Pro Tip: How to Remove Sheetrock Corner Bead 

Timeless info here... FWIW I was using exactly this method just 2 weeks ago as I got into the tear-out phase of a remodel project because it's still the best method I know!

Here's a companion video that might help you out even more: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r8TH0BY4Sj0.html

@nextlevelcarpentry Tool is nowhere to be found. Advice?

@darrelstickler personally I have used a simple flat screwdriver. Lift the metal sheet slowly in each section, and it should not do much damage, as seen in the video.

@@pensums I’m demo’ing a room. Unfortunately, there is no door, so outside corner bead. It’s a trick to demo from inside the room to just around the corner bead but NOT damage the drywall around the corner. That Tiamat tool was awesome to crack the mud cleanly on the “good” wall so you only have to float a 12-18” for a class 4 finish. Somehow this awesome tool has disappeared from the market. Maybe a patent or other legal issue. I threw a Crescent version into my Cart to try. I tried vicegrips and a fence nail extractor and it won’t grab the metal bead enough to crack the mud and yank the corner bead.

tedalat... you're quite welcome. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing! Best, Matt

Yes Ross, you HAVE to buy skinny flat bars 😁😎 Actually one is more than adequate for many things and the main reason I have two is because how often I misplace only one... Best, Matt

Where did you buy?

@@bidennyou1093online I don’t recall what website it seems like Amazon. It’s well worth the money

Useful tips are one thing, Judy, but viewing, compliments and encouragement from people like you are the key to growth so: thank you!! Best, Matt

For sure, Gaz... glad you enjoy 'em! There's more good stuff on the way so thanks for being patient when all I have time for is something shorter like this that isn't so much to do with actual carpentry. 😆 Best, Matt

For sure, Spencer! Thanks for commenting and 'liking' here... more to come... Best, Matt

Ben Willmott Thanks so much Ben! I always try to put something I find useful in the videos but I'm never sure who will use it and how so I appreciate your comment! Best, Matt

Very much agree with!!!! Thank you

Thank you both!!

As you discovered the end Nippers are more commonly available and nearly as effective... glad you discovered that and save yourself some work!

Thanks for commenting and subscribing, Ronin! The Extractors are one of those tools you can do without until you get a pair, THEN you wonder how you did without 'em! 😁😎

Hey Mark; This is my preferred method but if you're not able to find the Extractors like the ones I use you can also use these Channelock nippers which are a bit more common and available: www.amazon.com/dp/B000LEBRYI/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ hope that helps... and, naturally, you're quite welcome! Best, Matt

For sure Arek... you're most welcome. I appreciate your watching and commenting! Best, Matt

That's the best kind: those that you didn't know you didn't know you NEED! 😁😂😎 Thanks for commenting, billeybop!

RHI Hodag Thanks for sayin' RHI... much appreciated! Best, Matt

Glad you found the other video too Mattyice... you're sure welcome! It's viewers like you who I did these videos for... you'll build a fine reputation listening to customer complaints/concerns and adapting your work methods to comply. They'll be talking about you to their friends who've hired typical contractors who blow them off saying "sorry lady, this is how we always do it" and those friends will call YOU for their next project! Best, Matt

Thanks Ray... keep the pliers in mind for other applications as well... truly a must-have tool in my thinking. Best, Matt Oh, and Happy Father's Day to you too!

You're welcome FHC... thanks for watching! Best, Matt

David Ossinger thanks for your subscription David... I try to pack my videos full of things that I use daily on jobs and projects that I do for paying clients of my custom design build remodeling business. There's a lot of great videos in the pipeline and I hope to learn that subscription with content as I get it published and uploaded. Best, Matt

You're welcome, sennest, glad you like the tidbit. And thanks for your life advice... I try to heed it as much as possible to offset RU-vid and a few other thankless taskmasters. Not sure what your hobbies are but I love to get out on my Scott Spark 900 and pedal on singletrack until I hate it 😁😎 Don't suppose you're a mountain biker? If you've told me before, forgive my lack of recall. Best, Matt

Tom Truesdale thanks Mr Truesdale... always appreciate seeing your comments here... I hope I can find a current reliable source for those pliers otherwise I'll feel bad for telling viewers about something that they can't actually get😯

It's a cult classic, cheewurz 😁😎 It's actually the best tool I've found for pulling staples off Romex wire without damaging the sheath too... but I suppose you can flick those little staples off with your side cutters or lineman's pliers in an instant with no need to haul another tool around? It's best use is for de-nailing trim on a remodel project when it needs to be salvaged and re-used, so if you get into that situation you'd love it. Best, Matt

Means a lot to me, Klaus... thanks for letting me know! Best, Matt

You're welcome, Matt. Just what we want to be: welcome mat, right?! 😀

Surely your customers would never walk all over YOU.@@NextLevelCarpentry

That's good to know, Daynaleo.. I think the Extractors have a cleaner design but if the Crescent's work well then function trumps looks! Thanks for sharing... Best, Matt

Thanks for sayin' Shantell... if you're interested in more of my tips for removing drywall, you might like this video too: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r8TH0BY4Sj0.html Best, Matt

Good one, Michael! I guess my only defense is in saying that as radical as my method looks it's nothing compared to the typical debauchery necessary for tearing the bead off with a claw hammer 😁😂😎 Thanks for commenting!!

