fiona_kim97•2d agoOG Member

Changed my mind about those fiberglass mesh corner beads

Always thought they were junk for new builds. Used them on a Reno job in Tacoma where the old plaster walls were a mess. They bent around the weird angles way better than metal. No cracks after a full season change. Anyone else switch over for repair work?

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3 Comments

fiona_garcia2d ago

Sometimes the old way isn't the best way, and we just need a better tool.

grant3472d ago

Ever try to cut a straight line on old, wavy trim with a hand saw? It's a nightmare. A good miter saw with a laser guide makes it look easy. Same with stripping paint, a heat gun is way better than a chemical stripper that never works right. The right tool just changes the whole job.

jackson.sage2d ago

Yeah they're a lifesaver on old houses... metal just fights you on those uneven walls. Stuck with them for any plaster repair now.