Trim-Tex Step A Bull Arch - Manual

Begin by preforming the arch bead for easier installation. Be
sure to set your drywall back a ½
ut a short piece of the
as shown to the right. Use this piece to draw
guide lines along the length of the arch.
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Step A Bull Arch
The guide lines are
used to ensure a straight installation. Make sure the legs are
properly aligned and not splaying out as shown below.
INSTALLATION
Cut the bead to length and place the bead at the CENTER of the arch using your previous pencil guide lines to assure straightness. Begin
stapling from the center of the arch and work your way towards the edges. Hold the bead securely in place and staple every other tab with ½"
divergent staples. Extend the arch at least 6" onto the flat part of the opening. You may also use Trim-Tex 847 Spray Adhesive. See the 847
can for installation instructions. For a smooth transition from arch to straight bead, use a small piece of Step A Bull to draw a guide line on the
arch nose (Image ). Use the guide line to snip and create a smooth straight to arch transition(Image
& ). A B C
Pencil mark
guide lines
Staple every other
tab with ½ divergent
staples
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BAD
GOOD
FINISHING TIPS
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LENGTH
8'
10'
STOCK #
7148
7140
PCS/ BOX
10
10
• INTRODUCING THE WORLD’S 1st EVER, STEP A BULL ARCH
• DESIGNED TO FINISH AN INSIDE RADIUS AS SMALL AS 15"
• PERFECTLY MATCHES ¾
• CREATES A SHARP, ATTRACTIVE DETAIL
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Preform Arch before
installation
Modify application
tool for nose of the
bead
Install bead from the
center of the arch
A B C
To fill the notches on the nose of the bead you can
modify an application tool (Stock# 928).
For the final sanding of the nose cut a flexible sanding
pad to the size of the nose of the bead (Stock# 881).
Finish the installation by mudding, sanding and painting the bead as you normally would any corner
bead. To boost the performance and strength of your drywall compound, use Trim-Tex's high
performance MUD-MAX drywall compound additive (stock # 850).