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| Innovative approach to drywall finishing  The new AquaBead corner bead from CertainTeed Gypsum offers an innovative approach to drywall finishing. Using a water-activated pre-applied adhesive, AquaBead can be quickly installed without the hammering and fasteners of conventional metal or plastic corner beads. The finishing characteristic of this product is also industry leading with its pre-coated paper face and its engineered corner detail. The unique shape of the bead allows for superior finishing and same-day coating of the corner.AquaBead is made of a high-strength polymer core that is coated with paper on both sides and perforated in a manner that achieves solid coverage with a single pass. Featuring a beaded nose, the product is forgiving to the flaws and variations of edge cuts and surpasses the impact resistance of most metal beads that dent easily and have to be pulled back off. Since the adhesive paper is water-activated, contractors can apply it using only a spray bottle — no nails or compound are required — eliminating common punch list issues such as nail pops and edge cracking. The beaded nose of AquaBead is specially engineered so that compound can be applied more efficiently while maintaining a clean corner. Unlike other drywall corner bead, AquaBead has a quick dry time and can be coated within 30 minutes of installation. "AquaBead takes gypsum corner beads to the next level," says Dave Engelhardt, senior vice president of operations and general manager for finishing products at CertainTeed Gypsum. "The water-activated adhesive creates a strong, durable bond and a flawless finished result while speeding up the installation process. AquaBead is a perfect addition to CertainTeed's family of finishing products." write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |