Beads & Mesh

Learn more about beads & mesh

Beads and mesh are used to support plastering, rendering and drylining work where edges, corners and joints need reinforcement or a cleaner finish. They can help protect vulnerable areas during installation and provide support where different surfaces meet.

Within our range, you can find beads and mesh suited to a variety of wall, ceiling and finishing applications. Choose by checking the bead profile, mesh type, size, material and compatibility with the surface or board system. Beads and mesh are often ordered with plasterboard, fixings and wider plastering materials to keep installation work moving efficiently.

Typical uses

• Reinforcing plastered corners, edges and joints during internal finishing work. 

• Supporting drylining installations with suitable screws and fixings. 

• Finishing plasterboard edges and junctions when working with standard plasterboard. 

• Helping create neat transitions around openings, reveals and board edges. 

• Used to help external render finishes adhere to a surface. 

How to choose the right beads & mesh

• Select the correct bead or mesh type for the application, such as corners, joints or reinforcement. 

• Check the profile, length and size against the area being finished. 

• Confirm compatibility with the plasterboard, plaster or render system being used. 

• Consider whether the product is for internal or external use before ordering. 

• Review fixing method and installation guidance for the surface. 

• Check how the bead or mesh will work around openings, reveals and board edges. 

• Calculate quantities from the number of corners, joints and areas that need reinforcement. 

Before you order

• Measure the areas, edges and joints that need beads or mesh before calculating quantities. 

• Allow extra material for cuts, overlaps, corners and sensible wastage. 

• Check the surface condition and confirm it is ready for fixing or embedding. 

• Make sure compatible plasterboard, fixings and finishing materials are available. 

• Review fulfilment options such as delivery or Click & Collect. 

Explore our range of beads & mesh

Explore our range of beads and mesh for plastering, rendering, drylining and finishing work. Whether you are protecting corners, reinforcing joints or preparing board edges, our range can help you source the right materials for the job.

For board installations, browse standard plasterboard or thermal insulated plasterboard depending on the project specification. To support fitting, choose suitable plasterboard screws and fixings or browse suspended ceiling frames and fixings for ceiling systems. For regular ordering, you can create an account to manage procurement more easily.