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Sheetrock® Brand Dur-A-Bead® Corner Bead
All-metal, galvanized steel reinforcement that installs easily by crimping or nailing to steel or wood framing through panels.
Overview
Overview
This durable bead is all-metal, galvanized steel reinforcement that installs easily by crimping or nailing to steel or wood framing through panels. Sheetrock® Brand Dur-A-Bead® Corner Bead protects external corners, angles and panel intersections in drywall construction. It is concealed with our joint compounds, delivering a smooth, finished corner that protects corners from impact.
Main Features
The nose of the Sheetrock® Brand Dur-A-Bead® Corner Bead helps prevent damage from impact and provides a screed for finishing textures.- Available in a wide variety of styles, lengths and flange widths for flexible application
- Made of corrosion-resistant, all metal galvanized steel
- Ideal for both steel and wood-frame construction
- Provides excellent joint compound adhesion where required
Applications
- Administrative Offices
- Auditoriums and Gymnasiums
- Bars Restaurants and Dining Areas
- Cafeterias
- Classrooms
- Convention and Meeting Rooms
- Corridors and Hallways
- Department Stores and Boutiques
- Dormitories
- Executive Areas, Conference Areas and Board Rooms
- Exterior Soffits and Indoor Parking Garage
- Galleries and Exhibit Spaces
- Garages
- Grocery Stores
- Guest Rooms and Suites
- Health and Fitness
- Kitchens and Food Prep Areas
- Laboratories, Operating Rooms and Imaging Rooms
- Lobbies and Reception Areas
- Locker Rooms, Shower Areas and Pools
- Mall Interior Spaces
- Mechanical Rooms
- Media Centers, Music Rooms and Libraries
- Multi-Family Residential and Condos
- Nurseries and Birthing Rooms
- Open Plan Offices
- Patient Rooms
- Restrooms, Utility Rooms and Loading Docks
- Single-Family Residential
- Stairways and Elevator Shafts
- Theatres
- Traditional Offices
- Warehouses
Installation
Installation Guide PDF 40.2 KB
Documents & Files
Data Sheets & Specifications
| Data/Submittal Sheet (English) | PDF 462.3 KB |
Catalogs & Brochures
| System Catalog (English) | PDF 18.5 MB |
Installation & Technical Manuals
| Installation Guide (English) | PDF 40.2 KB |
SDS, Certifications & Reports
| SDS (English) | PDF 55.4 KB |
| SDS (Spanish) | PDF 36.7 KB |
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Question Guidlines
- Questions should relate to this product specifically.
- For help with pricing, availability, or delivery, please call 800.874.4968 (Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm Central)
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q & a
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When installing corner bead or 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.
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Do paper-faced beads and trims cost more than bare-faced trims?
Yes, but they require fewer repair callbacks to fix edge-cracked corners.
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What should I do before installing 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.
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Call our Technical Support team at 800-874-4968 (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4 pm Central).