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How to Install Bullnose Corners

You have several corner and finish options from which to choose when finishing the interior drywall of your home. One way to smooth the transition between two walls is to use a rounded or bullnose corner bead. This creates a circular edge at the 90 degree turn and is appealing to the eye. Plastic bullnose corner bead is simple for homeowners to work with.

Things You'll Need

  • Baseboard adapter
  • Measuring tape
  • Tin snips
  • Bullnose corner bead
  • Spray adhesive
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure and mark the baseboard adapter to the length of your wood trim. Cut the adapter to the proper length with the tin snips.

    • 2

      Spray a little adhesive on the bottom of the corner and the back of the baseboard adapter. Press and hold the baseboard adapter for 15 seconds against the bottom of the wall.

    • 3

      Measure from the baseboard adapter to the top of the wall with a measuring tape. Measure and cut the bullnose corner bead to that length.

    • 4

      Spray a little adhesive on the corner and the back of the bullnose corner bead. Press and hold the corner bead for 15 seconds against the corner of the drywall. Allow it to dry for several hours before applying plaster.