How To Repair Outside Corner Of Drywall

Unsightly dents or cracks in drywall corner joints can be fixed with a few simple steps.. The actual repair takes only a couple of hours, but you will have to wait .
The only repair is removal and replacement of the damaged bead. Cut into the bead about an inch or so above and below the damaged portion using a hacksaw. Score each edge of the corner bead with a utility knife. Pry off the damaged section of corner bead with a nail pry bar.
For the best results from a paint job, repair any flaws in your walls before painting.. Underneath the joint compound and paint that cover the drywall is a metal "corner bead.". Using putty knife, fill in area with spackling compound, using the edge of the corner bead as a guide.
To tape outside wall corners, start by attaching a metal or plastic corner bead to. For inside wall corners, fold paper drywall tape lengthwise down the middle to .

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