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I’ve got two corners I won’t be able to screw into, but I’ve only got metal corner beads on spare. When I was demoing some it appears they spackled some metal corner beads on.

Is it possible to spackle corner beads on or do I have to get ones meant for it?

I’ve got two corners I won’t be able to screw into, but I’ve only got metal corner beads on spare. When I was demoing some it appears they spackled some metal corner beads on. Is it possible to spackle corner beads on or do I have to get ones meant for it?

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Corner bead should be installed with a corner bead tool and hammer first. This “counter sinks” the bead first. Failure to do this will require a lot of buildup to avoid edges of metal being exposed while sanding.

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He is talkin bout an EXISTING bead, not a new install. NEW installs should be vinyl, they are easier to work with.

--using the hammer and corner bead tool always results in the bead being mis-aligned, unless you do it on a regular basis. Vinyl bead with spray adhesive allows you to use a wide taping knife to ensure the bead is uniform with the wall. Sometimes I use 20 minute plaster in blobs if no adhesive is handy. Blobs every 12 inches, set bead, check along the length with drywall knife, and walk away. Come back later, and coat entire bead with slow-setting plaster.

Beads can also be set with a stapler, using long staples. Electric or pneumatic staplers are easiest to use. If any are sticking out after plaster is dry, just hit them with a grinder.--been in the trades 30+ years