Catnic Supasave Angle Bead in a box of 50. A shorter-wing steel angle bead designed for two coat plaster and render applications. Produces a true, sharp arris on external corners and offers solid protection against chipping and impact damage.
Size
Price
QTY
2.4m 45mm flange
£78.90£94.68
3.0m 45mm flange
£97.90£117.48
The Catnic Supasave is a steel angle bead plastering professionals reach for when they need a clean, accurate arris on plastered and rendered external corners. The Supasave sits in Catnic’s broader range of precision-engineered plasterers beads, and this particular version is distinguished by its shorter flange compared to standard angle bead — making it the go-to choice for two coat applications where a full-depth wing isn’t needed.
The arris itself is strong and rigid, which matters on corners. Corners take more punishment than any other part of a plastered wall — trolleys, doorframes, furniture, the occasional poorly aimed shoulder carry. A bead that chips or deforms early means a call back. The Supasave is built to absorb that kind of everyday contact without failing.
Why Plasterers Choose the Supasave Angle Bead
Fixing is quick. You can nail it directly to the substrate or bed it in with plaster dabs — both methods are widely used and both work reliably with this bead. The shorter wing suits situations where plaster thickness is tighter, and the precision profile means the finished corner lines up without fuss. Catnic manufactures to consistent tolerances, so you’re not wrestling with bead that varies from length to length.
The angle bead plastering trade has used for decades hasn’t changed much because it doesn’t need to. Steel, correctly formed, does the job. Catnic’s take on it is simply well made and straightforward to use. Available in 2.4m and 3.0m lengths with a 45mm flange, sold in a box of 50 — practical quantity for a plastering gang working through a plot or a commercial fit-out.
Pro Tip: When dabbing Supasave into position, run a straight edge down the finished face of the bead before the dabs go off to confirm the corner is true, as correcting a twisted bead after the coat has gone on is a job nobody wants.
Angle bead plastering is standard practice on all external corners in both new build and renovation work. The Supasave is used on dot and dab partition walls, blockwork, brick, and boarded substrates wherever a two coat plaster finish is specified. It is equally at home on rendered external corners where a clean, durable arris is required. Plastering contractors, drylining fixers, and general builders all use this type of bead as a matter of course on residential, commercial, and light industrial projects.
Best For
Two coat plaster applications
Rendered external corners
New build and renovation projects
Dot and dab partitions
Blockwork and brick substrates
Compatible Surfaces
Blockwork
Brickwork
Plasterboard
Concrete
Sand and cement render backgrounds
Key Features
Shorter flange than standard angle bead
Rigid steel arris for impact resistance
Nail or plaster dab fixing
Precision engineered profile
Available in 2.4m and 3.0m lengths
45mm flange width
Not suitable for: Not suitable for single coat thin coat systems where a full depth standard bead is specified. The shorter flange means it is not intended as a direct replacement for heavy gauge or deep section angle beads on render jobs requiring a longer key.
Fix the Supasave angle bead to the corner using either masonry nails through the perforated flanges or plaster dabs applied at regular intervals. Ensure the bead sits flush and true before the fixing method sets. Check with a straight edge from top to bottom and correct any twist or bow before plastering commences.
Apply the first plaster coat to both flanges, bringing the coat up to the level of the arris. Allow appropriate drying time before the second coat. Float the finish coat back to the bead face, using the arris as your guide for a clean, sharp corner line.
Cut the bead to length using tin snips or an angle grinder with a cutting disc
Offer the bead up to the corner and check it sits square and plumb
Fix using masonry nails through the flange perforations or apply plaster dabs at 300mm centres along each flange
Press the bead firmly into the dabs and check the arris is true using a long straight edge
Allow dabs to set sufficiently before plastering if using the dab fixing method
Apply the first coat of plaster to both flanges, working up to the level of the arris
Allow the first coat to dry and then apply the finish coat, using the bead arris as the guide for the corner line
What is the difference between Supasave and standard angle bead?
The Supasave has a shorter flange than a standard angle bead. This makes it better suited to two coat plaster applications where a full depth wing is not required. The arris profile and steel construction are otherwise comparable.
Can Supasave angle bead be used on external rendered corners?
Yes. It is suitable for use on both internal plastered corners and external rendered corners where a sharp, durable arris is needed. For heavy duty external render in exposed locations, check that the coating system is compatible with a standard galvanised steel bead.
How are the beads fixed — nails or dabs?
Both methods work. Nailing through the perforated flanges is faster on masonry backgrounds. Plaster dabs are commonly used on plasterboard and where nailing is not practical. Either way, check the bead is true before the fixing method goes off.
Catnic Supasave angle bead is manufactured from galvanised steel with a precision-formed arris. The 45mm flanges are perforated to aid plaster key and allow nail fixing. The shorter flange depth compared to standard beads is designed specifically for two coat plaster systems. Available in 2.4m and 3.0m lengths, supplied in a box of 50 lengths.
Brand
Catnic
Product Type
Angle Bead
Flange Width
45mm
Available Lengths
2.4m, 3.0m
Box Quantity
50
Material
Galvanised steel
Fixing Method
Nail or plaster dab
Application
Two coat plaster and render systems
Weight
N/A
Size
2.4m 45mm flange, 3.0m 45mm flange
Box Quantity
50
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