Basic
$3.38 – $4.08 per linear ft
Galvanized metal corner bead nailed to the corner, three coats of joint compound feathered out

Install Drywall Corner Bead: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Drywall Corner Bead in Portland, Maine typically costs $3.98 to $4.79 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for install drywall corner bead.
National average: $4.06 – $4.89 per linear ft
$3.38 – $4.08 per linear ft
Galvanized metal corner bead nailed to the corner, three coats of joint compound feathered out
$3.98 – $4.79 per linear ft
Paper-faced metal corner bead set in compound for crack resistance, three coats feathered and sanded
$4.98 – $5.99 per linear ft
Heavy-gauge paper-faced metal corner bead set in compound, crisp straight corner, three coats sanded smooth
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.78 – $2.13 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.42 – $1.71 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.48 – $0.57 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.31 – $0.38 | linear ft |
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Drywall Corner Bead, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
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