This is not the sort of permanent blemish that you want attributed to your shoddy workmanship, so be sure to take your time and get it right. You should tack the paper down every foot or so all the way down the length of the wall before you begin to apply the mud.
Applying the Mud for Drywall Corner Bead
Applying the mud is the messy part of installing Drywall Corner Bead. It might have come with the bead itself, or you may have had to buy it separately. Using a large, flat putty knife you can spread the mud onto all of the places where the Drywall Corner Bead transitions into wall.
You should slather it on rather thick with the putty knife, and then scrape the bulk of it off. You will end up with a thin, smooth layer of mud to hold on the Drywall Corner Bead.
After you have the Drywall Corner Bead applied to the wall with mud, you have to wait for it to dry. Remove all of the tacks you used to keep the bead in place. Now you will have a slightly unsightly feature on your wall. Therefore, as soon as the mud has dried properly and the Drywall Corner Bead is not going to fall off at all, sand it smotth so it blends well and then it is ready for painting along with the rest of the room.
If done correctly, the bead will be completely indistinguishable from the rest of the wall once you are done. If you have any problems with getting the bead to look good, or problems applying the mud, then consult someone who has had experience with the steps of drywalling a room.
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