Instructions / Assembly
Measure & Cut
Measure 1/2 inch shorter than the 
floor to ceiling distance. Make two 
cuts toward the centerline, using tin 
snips. Use one continuous length, do 
not splice. Trim ends at 45° angle.
Apply Mud
Thin joint compound with water. 
Apply a generous, uniform layer 
2" on both sides.
Set the bead
Using light, even pressure set the 
bead centerd on the corner and 
tight to the ceiling.
Top View
Overlapping drywall sheets form the 
corner. The feathering of the drywall 
joint compound smoothly covers the 
nails & corner bead.
Top Coat Mud
Using a 6"- 10" drywall taping knife, 
apply a top coat of drywall joint 
compound to each side. Feather the 
compound 8" - 10" from the corner. 
Allow to dry.
6"-10"
Skim Coat
Apply a thinner third coat of drywall 
joint compound to each side, 
feathered 10" - 12". Allow to dry.
6"-10"
3
4"-5"
Drywall Compound
Framing
1 2
4 5
3
COMPOSITE CORNER BEAD
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