Lydia Crowder breaks down corner bead reveals, covering what a properly finished corner should look like across four common bead types: paper-faced metal, tape-on flex, traditional metal, and vinyl. The nose of the bead should remain clean and free of compound, filled flush on the sides but never mudded over. Texture rules vary — orange peel and knockdown can stay, but heavier textures get sanded off the nose. Overfilled corners get sanded back; wonky framing sometimes means building up instead. Material choice depends on traffic, moisture, and location — and mixing bead types on the same job can create inconsistent reveals.

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