ClarkDeitrich STRAIT-FLEX WIDE-FLEX Video Script
STRAIT-FLEX WIDE-FLEX
Strait-Flex Wide-Flex is a mud-on, paper-faced composite corner bead that adjusts to any angle to create perfect inside and outside 90° and off-angle corners.
This 4” tape features a pre-finished surface with a PUR–laminated nose ensuring perfect corners without paper fuzz-up during finishing and sanding. The tape's outer edge features a diamond punch pattern for a superior bond, faster drying, with no rippling or blistering.
Strait-Flex Wide-Flex goes on outside corners where large gaps in drywall are present, outside corners for double 5/8" drywall, and hard-to-straighten outside corners, hard-to-straighten vaulted ceilings. They are great for vaulted, coffered, tray and cathedral ceilings. The tape overs double-layer corners with ease.
INSTALLATION
Make sure the surfaces of the corner are clean and smooth. Measure corner and subtract 1/2”.
For accurate measuring of Strait-Flex® Wide-Flex and less waste, feed roll through slot on top of box. Hook tape measure on the hole below.
Fold Wide-Flex in half with the print side facing out.
For outside corners, fold more than the desired angle. For inside corners, fold less than desired angle.
Most professionals prefer to cut the ends of Wide-Flex at a 45º angle.
Apply a liberal coat of all-purpose joint compound to both sides of the corner with a 4” or 5” taping knife.
Press Wide-Flex into the wet compound. Adjust, if necessary, to create a straight line.
Wipe down tight with taping knife using a little additional pressure on the outer edges. Let dry completely over several hours or overnight.
Apply a light skim coat of compound to the outer edges of Wide-Flex with a 4” or 5” taping knife. No compound is required over the laminated area of Wide-Flex. Wipe down tight and smooth. Let dry completely over several hours or overnight.
Apply the final coat of joint compound with a 6” or 8” taping knife. Feather the compound beyond previous coat. A very light coat of compound is all that’s needed. Using lightweight compound in this step makes sanding easier. Let dry completely over several hours or overnight.
Sand lightly with 120 grit sandpaper. Wide-Flex will not fuzz-up like paper or mesh tapes.
