drywall plasterboard door and window reveals bead

[sweeneyuk]

What bead do i use to finish the pb where it meets the upvc window frame?

Is there a special beading? if so how does it attach?

Seen normal stop beads but not sure if this is the right item?

 

[spred1]

do u mean skim beads?

 

[1john]

you could use a stop bead, I just skim up to the window and then wet brush down the frame to clean the major skags of plaster off, the light thin residue will wipe off easily with a damp cloth when it dries.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I apply a tape up to the window frame, to prevent cracking and skim over.

 

[sweeneyuk]

was looking on the british-gypsum site & they use an edge bead http://www.british-gypsum.com/pdf/SB07_GypLyner UNIVERSAL (W)_02.pdf

Its on fig 13, is this just a stop bead?

 

[Richard C]

You could use that one but you have to slot it over the edge of the PB before you dab it in place; I think the one that's being referred to here is a "thin coat plaster stop bead"
http://www.british-gypsum.com/produ...tle_beads/thistle_thin_coat_plaster_stop.aspx
It's cheaper, does the same thing but is fixed to the front of the PB; run a line of caulk down it though as it tends to crack & fall out along the radiused edge against the frame. There is a school of thought that says you should not use metal beads against the frame as this area is prone to higher moisture which can lead to the bead actually rusting after a few years.

I know, I know; even I get confused sometimes

 

[NickB_99]

a "thin coat plaster stop bead"
http://www.british-gypsum.com/produ...tle_beads/thistle_thin_coat_plaster_stop.aspx
It's cheaper, does the same thing but is fixed to the front of the PB

These are easier to get a nice straight edge down your window. Have tried not using them, but I found my edges were a bit 'wavy' when only using the corner bead to line to.
Once you have the bead on both sides it is a doddle to run a single coat uniformly in the reveal.
Agree with Rich C's comments too and should be considered.