Strait-Flex Original, Flexible Corner Bead, Composite, 2-3/8 in. x 100 ft. Roll
The Original roll corner bead from Strait Flex is the most versatile, multi-purpose drywall corner product in the market today. Using the Original roll corner bead creates perfect inside and outside 90 degree and off-angle corners. Produces fast, straight, and strong corners using standard compounds with no special tools or fasteners needed. The second coat of compound can be applied immediately and a very light skim coat to finish.
- High-Performance Drywall Corner Bead
- Finishes inside and outside 90 degree and off-angle corners
- Width 2-3/8 in.
- Flexible Corner Bead
- Designed for straightening common framing irregularities
- Slotted edges offer superior bonding action
- Uses half the compound as conventional corner bead
- Resists common cracking problems
- Creates perfect inside and outside 90 degree and off-angle corners
| Type | Corner Bead |
|---|---|
| Width | 2-3/8 in. |
| Length | 100 ft. |
| Brand | ClarkDietrich |
| Material | Composite |
| Manufacturer Code | SO-100S |
Application:
- Cut Straight-Flex Original to the desired length and trim the ends at 45-degree angles. Fold Original in half at the center crease, with the print-sides facing themselves. For out side corners, fold more than the desired angle with the print-side facing the wall. For inside corners, fold less than the desired angle with the print-side facing out.
- Apply all-purpose compound to corner. Press Original tinto the wet compound, adjust, if necessary, to create a straight line and wipe down tight and smooth with a taping knife.
- The first finishing coat of compound can be applied immediately. Let this dry completely, for several hours or overnight.
- With a 6" or 8 " taping knife, apply your final coat of compound, feathering the compound beyond previous cout. For inside corners, a very light coat of compound is all that's needed. Let this dry completely, for several hours or overnight.
- Sand lightly with 120 grit sandpaper. Original will not fuzz-up like paper or mesh tapes.
- Alternatively, Strait-Flex Original can be installed on an outside corner with the print-side facing out. Installing Original in this manner means that the product's pronounced nose will face the wall, allowing the corner to be finished without a nose.
Additionally, installing the product in this fashing allows the flock backing to face the wall, which increases bonding strenght. Be aways the excessive wiping using this method could case too much mud to be removed from the backside of the prouduct- in the event that this happens, you may experience flange pop due to the "memory" of the hinge in the hose of Strait-Flex Original. It is due to this nuance that we recommend installation with the print-side facing in on an outside corner, however, you can achieve the same fast, straight, and stronge finish installing the product in both fashions.