Thanks Monte... do you happen to know if and where they're available? I've had mine for 20 years or so, I guess, and hope viewers can still get a new pair but fear a patent infringement issue or something has changed things. Best, Matt

I also have had mine for a long time I like mine so much that I bought several I hope they are still available MIT same school I am still learning from

Monte Glover MIT is the one school where you check in and can never check out😆

Found some www.ebay.com/p/Jefferson-Tool-The-Extractor-Nail-Remover/1600194916?iid=283004261330&chn=ps

Cool! Hope someone is able to take advantage of this... Best, Matt

You're welcome, T Willey... and possibly in luck. I'm replacing an old tub with a new one on this very project and am planning a video to show a ridiculously simple way to level the support surface which, in this case, is 3/4" plywood subflooring. The method is viable for any tub with a flat bottom surface. Some old fiberglass tubs have an irregular bottom which would require a different, more involved, method but what I'll show is how I shim from zero to 5/16" under the whole bottom of the tub to level it for an 'undermount' style installation... hope to get it out late this week, if not it will be the week of July 1st because of prior obligations. Best, Matt

Thanks Flat Out... the boot tying method is floating around 'out there' in a number of circles but I wanted to show it specifically for a carpentry 'audience' because I've never seen in and around construction jobs. I appreciate the 'congrats' too... it's viewers like you who are responsible for that growth! Best, Matt

Next Level Carpentry, does it work with mountaineering boots? Ice climbing boots?

Absolutely... in fact, I first learned and used this method for my LaSportiva Miura rock climbing shoes and Lhoste mountaineering boots and only after started using it for work boots. You just can't beat it for those 'slippery' round laces! Best, Matt

Next Level Carpentry, I also used it on my LaSportiva Muira and LaSportiva K2. I used to climb with a guy in his late 40's and early 50's who used it exclusively. Anyway, that guy progressed faster in his climbing than anyone I knew. He did 5.12a at the end of his first or second year. It probably was his lacing method.

Hilarious... and here I thought it was from using anti-gravity chalk! Now you're telling me it's ALL about well tied laces and NOT about being able to dance up a face with nothing but dime thick edges and sloping crytals to 'stand' on, right?! It was a sad day when I upgraded to the velcro Miura's and never went back to lace-ups...

Interesting list of preferences for footwear, and all practical and sensible for what you get into. The hiking footwear I prefer is much different from work footwear too... makes me glad there's more to wear than the high-top tennis shoes that were standard issue for summer vacation back in the day! 😁😎

Jay Mesawitz Thanks Jay... it's one of those tips I'm glad to share but then again hope that viewers don't ever have to really use it cuz that kind of tear out is always is a nasty job😧 Happy Father's Day to you as well... Beat, Matt

Next Level Carpentry my bathroom demo, only about a month ago, was not so surgical. And it is equally true that it involved money and effort not necessarily anticipated. Results were great though. My vanity build was not too shabby for a hobbyist.

There's a level of 'refinement' in the video production process that filters out much of the 'not so surgical' parts inevitable on every project. Congrats on your vanity build... it's always nice to get to the rebuild stage, especially after a worse than normal tear-out, right?

What are you doing this week, Brian? 😁😬😎 I've got to haul new 5/8 4x12x54" rock up stairs, through the house and hang it in this cool but tough 'little' bathroom and I could sure use the help! I understand if that's not what you had in mind because you don't need to 'learn from a master' how to grunt rock around, right? Best, Matt

See one, do one, teach one is the norm in the trades, right? As long as a person keeps an open mind, uninhibited by pride from experience, there's always something cool and new to learn! Best, Matt

Matt, I've got to think you probably have unique/better ways to haul that rock, too! Run it through the board Contracter??@@NextLevelCarpentry

@@francismccabe3265 I WISH! Grunt, grunt, grunt, Matt

I watch the sparky that subs on my projects pull staples... he don't need no stinkin' Extractors either! 😂 So you use a Trucker's knot for boot laces? Guess I'm not exactly sure what it is but know it's good to not have to fuss with laces during the day... Best, Matt

That's great news, Thomas... can you provide a link in a reply on this comment/thread? I'll pin your comment if you can/do. Thanks for letting us know! Best, Matt

Only found them on ebay for 39-40 USD.. Curious to know why it's still unavailable on Amazon...

