Edge beads (or stop beads) are used where plasterboard meets another finish and provide a clean and attractive stop. Similarly, angle beads give a clean edge at external corners while providing impact protection.
Arch beads create smooth curves in arched reveals. Meanwhile, shadow gap beads (or architrave beads) provide a shadow gap between the wall and ceilings, skirting boards and door frames.
Plasterboard beading solutions from Renderplas are a high-performance, maintenance-free solution. The PVCu profiles overcome many of the shortcomings associated with traditional steel beads, being easier to handle, safer to cut, and guaranteed never to rust or stain.
The strength and durability of all our skim beads ensures products don’t present a safety risk if damaged or pulled from a wall, making PVCu the preferred material for buildings such as schools, hospitals and prisons. They are also suited to areas with high moisture levels or salts, such as kitchens, bathrooms or commercial leisure facilities.
All building components have to support a project’s environmental goals, and plasterboard beading is no exception. Ecopoint calculations, underpinned by a whole life-cycle assessment, are available to demonstrate the environmental impact of Renderplas recycled PVCu beads.
All of these benefits explain why Renderplas profiles are the most specified beads in UK construction. Specifiers and contractors enjoy peace of mind that they’re using a safe and sustainable product which is readily available through our extensive merchant network. Profiles are easy to install on-site and help to achieve a long-lasting, perfect finish for housebuilders, homeowners and building managers.
Plaster beads are available for projects featuring wet plastering. For external finishes, render beads are used with external rendering systems. External insulation beads feature glass fibre mesh for External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems.
Supporting the correct use of plasterboard beads, Renderplas has a variety of technical resources available, including downloads and accreditations.
