Standard angle bead for plastered and rendered corners. Protects and reinforces the arris where plaster is most vulnerable. Available in 2.4m and 3.0m lengths, supplied in a box of 50 for trade use.
Size
Price
QTY
2.4m
£57.90£69.48
3.0m
£69.90£83.88
Standard angle bead is one of those products that gets taken for granted right up until the corner chips and someone has to go back and fix it. Getting it right first time means using a bead that holds a true, sharp arris and gives the plaster something solid to work against. This standard angle bead does exactly that, protecting and reinforcing rendered and plastered corners on internal and external applications where the finish needs to be clean and the edge needs to last.
The wing design sits flush into the plaster coat, giving a straight, consistent line that runs the full length of the bead. On a two coat application, the bead acts as a screed guide as well as a corner former, which saves time and reduces the chance of a wavy arris that only becomes obvious once the decorator arrives. Available in both 2.4m and 3.0m lengths to suit different floor-to-ceiling heights and general site requirements.
Where Standard Angle Bead Gets Used
The most common application is on internal wall corners in new build and refurbishment work, where plaster meets at 90 degrees and the corner will take regular knocks from furniture, door frames, or just everyday life. It is equally at home on rendered external corners, where it helps maintain a sharp edge through the render coats and provides a degree of mechanical protection once the job is done.
Two Coat System
This bead is designed for two coat plaster and render systems. The first coat is brought up to the bead nose, the second coat is finished flush. The result is a corner that is protected by both the bead itself and the plaster surrounding it. It is a straightforward, time-tested approach that most plasterers will know well, and this bead supports that process reliably without any fuss.
Supplied in a box of 50, this is the sensible buy for anyone running a site or working through a stack of rooms. Ordering in bulk keeps the job moving and the unit cost down, which is never a bad thing.
Pro Tip: When fixing angle bead, nail or clip it at no more than 300mm centres to keep the nose perfectly straight before plastering, as any bow in the bead will telegraph directly through to the finished corner.
Standard angle bead is used wherever a plastered or rendered wall meets at a corner and a clean, protected arris is needed. That covers internal walls in new build housing, refurbishment projects, commercial fit-out, and schools or public buildings where corners take a regular battering. It is also widely used on external rendered elevations where the bead forms and protects the corner through the render coats.
Plasterers, renderers, and drylining contractors all reach for angle bead as a matter of course on cornered walls. It works on masonry blockwork, brick, and sand and cement render backgrounds, making it a go-to across a broad range of substrates.
Best For
Internal plastered corners
External rendered corners
Two coat plaster systems
New build and refurbishment
Commercial and residential fit-out
Compatible Surfaces
Masonry and blockwork
Brickwork
Sand and cement render
Bonding coat plaster backgrounds
External render systems
Key Features
Sharp, true arris
Rigid construction for corner protection
Suitable for two coat application
Acts as screed guide during plastering
Available in 2.4m and 3.0m lengths
Box of 50 for trade quantities
Not suitable for: Not suitable for curved or radius corners where a flexible arch bead would be required. Not intended for use as a movement joint or where significant thermal expansion is expected.
Fix the bead to the corner before plastering begins. Secure it at regular intervals using nails, staples, or dabs of plaster, keeping the nose true and straight along the full length. Check with a straight edge before committing to the first coat.
Apply the first plaster or render coat up to the nose of the bead, using it as a screed guide to keep the coat level. Once the first coat has firmed, apply the finish coat and rule off to leave a clean, flush corner. The bead nose sits just proud enough to protect the arris without creating a visible step.
Cut the bead to length using tin snips or an angle grinder, taking care to keep the cut square
Hold the bead against the corner and check it is plumb using a spirit level
Fix through the wings at no more than 300mm centres using nails, staples, or plaster dabs
Check the nose is straight along the full run and adjust fixings if needed before plastering
Apply the first plaster or render coat, using the bead nose as a screed guide
Allow the first coat to firm before applying the finish coat
Rule off the finish coat flush to the bead nose to leave a clean, sharp arris
What is the difference between standard angle bead and Supasave angle bead?
The main difference is wing length. Supasave angle bead has a shorter wing than standard angle bead. For most two coat plaster applications the standard bead is the right choice, as the longer wing provides a better key and more surface area for the plaster to grip.
Can this angle bead be used on external rendered corners?
Yes, standard angle bead is suitable for external rendered corners as well as internal plastered ones. For exposed external use in harsh conditions, galvanised or stainless steel beads are often preferred for long-term corrosion resistance, so consider the exposure level of the application before specifying.
Standard angle bead is typically manufactured from galvanised steel or PVC, formed with a rigid nose and perforated or expanded metal wings that key into the plaster coat. The nose profile is designed to sit proud of the plaster surface by a controlled amount, forming a clean arris that resists chipping and impact damage. Suitable for two coat plaster and render systems on standard masonry and rendered backgrounds.
Available Lengths
2.4m, 3.0m
Box Quantity
50
Application
Two coat plaster and render systems
SKU
ANGLEBEAD-1
Weight
N/A
Size
2.4m, 3.0m
Box Quantity
50
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