How To Attach Corner Molding To Sheet Rock Walls

Molding and trim can turn a plain square room into a true showpiece.

How to attach corner molding to sheet rock walls.

Corners and seams where two pieces come together should get a light application of caulk to hide the crack. Any excess should be wiped away before painting to avoid imperfections and bumps along the seams. Place the molding with adhesive up to the wall or area you are installing the molding to. Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends.

Taping knife with compound mixed with little or no water to minimize shrinkage. Measure each wall at least twice. 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. For a better grip shoot a pair of nails next to each other and at opposite angles so they form a wedge.

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

Work with the molding and adhesive for up to 10 minutes before it dries. Install the corner moulding and panel. Purchase one or two extra baseboards in case of cutting mistakes. If you are a beginner add six inches or more to your total measurement to give yourself some leeway.

Cut the corner bead to length with tin snips keeping its bottom end about 1 2 inch off the floor. Skip to 1 10 for how to. Install the top cap. If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in.

First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps. If approved i will thumb it up and you ll get a notification. 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. Comments will need approval before they show up.

Firmly press into place and hold tightly against the wall and lift off for one to three minutes before pressing back into place. Cut any fixture openings. 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. Then apply construction adhesive at the top and bottom.