EVERYTHING You Need to Know about Tear Away Bead: Placement, Topping & Tearing the Bead

[@frangiew9076]

Good work….but I wish you had given us an overview at the beginning of what the job was about and what you were trying to accomplish….then proceed into the details of the job.

[@mike03108]

@ the drywall Doctor. when using the 3m 61 spray glue you really should spray the drywall AND the bead. Wait about 20-30 seconds and it's set no staples or nails. In impact areas with vinyl bead I run mesh on mud legs 2 coats over- mint!

[@kevinwinkle8091]

I have a tub surround with sheetrock butted to the flange not over. I had planned on using trimtex shower bead (has the 2.25 mud flange). Now i realize its next to impossible to find the stuff. Any good alternatives?

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

What's the thickness of the drywall . Please say 5/8

[@kevinwinkle8091]

@@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1 1/2

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

Ok I would look for some super wide straight flex and use it to flat tape it. No Coat would work too but the super wide will hold up better in the bathroom.

[@kevinwinkle8091]

@THE DRYWALL DOCTOR Thanks for the tip. I hadn't heard of flex tape but I looked it up. I'm thinking about ripping wood strips to fill the gap and then just using the 1.25 bead that you can get at the box stores.

[@bill4123]

Haha, the popping sound effect and red arrow were a nice touch. Thanks for taking the extra few minutes to add those!

[@richardjones3087]

I just forwarded this to my drywall contractor, he was clueless about the tear away bead. Thanks! Looks like a great solution for finishing the drywall against the heavy timber framing in my office.

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

Your welcome

[@Axeltiguere1976]

Informing to push the bid down to the none drywall material was absolutely very very helpful. Thank you so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tonyholm2474]

You should make a video of putting the Tearaway that goes against the window

[@elenasantos1033]

I'm in the process building a 40ft by 20 ft brand new detached garage. What's your recommendation for creating a clean look with the 6 inch concrete curb and drywall that sits on top of it? They will be using 5/8" drywall and I asked them to make the drywall flush with the concrete curb. The gap will end up varying throughout the length of the wall and I thought using a Tear Away Bead between the 6 inch curb will create a clean look. I thought about using an 8" baseboard to cover up the seam between the concrete curb and drywall, but that will stand out like a sore thumb. Your thoughts and recommendation would be greatly appreciated.

[@catsmeow5566]

Thank you for this. Your videos were the ones that led me to look for this type of product that I didn't know existed. Will this work similarly with cementboard? I am putting cementboard under a glue-up shower surorund and the walls next to the surround are an old printed plywood from the 70s. I couldn't find the trim tex brand but I found clark deitrich. (edited for typo)

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

Yes absolutely

[@catsmeow5566]

@@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1 Excellent! This will make my bathroom project so much easier.

[@patrickodonnell9770]

I like to spray the bead too.Glue on glue is better stronger contact in my opinion. and 45 the tearaway piece on all sides so it's easier to remove

[@marshallsplumbingheating4561]

Hey Doc, I have a door that is in a 1 ft. deep "Hallway" That is the exact dimension of the outside jamb if that makes sense. So I have to die the drywall right into the jamb, almost like a jamb extension, would this be the product to use to do that?

[@pwowk]

I have a situation... I'm a renovator. I tore out a shower and rebuilt it. After tile, the shower is about 1/4in off the wall where it meets the drywall. I'm planning on building out the drywall and skimming out a couple of feet to hide it. Should I use a tear away bead or just green tape the metal edge of the tile?

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

If I'm understanding you right I think I would use the tear away bead and make a definite line rather than trying to float it in. Can you send me a picture to my email address [e-mail]

[@pwowk]

@@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1 I sent you the email with a pic. The wall at the right side where the tile ends with the metal edge. Hard to see, but it is off the wall by 1/4 in.

[@mentalplex7]

😢 waited to the end to see how you get it started... And you showed a bit that was already coming off!

[@billygraham5589]

It wasn't possible to get the drywall flush with the concrete block wall? It was necessary to have the drywall stick out 1/4" from the block wall? I don't know the backstory here. Would be interesting to know the answer to these questions. But thanks for the video. Nice video. I see how to use tear away bead correctly now.

[@user8ZAKC1X6KC]

Interesting how easily your tear away part came off. I used this the other day mine would not tear away. It kept breaking every few inches or it would vear away from the line. I ended up having to score it with a razor blade.

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

It's old they become brittle when they get older

[@user8ZAKC1X6KC]

@@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1 gotta love the home depot. I bought it the day before. It still worked, just a small difficulty I didn't anticipate.

[@jestephens]

So many videos brag about how awesome the tear away bead products are, but this is the first I’ve come across that actually tells how to use it. Thank you.

[@stargateproductions]

We work with trim tex plastic bead all the time, it's good to spray both the drywall and the bead. Great video doc.

