Replace external corner beads for re-skim?

Dave1978 · Post by **Dave1978** » Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:51 pm

Hi,
I have a wall with an external corner. I plan on having the room re-skimmed if I can find a plasterer.

Will they remove the current corner bead, or just stick a new corner bead on top of the existing?

The condition of the walls is just bad enough to warrant a reskim. Quite solid though.

Thanks,
Dave.

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:56 pm

Dave1978 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:51 pmWill they remove the current corner bead, or just stick a new corner bead on top of the existing?

Would it not depend on what you ask them to do, and the condition of the existing one?

Dave1978 · Post by **Dave1978** » Thu Aug 26, 2021 5:11 pm

Hi,
I presume they will need to replace it, as the existing one is under the existing skim.

I was wondering if it goes on top of, or replaces the existing one?

Dave

Peloquin-UK · Post by **Peloquin-UK** » Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:13 pm

They'll stick a new one over the corner and skim to it.

Dave1978 · Post by **Dave1978** » Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:18 pm

Peloquin-UK wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:13 pm They'll stick a new one over the corner and skim to it.

Perfect. Thanks Peloquin.

Dave.

wes56 · Post by **wes56** » Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:16 pm

Dave1978,
Presuming you are talking about a solid plaster corner, no plaster board involved.
It could depend on whether the existing bead is damaged - or rusty from damp conditions?
The correct method might then be to remove the existing corner bead - fix a new corner bead, and fill-in & skim.

Dave1978 · Post by **Dave1978** » Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:25 pm

Hi,
Solid plaster. No damp. No issues really.

There are a few in the room. Around windows, one near a fireplace.

I appreciate there is no standard practice, but in this room I at least, cannot see any complications with damp etc.. I would like it re-skimmed to get rid of the wallpaper and have a nice, paintable finish.

Thanks all for your help.

Dave.