bead and Trim French

SHEETROCK® Paper-Faced Metal Trims reinforce architectural edges, protecting them from chipping and cracking, producing corners that stay beautiful despite the stresses of normal building movement and everyday wear-and-tear. They are made with a strong, paper tape laminated to a sturdy, rust-resistant metal form, ensuring excellent adhesion of joint compounds, textures, and paints.

The trims are available in a variety of profiles and install easily, adhering to the substrate with joint compound. Nailing is not required, eliminating nail popping when the wood frame shrinks.

The trims are backed by a 30-year limited lifetime warranty for long-term performance

Install Guides

Title	Format	Size
Bead and Trim Installation Guide - J1124	pdf	763 KB

MSDS

Title	Format	Size
SHEETROCK Paper Faced Metal Bead and Trim	pdf	124 KB
SHEETROCK Paper Faced Metal Bead and Trim Spanish	pdf	130 KB
SHEETROCK Paper Faced Metal Bead and Trim French	pdf	129 KB

Product Data/Submittal Sheets

Title	Format	Size
Sheetrock Paper-Faced Metal Corner Bead and Trim Data Submittal Sheet J1356	pdf	303 KB

Warranty Information

Title	Format	Size
USG Paper-Faced Metal Nail-On Bead and Trim Full Warranty - J1720	pdf	51 KB
USG Paper-Faced Metal Tape-On Bead and Trim Full Warranty - J1713	pdf	63 KB

General

What should I do before installating corner bead and trim?
Make sure wallboard is clean, firm and dry before applying corner bead and trim. Also, verify that the bead or trim is wide enough to cover any gaps in the wallboard.
Do paper-faced beads and trims cost more than bare-faced trims?
Yes, but they require fewer repair callbacks to fix edge-cracked corners.
Will the paper on the bead fuzz when sanded?
No, the patented nose coating on paper-faced bead and trim prevents the paper from fuzzing or when sanded.

Installation

Do I need special tools to apply paper-faced beads and trims?
No. Tape-on bead and trim can be applied using drywall finishing tools and nail-on bead and trim can be applied using drywall applicator tools.
Can paper-faced, tape-on beads and trim be filled with joint compound the same day they are applied?
Yes, but it is recommended that they set for a few hours before filling.
What should I do before installation?
Make sure wallboard is clean, firm and dry before applying corner bead and trim. Also, verify that the bead or trim is wide enough to cover any gaps in the wallboard.
How much space should be left between the trim and the floor?
Leave a 1/4" space between the bottom edge of the corner bead or trim and the floor.
What is the best way to remove the protective masking on the back of SHEETROCK™ Brand Pre-masked L-Trim?
Relax the serrated edge by pre-creasing or folding the strip. This ensures smooth removal of the masking and results in a clear tear that will not damage the trim.

Performance

What is the warranty for USG® Brand Paper-Faced Metal Tape-On and Nail-On Bead and Trim?
The warranty is effective for 30 years from the date of the installation in the structure. See complete warranty for details.
What are some advantages of paper-faced beads?
They provide superior adhesion to joint compound, primer and paint. They have a lower bead height than bare faced beads and trims. This requires less consumption of joint compound when coating the trims. They have an almost non-existent chance of leaching rust through the joint compound and finish paint. Tape-on trim rarely edge cracks, a common problem with Nail-on and Staple on bead and trim.
Will the paper on the beads fuzz when sanded?
No, the patented nose coating on paper faced bead and trim prevents it from fuzzing or delaminating when sanded.
Why would tape-on bead and trim be used instead of nail-on?
Nail-on bead and trim is attached to framing (usually wood). They twist and edge crack when the framing moves due to lumber drying and settling. Tape on bead and trip floats with the wallboard when the framing moves and the building settles. They do not edge crack when these situations occur.

Technical

What kind of paper is used on paper-faced bead and trim?
The paper is joint tape used in drywall finishing. Joint tape provides the best adhesion for paper to wallboard using joint compound.
Can paper-faced tape-on bead and trim be filled with joint compound the same day they are applied?
Yes, but it is recommended that they set for a few hours before filling.
What is the best way to remove the protective masking on the back of SHEETROCK® Brand Pre-masked L-Trim?
Relax the serrated edge by pre-creasing or folding the strip. This ensures smooth removal of the masking and results in a clear tear that will not damage the trim.
How much space should be left between the trim and the floor?
Leave a 1/4" space between the bottom edge of the corner bead or trim and the floor.