Vinyl Corner Bead vs Metal: Which One is Better for Drywall?

In the drywall finishing industry, there&#;s a long-running debate &#; vinyl or metal corner bead? Of course, drywall corners need more than just a little protection to withstand the impacts of daily life, which is why corner bead is so important. But what material do you choose to provide that protection? (Bonus points if you can save some money and some labor in the process.) We&#;ve been manufacturing vinyl corner beads for over 50 years, so we might be a little biased on this debate. But talk to a lot of drywall pros, and they&#;ll tell you there are definitely many benefits of using vinyl corner bead over metal.

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In this article, we&#;ll dig into just a few of those benefits, and why they should matter to you and your business.

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What to know about outside corner beads

There seems to be a lot of opinions and misinformation going around about outside corner beads. To help clear up any confusion, we spoke with several professional mudslingers and picked the brain of a USG Product Manager. What we found is that there really is no &#;best&#; or &#;worst&#; corner bead overall; each has their pros and cons. For many of the experienced pros we talked to it all came down to personal preference in the end. That said, some beads are definitely better suited for certain scenarios and different experience levels.

We are only discussing 90-degree corners in this story, but most of the information here applies to splayed (larger angled) beads as well as beads with decretive profiles. For more information on everything else having to do with drywall, click here.