The leverage on these is much better than Channel locks, Tom, because they were designed specifically for this kind of pulling action... but channel locks will certainly do in a pinch. Also I've heard from folks who use end-cut cutters like these successfully too: www.amazon.com/dp/B000LEBRYI/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ Best, Matt

Thanks for commenting, Randy... yes, the majority of corner bead here IS metal with the exception of flexible stuff for arches and such. With plastic in use where you are I'm guessing you pretty much disregard all the fuss shown in this video? Metal corner bead is more of an issue when attached to metal studs with screws to the point that all that these pliers do is snap off the taping mud and expose screw heads for removal. Thanks for weighing in here... Best, Matt

Thanks for your comment, Daniel, and insightful perspective. Truth be told I'd love to 'film a complete project' but, without a camera and video editing/production team it's just not feasible. I've been working on a sawhorse build video on and off for almost 3 MONTHS because I have to wear ALL the hats while running, managing and doing jobs for clients. On top of that the dynamics of RU-vid are actually contrary to the effort. For example, check out the 3-part Triangle Trellis series I did on Next Level Carpentry last summer. The whole SERIES has only accumulated 8,000 views in close to a year while the quick little Pyramid Plugs video is over 11k in only a couple months. Someday I hope to see NLC grow to the point where it can support a video production team because I end up doing something unique and video-worthy every single day out on the job. So I mean what I say about sharing this stuff on Instagoogletwitface wherever you can because I think that at around 100k subscribers I'll be able to transition to full-time Next Level Carpentry stuff like my 'idol' Scott Wadsworth of Essential Craftsman has. All in good time? Best, Matt

I love Scott as well, and I love you! keep it up. God bless and looking forward to up coming shows. I don't do some of those things but I do share on Facebook.

Thanks Dan Man... I appreciate the FB sharing as I haven't even started that, much less any others. I set up Google + but it seems like a joke, and set up Pinterest but don't invest the time to optimize it. More videos on the way for patient viewers... like you? Best, Matt

Jim Sear Thanks for commenting on this one, Jim! Unfortunately I'm in that situation where I don't have enough grunt work to justify hiring a lad but also have to take on projects with grunt work that needs to be done so I'm the one who ends up doing it... so I grunt and get through it. I really do appreciate growing numbers especially since video uploads have been few and far between... that says a lot for patience and forbearance on the part of the next level carpentry audience who I am indebted to. I have high hopes for the months to come when I can shift my focus back to videos about actual carpentry because there's some fun ones in the pipeline. I'm watching your channel for a new uploads but assume life has prevented you from much activity there too. Best, Matt

Hi Matt. It appears they're sold in Australia under the brand name Excalibur. www.excaliburtools.com/index.php/products/nail-piers/hl1121-510278a7682a3-detail. They ship worldwide.

Jim Sear thanks for that link Jim it looks legit and those are the real deal from what I can tell... I wonder if Excalibur bought out the original patent holder who I believe was in Missouri USA. I'll check into this a bit deeper when I'm back at my desk top computer and include the link you shared if it is as it appears... In your line of work I think you would find them extremely handy because these things will pull out the teeniest finish nail if even just a sixteenth of an inch of it is exposed to grip on... I'm embarrassed to say I don't know the metric equivalent of one sixteenth of an inch but suspect it's only a few millimeters 😆

It's a large gnat's piss ! 8-p

Interestingly, 1/16 of an inch is very nearly 1.6 mm. This approximation undershoots the metric measurement by a ratio of only 127 to 128. The reason is that a tenth of a millimeter is 1/254 of an inch exactly, not 1/256. If it were, then imperial fractions and metric measures would work together a lot better.

If the openings are wrapped with sheetrock and have bullnose corners the best way is to pull off both the sheetrock and bullnose metal then use new jambs or jamb extensions and casing to switch from sheetrock returns to wood trim. It's a messy job but I never regret taking extra time and effort to do things right and thank you all find the same satisfaction.

Unfortunately I don't know of a remedy for the miserable predicament you find yourself in... I have never seen a structural failure because drywall was not glued on which makes me wonder why anybody would do that... Good luck with your project...

'Savage' eh?... Uhh, thanks? Best, Matt

That embarrassing moment when a video producer realizes a viewer has made a suggestion potentially better than the original video 😰... Channellock nippers would/should work as well or better than these nail pullers for pulling corner bead off so I'm pinning your comment for the benefit of other viewers. Incidentally Extractor pliers really are much better than any other tool for removing trim nails from wood though and is what the tool is actually designed for. Thanks for adding this comment 'Katelyn'... hope you're able to figure out what happened to your identity 😁 BTW The 'glazing bar' is described as a beekeeper's hive tool on Kelly's Beekeeper Supplies website where I originally found and purchased one. I never saw a glazing bar that worked as well as the hive tool but won't argue that there isn't one out there that performs as well. Glad you like the videos... hope you'll come back for more? Best, Matt

Thanks for the reply. It's all in the spirit of collaboration. Someday I may get the courage to put some videos on RU-vid. I ordered a Hive bar to see how it compares to my trusty glazing bar.