[@lucianoraygoza6645]

Thank you for helping Reserve all the old Trade Secrets or I should say trade ethics as a young man I was taught by some of the best Tradesman now I'm 53 years old I'm a handyman by trade I can't seem to find anybody who's reliable enough to work with you don't know what happened to America thank you sir

[@guitargodcody26]

lol, "sorry i had to pull away for a while, had to show some property downtown". Makes it seem like it was a live feed that was interrupted and we were all just waiting here for him to come back hahah. What a legend. Great video nonetheless, not too many good vids of L beading online.

[@mostlikelywedoitservices9743]

I am installing a 3 pc shower wall. Do you use tear away from sheetrock to cover 1-1/2 flange?

[@charlesclark2545]

Prefill w durabond. Paper tape and coat.

[@250helix]

Buy the strip for shower stalls with a wider mud leg.

[@goose1498]

Im getting ready to install drywall in my basement. I am going to leave the ceiling exposed and painted. I was going to hang my drywall vertically and use this L-channel at the top for a more flush look. Will that work or should I hang it horizontally? Thanks

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

That will definitely work email me a picture

[@goose1498]

@@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1 thanks!

[@jrcg1971]

Hi Dr. thanks for the videos quick question can you use the flat box to failing tearaway?

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

Drywall master makes a 5.5" box that may work

[@jamesstufano1504]

I was wondering if you were open to a sheetrock question as I am in the pre-sheetrock stage of a new construction home. I am finding several of the sheetrock guys I spoke with recommending using a specific drywall seller (there are closer ones) and they claim they have better sheetrock like Certainteed - I looked at the sheetrock at HD or Lowes and they are made by USG and Georgia Pacific and they seem the same to me so I was wondering if maybe there is an incentive to the installer for me to buy as they tell me call and give your address, and pay for all the material they listed out for the job.

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

I prefer USG but each contractor has his or her favorite. I get a 2% discount on materials if I pay before the 15th of the month. My suppliers are not closer then Home Depot but I trust them to stock the drywall where I need it and if they damage anything (including the drywall) they replace it or pay to have it fixed. I hope that helps

[@wkobayashim]

Where do you buy this?

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

It's a trim Tex product I buy it at Roselle building materials here in Roselle Illinois

[@geoffreysmith8008]

Run fiber fuse through your bazooka when taping it runs so smooth and cuts great an has no drag . This is Jeff from south side Chicago

[@Ocanadakiter]

Why use the tear away with the lip?

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

It wasn't necessary it's all I had I've got a new video coming out Sunday that shows a better use for tear away bead

[@Bamacher59]

We want to see you actually doing the muddying so it is breaking away all the time that’s the important part

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

Thank you

[@charlesclark2545]

Never see you use a 5" knife always a 6. I'm so used to a 5 A 6 feels awkward. Curious on why you like a 6?

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

Just what I learned on.😁

[@the_other_side_p.r.t.9306]

As someone who has been in the industry myself for 20+ years, I like how you break it down to the basics for the laymen. I'm constantly being asked by customers to explain my process but I'm better with my knife then my mouth. So now I can just forward your videos to customers and let you do the explanation for me! 🤣

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

Thanks

[@johnbalzano6588]

Thanksgiving is on Thursday?

[@johnbalzano6588]

@@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1 just kidding, good video. I'm not going to the work I'm contracting out my dry wall job. I think it's a good idea to be educated about the subject as to make sure the job gets done correctly and not waste hard earned money.

[@Ocanadakiter]

I use the flat tear away for inside of window returns. What are you doing for your window returns. I have a house coming up with baby bull nose returns. Not looking forward to it 🤣

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

I do the same with the window returns

[@Ocanadakiter]

@@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1 ok 😊 👍 thanks

[@oddopops1327]

👍👍😊

[@michaelnobibux2886]

You haven't explained why one should use this type of bead!!!

[@stevenpiehl6199]

Why not just use plastic j bead and be done with it no mud necessary too many extra steps my op.

[@slimflex1]

It hurts watching your video. Good information but you need a camera man

[@Shornones]

Really enjoy your videos!

[@glenwillard7537]

Thanks for sharing I have learned a lot

[@erinlocke2839]

Thanks for the video! The instructions you provided are very clear.

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

I like to spray both the drywall and the bead and she’s good to go .

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

Yes me too

[@trecadement8037]

I hate this stuff inside windows. I'd much rather mud to it and run my knife corner up the window to clean it especially if I'm doing the caulking as well. This is handy against rough surfaces

[@THEDRYWALLDOCTOR1]

I also like to use it when I'm having a lot of condensation or aluminum jams

[@ModernGentleman]

I just staple it on and and bed it in bond. I hate that damn glue lol

[@cmlet794]

Hi Doc. Tear-away is very nice. I still find installers using galv. j-bead. Yuk! Keep Doing Great!

[@howardhuze7457]

We call it L bead round here Doc.

[@piotrwkozowski104]

This level of workmanship can be accepted in third quality of construction world which are most of English spoken countries. Poor really poor quality. Technology OK but... the rest...

[@mr.kenslifeshop4034]

Did a prison put in a smaller window? Writing comment as I watch... must be a church.

[@damonharris603]

You need a cameraman