Renderplas PVC Beads

Why choose renderplas PVC beads?

Our PVC beads – also known as PVCu beads - outperform steel alternatives by ensuring rust-free performance for the lifetime of the render whilst aligning with your sustainability goals. Renderplas has been at the forefront of PVC beading for over 35 years, offering high-performance, low-maintenance solutions for internal, external and EWI (external wall insulation) applications.

With a wide range of colours, appropriate certification including BBA certification on all external render only products, and over one million metres of stock, we ensure fast delivery through a nationwide network of stockists. Backed by expert support and trusted by specifiers, contractors and merchants, Renderplas helps you achieve a professional, long-lasting finish every time.

High-quality sustainable PVC render beads that last the lifetime of your render
'Excellent' environmental EcoPoint sustainability rating - just 0.004/kg installed
100% recycled PVC beads available to meet low carbon requirements
PVC beads will never rust or stain, outperforming and outlasting steel beads
Robust PVC beading minimises cracking and 'return to site' remedial work

Render beads

Path leading up to row of houses with mix finish of red brick and render, blue sky

PVC render beading is an unobtrusive, rust-free component of an external render system. Specifying and installing render stop beads, render bellcast beads (also known as render drip beads), render expansion joint beads (sometimes called render movement joint beads) and render angle beads (or render corner beads to some) has a big impact on the aesthetics of residential and commercial projects, providing seamless aesthetic finishes with clean lines.

Close up rendered product image of 10mm white PVCu render stop bead on black and navy gradient background

Render stop beads

Close up rendered product image of 10mm white PVCu render bellcast bead on black and navy gradient background

Render bellcast beads

Close up rendered product image of 10mm white PVCu render expansion joint bead on black and navy gradient background

Render expansion joint beads

Explore Our Full Render beads Range

Plasterboard beads

Low angle photo of commercial office space with tables and chairs, view of plaster shadow gap detailing to bottom length of wall

Renderplas PVC bead profiles deliver excellent results with dry lining and skim plastering across all building types. Commonly referred to as dry lining beads or skim beads, the range includes plasterboard edge beads, shadow gap beads, plasterboard angle beads, plasterboard stop beads, and arch beads. Each profile is designed to help achieve a clean, precise finish while providing added protection and durability during installation and use.

Close up rendered product image of white angle bead on black and navy gradient background

Skim beads

Close up rendered product image of 15mm white shadow gap bead, on black and navy gradient background

Shadow gap beads

Close up rendered product image of 2mm white PVCu angle bead on black and navy gradient background

Angle beads

Explore Our Full Plasterboard beads Range

External insulation beads

Construction worker on scaffolding applying render finish to block work on building exterior

External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems help to deliver sustainable solutions in new-build and retrofit projects alike. To help ensure that buildings enjoy long-term benefits from thermally efficient facades, we use specialist components including: • Mesh stop beads • Mesh reveal beads • Mesh angle beads • Mesh reveal drip profiles • Render mesh • Board casement drip beads

Mesh stop beads

Mesh reveal beads

Mesh reveal drip profiles

Explore Our Full External insulation beads Range

Plaster beads

Man on scaffolding applying plaster to internal PVCu render beading around bay window

Renderplas offers a range of plasterer-friendly beading solutions that help achieve a perfect finish that lasts the lifetime of the plaster. Available profiles are plaster stop beads (Plaster angle beads) for seamless straight finishes, plaster expansion joint beads (plaster movement joint beads) to accommodate movement, and plaster corner beads (plaster angle beads) for clean, sharp lines.

Close up rendered product image of 10mm white PVCu plaster stop bead on black and navy gradient background

Plaster stop beads

Close up rendered product image of 10mm white expansion joint bead on black and navy gradient background

Plaster expansion joint beads

Close up rendered product image of 10mm white PVCu plaster corner bead on black and navy gradient background

Plaster corner beads

Explore Our Full Plaster beads Range

Specifying PVC Beads for Render, Plaster and Dry Lining Finishes

PVC render beads may be small components, but they play a big role in the appearance and performance of both residential and commercial buildings. With large quantities used across external facades and internal finishes, it makes sense to choose a high-performance, maintenance-free solution. Renderplas has over 35 years of expertise in PVC beading, with a focus on safety, aesthetics and sustainability. Our products are trusted by architects and housebuilders alike, and research shows they are the most specified PVC bead in the UK.

We have extensive volumes held in stock for next-day delivery, helping merchants and contractors keep projects moving. On site, our beads are safe to handle, easy to install and built to last. They won’t rust or stain, and they contribute to the long-term durability of any render or plaster finish. With strong environmental credentials and expert technical support, Renderplas is the go-to choice for PVC beading in UK construction.