Scobey Max is a LONG way from Katelyn... glad you got that straightened out 😁. Let me know how hive tool and glazing bar compare... I didn't start out with a glazing bar so the hive tool was a huge improvement over the regular 'wonder bar' type tool commonly available so I'm curious what your opinion is. Best, Matt

Doesn't sound right to me Michael. By a scribed line I assume you mean a cut/scored line and a cut line needs to be taped to repair while torn paper only needs to be skim coated. I could see scoring a rather deep line about 1 1/2" back from the corner on the side you're preserving, scoring through the thicker mud at the corner. This could minimize chipping of that thick mud keeping the repair smaller... as long as you don't cut through the paper which would defeat the purpose because then you'd need to add a string of tape for the repair. This is all off-the-cuff and IMHO so take it for what it's worth? Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry Your "off-the-cuff" is likely more insightful than my "research for hours" thanks !

Probably... if you can grab an edge because the jaws don't open wide enough to grab the full 1" radius 'bullnose' style cornerbead. You might find a pair of 'nail nippers' with jaws big enough to grab but prying out an edge first is likely a better plan... Best, Matt

@@NextLevelCarpentry I will try that. Thank you!

Seems to be working now, TNW, as is my 'comment collector' app, which is the only reason I was able to find and respond to your comment 😁😎

My app found my comment! Now that's cool. :)

Your best bet is to look on eBay or other such sites to find a pair because, as you suspect, this tool has been out of production for at least a decade and substitutes are pretty much useless IMHO.

Sounds like a knot I should not be without... but I wouldn't want to get mixed up and tie my boots to my truck or something 😂🤣

This thread is a NAUTical smile long.@@NextLevelCarpentry

these are the next best thing and much more commonly available: www.amazon.com/dp/B000LEBRYI/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ Hope this helps!

@@NextLevelCarpentry thank you very much :-)

Thanks for adding this to your Liked Videos playlist, Mark! There's definitely more than one way to skin the proverbial cat and of all I've seen and used I prefer the one shown in this video. FYI this in no way 'damages (my) nail puller' and, although a bit messy, I find it the least messy of other methods. I'm curious: how do you get the curved end of your flatbar started in the first place and how do you manage to 'make less of a mess' when taping mud starts popping off? Best, Matt

Next Level Carpentry yeah I would be too scared of damaging my nail puller I just don't get so aggressive with it and I hit it with a hammer somewhere around the nail the nail will always be somewhere around 16 in that's where they're trained to put them

Thanks for sharing, Lawrence... sounds like Jeff is having issues with production, etc... I hope he'll comment here to let viewers know what the long term status is and that he makes his way 'out of the woods' to the benefit of his company and the carpentry community.

How?! Old age and treachery, Brian, old age and treachery 😁😎 Actually I'll have the lumberyard sheetrock delivery guys do the 'stocking' and haul the sheets up the stairs and near the room. I'll hire a friend to help muscle the 6 biggest sheets to where I can cut 'em to fit and I borrowed a sheetrock jack to for lifting and holding pieces in place during fastening. Once the big bruisers are in place I can handle the 4x8x5/8 well enough on my own and the room/s are so chopped up there's barely anything over a half sheet after the 'fulls' are done. Let me know if you're coming over and I'll pick up a few extra donuts... Best, Matt

Matt, side story here, when I was hanging sheet rock in the second story of my shop I had a couple of friends who were supposed to help but no showed. I used a sheetrock jack to lift each sheet up to the second story, run up the stairs, pull the sheet in over the balcony rail, stack it, run down stairs, lower/tilt jack, place next sheet, tilt, raise jack and repeat about 50 times. Then I had to take apart the jack, carry it up the stairs and re-assemble it to hang the rock. THEN my friends showed up.

Talk about 'old age and treachery', Tom... nicely done. Do a GPS search of that day and you'll find your fair-weather-friends parked up the street watching with binoculars as you grunted it out. Clever use of the sheetrock jack, my friend! Best, Matt

Curious what strange animal they might be but it also doesn't surprise me that you've got an extensive pile-o-tools with wide variety!

Sad but true. They're a fantastic tool and, with luck, you might find one on Ebay. Otherwise these work just as well for corner bead (although not as good for pulling nails): www.amazon.com/dp/B000LEBRYI?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzdigitalj-20&creativeASIN=B000LEBRYI&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.29WVINIJF4EUJ&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin

Sheetrock cornbread? MMMmmmm! 😂😋😎 Happy Thanksgiving! Best, Matt

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