What are bullnose corners?

Answer by  mjhughes (62)

Bullnose corners are sharp corners that have been rounded-over either for aesthetics, safety, or durability. Sharp edges on soft or frequenty used surfaces, such as a butcher-block countertop or drywall, are easily damaged; sharp edges on hard objects, such as a granite countertop or metal coffee table, could cause injury -- all of these objects benefit from being bullnosed.

Answer by  righteousnous (125)

A bullnose corner is round, has no edges and is used in windows and doors in buildings. These corners are easy to fix and can save you time. Bullnose corners have no edges on them and are easy to trim and is dummy proof for the do it yourself person.

Answer by  Balthasar (24)

Bullnose corners are corners of walls which do not form a 90 degree angle. Instead bullnose corners are beveled. The most common size used for bullnose corners is 3/4ths of an inch, though 3/8ths and 1 1/2 inch variations are also common.

Answer by  NateoPotato (55)

Bullnose Corners are the edges or trimming of a corner, and are usually only near the floor, but can sometimes be found near the ceiling also. The purpose of Bullnose Corners are too cover up screws or anything that is "unsightly" or for extra durability.

Answer by  MattCoops (28)

Assuming you are talking about tile, bullnose corners are tile that have a top and side bullnose creating a 90 degree bullnose detail.

Answer by  rbowersock (32)

Bullnose corners are cement block with a preground rounded corner that are used at openings such as windows or doors in buildings. They come in all different sizes of cement masonry units. They help to reduce the risk of injury. In many places that are for public use, these corners are required by building codes.

Answer by  gretchen98 (33)

Bullnose corners are finishing pieces designed to mask perpendicular joints. A bullnose corner piece is generally a convex quarter circle in profile and are cut to length. In ceramic tile, bullnose corners refer to the pieces used on the topmost row of a tiled wall, which have an edge which is rounded to give the tiled surface a finished appearance.

Answer by  klm123 (40)

Simply put a bullnose corner means the item is round and has no sharp edges. Bullnose corners are used can be used in drywall applications, finishing off the top of ceramic tiles, edges on kitchen counters and can be used around windows and doors.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Bullnose just means that the corners have been rounded over. Not only does it have the top outer edges rounded over but also the lower one. Making sure that there is no sharp edges.

Answer by  kennethjgoodson (4903)

Bullnose corners are most commonly used to be able to easily trim if you have a rounded drywall. They are great if you want to save time and money. If you mess up it can be costly to fix it because they are designed to keep you from messing up on this type of project.

Answer by  geoff23 (92)

a bullnose corner means its round and has no edges different woods do have a bullnose like skirting boards you can also buy a plasterers trowel that has a bullnose for smoothing over cement so it doesn't leave lines in it.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Bull nose corners like the name implies are the very hard to get corners, meaning its difficult to paint around these areas or perform any other repairs.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

The best way to answer that is find a carpenter near you set up a time he can meet with you and have him explain it to you or google it and they have pictures there.

Answer by  secondbanana (289)

Bullnose corners are the edge of the countertop in the kitchen that are rounded down. It is easier to clean the countertops and a square corner is harder when you bang your hip, elbow, head, or any other sensitive body part on it.