Drywall-Bullnose Corners

Drywall with Bullnose Corners

Carl,

What is your opinion on bullnose corners? What about the baseboards? I've heard some contractors use 90° angle baseboard on bullnosed corners...can that be a problem?

Aisha

Hi Aisha,

I love bullnose corners.

Yes, 90° (angle) baseboards, besides looking like an amateur trimmed your house, can be a problem when installing tile or hardwood flooring. It’s tough to cut to fit and you end up with a lot space to fill, and there is no satisfactory way to fill this space.

Here’s a simple solution from Distinctive Woodcraft West

Comparison of 3 bullnose corners:1 1/2 inch radius, 3/4 inch radius, 3/8 inch radius.

The middle 3/4 " radius is most common and the 3/4" corner bead is commonly sold in home improvement stores and by most drywall contractors.

1 1/2 inch radius corner (3 inch diameter circle a little bigger than a tennis ball).

3/4 inch radius corner (1 1/2 inch diameter circle the size of an old silver dollar.

3/8 inch radius corner (3/4 inch diameter circle a little smaller than a nickel).

There are other companies too.

Good job of “thinking ahead”!

Carl