How To Attach Corner Molding To Sheet Rock Walls

When you re considering how best to add trim to any room don t just think ceilings and floors.

How to attach corner molding to sheet rock walls.

The solution is to apply a thin bead of panel adhesive or construction adhesive and then tack the molding to the wall with a nail gun. If approved i will thumb it up and you ll get a notification. Skip to 1 10 for how to. Wipe the corners on the edge of the pan to prevent drips then spread compound over one side of the corner making sure that the nose of the bead is covered.

Purchase one or two extra baseboards in case of cutting mistakes. Then apply construction adhesive at the top and bottom. Measure each wall at least twice. For a better grip shoot a pair of nails next to each other and at opposite angles so they form a wedge.

Firmly press into place and hold tightly against the wall and lift off for one to three minutes before pressing back into place. Comments will need approval before they show up. Use any readily available brand of standard caulk in conjunction with a caulking gun to apply a thin line along any joints in the molding. If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in.

Place the molding with adhesive up to the wall or area you are installing the molding to. Taping knife with compound mixed with little or no water to minimize shrinkage. Heavily load an 8 in. Two coats cover the corner.

Corners and seams where two pieces come together should get a light application of caulk to hide the crack. If you are a beginner add six inches or more to your total measurement to give yourself some leeway. Install the top cap. Baseboard molding will conceal any gap at that end lightly press on the corner of the bead squaring the legs of the strip against the walls.

Smooth the first coat in three steps. Trim frp panels to fit. Add additional room to your measurements to allow for outside corners. Cut any fixture openings.

Cut the corner bead to length with tin snips keeping its bottom end about 1 2 inch off the floor. First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps. Molding and trim can turn a plain square room into a true showpiece. Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends.