Drywall installation: outside corner
#1
07-10-11, 12:57 PM
Drywall installation: outside corner
Framed for small utility closet and now in process of installing the drywall. I came across a situation where there will be 1 side of a corner where the edge running from floor to ceiling will be tapered and on the corresponding edge it would be tapered except for the top 2' where there would be a butt edge. I am a novice with little experience in taping and applying joint compound. I do intend installing an outside corner bead. My question is whether I should remove a section of the drywall already installed and purchase another sheet and do away with the 2' butt to tapered corner, imagine if it can be done it would be a finishing nightmare. Appreciate any suggestions, input.
dave
dave
#2
07-10-11, 01:31 PM
I'm having a hard time visualizing the corner 
could you supply a pic or two?
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/el...your-post.html
could you supply a pic or two?http://www.doityourself.com/forum/el...your-post.html
#3
07-11-11, 05:49 AM
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I personally would not put the tapered edge of drywall on a corner, at least not an outside one.
#5
07-11-11, 06:38 AM
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yeah, outside corners should never have tapered edges. But prefilling is a good idea if you don't want to replace it. Fill the taper up with mud, let it dry, then put your corner bead on.
#6
07-11-11, 08:26 AM
I will pull the 1 side with the tapered edge and see if able to rotate from head to toe and see if it fits. Did I mention it's a vintage cabin where nothing is square or level. Anyhow, intend picking up a couple pieces of sheet rock and replace as needed. I really appeciate the information from all, 
it's very helpful.
Thank you, dave
it's very helpful. Thank you, dave
