Corner beads are a type of metal flashing that is applied to the outside corners of drywall to protect the corners and provide a clean, straight edge. If a corner bead isn’t secured properly, it can pull loose from the drywall and leave a crack running along the edge.

A special corner crimping tool and rubber mallet are often used to secure the metal corner to the drywall, but that alone may not be enough to hold the corner securely. For further reinforcement, nail the corner to the wall studs every 6”- 8” through the predrilled holes.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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