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 SMARTBEAD
(TM) Corner Bead
Finishing drywall corners just
got easier! Introducing SMARTBEAD, the preferred alternative to steel
corner bead.
SMARTBEAD is compact and flexible
and much easier to use than steel corner bead. But it has all the advantages
of steel. Victory Bear is confident that this product will take over the
market in the next few years.
When professional drywallers
have tried SMARTBEAD and experienced its benefits, they agree that it
is superior to steel corner bead in every way.
Here are some of the advantages
of SMARTBEAD:
- Smartbead comes in 200 foot
rolls. Packaging allows it to be unrolled from the box as needed.
- Light and compact for easy
transport and less storage space.
- Easy to use and forms better
into and around drywall corners.
- Safe and easy to cut and
size. No injuries from burrs or sharp corners.
- Strength and performance
matches or exceeds steel - no damaged corners.
- Savings in joint compound
(mud) and drying time due to thin design.
- Superior bonding qualities.
- One-touch tape version eliminates
attaching materials ~ labor.
We've
covered all the angles
How
to Use SMARTBEAD
Without
One-Touch Tape...
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Cut SMARTBEAD to the desired length |
2..
With raised center of SMARTBEAD facing outward, bend
inward and pull through the hand. |
3.
Apply base coat
of joint compound to corner edges. |
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Lightly press SMARTBEAD
into base coat of joint compound. |
5..
Secure SMARTBEAD in place by pressing firmly with tape
knife. |
6.
When joint compound
and SMARTBEAD are well bonded, apply joint compound to outside surface
and finish normally. |
How
to Use SMARTBEAD
With
One-Touch Tape...
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| 1.
Cut SMARTBEAD to
the desired length |
2.
With raised center
of SMARTBEAD facing outward, bend inward and pull through the hand. |
3.
Peel 3 to 4 inches
off one tape strip and place SMARTBEAD into the starting position.
Then, continue to strip the tape and press the exposed adhesive to
the wall until completed. Repeat with the other tape strip. |
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Apply joint compound
to the outside surface and finish normally. |
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