Remove corner-bead?

[dkpbxman]

Any tips on taking down some metal corner-bead that has been nailed up in an inside doorway?

I'm worried about damaging the drywall removing the nails.

Thanks,

[mrcaptainbob]

Corner bead...

I'd run a razor knife about along side of the corner bead. You'll be cutting through the drywall mud that would be close to it's thickest area, so probably a bit of knife pressure would be needed. But the cut would be pretty straight, using that metal as an edge guide. Then you can chisel out the drywall mud on the bead strip without it encroaching on the drywall part. Once you have that exposed you can easily see where the nails/screws are and remove them.

[HayZee518]

why are you removing the corner bead?

[pushkins]

If your going to reinstall corner bead (existing one is damaged) then you don't need to be too careful, just grab hold of behind it with the claw of a hammer and pull. the nails will pop straight out and any drywall damaged is very easily repaired with new mud when you install the new bead.
DON'T grab and pull with bare hands.

[dkpbxman]

why are you removing the corner bead?

Changing the rectangular opening to an arched one.

Need to take down the old bead to install the flexible stuff.

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