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ClarkDietrich Quicksilver Galvanized Steel Drywall Corner Bead, 9 ft
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ClarkDietrich Quicksilver Galvanized Steel Drywall Corner Bead, 9 ft
ClarkDietrich Quicksilver corner bead is a galvanized steel drywall finishing bead, 9 ft per piece, that reinforces outside corners and forms a screed for clean finishing. Its deeply knurled and perforated flanges give excellent joint compound adhesion, and the exposed nose resists impact. Fasten it by nailing, stapling, screwing or clinching, making it the most economical bead in the Quicksilver line.
Key Features:
- Superior Adhesion: Deeply knurled and perforated flanges deliver excellent joint compound adhesion.
- Impact-Resistant Nose: The exposed nose resists impact and forms a screed for finishing.
- Galvanized Protection: Specially enhanced galvanized steel provides corrosion protection.
- Consistent Results: A unique manufacturing process provides consistent finishing every time.
- Flexible Fastening: Can be nailed, stapled, screwed or clinched into place.
- Economical Choice: The most economical drywall finishing corner bead option in the Quicksilver product line.
Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ClarkDietrich |
| Sell unit | 1 piece, 9 ft |
| Product line | Quicksilver |
| Material | Enhanced galvanized steel |
| Color / finish | Galvanized |
| Length | 9 ft |
| Dimensions | 9 ft stick corner bead |
| Flange treatment | Deeply knurled and perforated for compound adhesion |
| Fastening | Nailed, stapled, screwed or clinched |
| Intended use | Metal reinforcement for drywall outside corners |
Coverage & How Much You Need:
Each 9 ft piece reinforces one outside corner run of up to 9 ft. Measure total outside corner linear footage in the room, add waste for cuts, and divide by 9 ft to order pieces.
Fit and Compatibility:
Quicksilver corner bead works with standard drywall and joint compound finishing on any interior wall system. Fasten to wood or steel framing with nails, screws, staples or a clinching tool, and finish with compound coats per standard drywall practice. For high-abuse corners consider a heavier-gauge or paper-faced bead from the ClarkDietrich line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What is included?
A: One 9 ft piece of galvanized steel Quicksilver corner bead per order unit.
Q: How many pieces do I need?
A: Measure your outside corner runs, add waste for cuts, and divide by 9 ft per piece.
Q: How is it attached?
A: Nail, staple, screw or clinch it into place, then finish with joint compound.
Q: Why the perforated flanges?
A: The deeply knurled, perforated flanges lock into joint compound for superior adhesion and fewer cracks.
Q: Will it rust?
A: It is made from specially enhanced galvanized steel with a galvanized coating for corrosion protection.
Q: What is the nose for?
A: The exposed metal nose resists impact and acts as a screed so your trowel rides level while finishing.
Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk
For everyday residential and light commercial corners, Quicksilver is the value pick: knurled, perforated flanges bond well and the nose gives you a true screeding edge. Fasten at the nose and flanges in a pattern that keeps the bead straight, and check for bow before taping. On corners that take repeated abuse, step up to a bullnose or vinyl bead instead.
Cut metal bead edges are sharp; wear gloves and eye protection when cutting and handling corner bead.
Order ClarkDietrich Quicksilver 9 ft galvanized corner bead for crisp, economical drywall corners.
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