Steel Plaster Angle Bead
Expanded Metal Corner Angle Beads are designed with an extended expanded flange to provide excellent plaster bonding and reinforcement. Commonly used together with metal lath systems, they serve as essential accessories for plastering and wall finishing applications. Also known as angle beads, casing beads, stop beads, or plaster beads.
| Product Ref. | Material | Length | Qty/Box (pcs) |
| SKAB50 | Pre-Galvanized steel | 2500/2700 | 50 |
| SKAB25 | Pre-Galvanized steel | 2500/2700 | 50 |
| SKAB50S | Stainless steel | 2500/2700 | 50 |
| SKAB25S | Stainless steel | 2500/2700 | 50 |
Corner / Angle beads Features & Benefits
Q1: What standard do the Corner / Angle Beads comply with?
A: The products are manufactured from hot-dip galvanized steel sheet with G60 zinc coating, complying with ASTM A653 / A653M standards for reliable corrosion resistance and durability.
Q2: What is SKAB50?
A: SKAB50 is a Pre-Galvanized Steel expanded mesh plaster corner bead designed for protecting and reinforcing interior wall corners, ceilings, and floor edges.
Q3: What are the advantages of SKAB50?
A: SKAB50 offers excellent durability and stability, making it suitable for high-traffic areas and locations prone to daily wear and impact damage.
Q4: What is SKAB25s?
A: SKAB25s is a Stainless Steel angle bead designed to provide long-lasting corner protection and reinforcement for interior walls, ceilings, and floors.
Q5: Why choose stainless steel angle beads?
A: Stainless steel provides superior corrosion resistance and long-term strength, especially in environments requiring higher durability and cleaner appearance.
Q6: How do Corner / Angle Beads protect buildings?
A: They help prevent cracking, chipping, and damage to vulnerable corners, ceilings, columns, and floor edges caused by daily use or impact.
Q7: Why are expanded mesh corner beads beneficial for plastering?
A: The expanded mesh design on both sides improves plaster bonding, provides better support, and helps achieve consistent plaster thickness during application.
Q8: Are steel plaster angle beads better than traditional wooden rulers?
A: Yes. Steel plaster angle beads create straighter and more accurate edges, are easier to install, and can be used in various environmental conditions.
Q9: Where are these angle beads commonly used?
A: They are widely used in plastering systems, interior wall corners, ceilings, columns, gypsum board systems, and other construction finishing applications.
Q10: How do these products improve construction quality?
A: The reinforced structure supports the plaster layer, reduces the risk of breakage or cracking, and creates cleaner, stronger, and more professional finishing results.
Corner / Angle beads Technical Specifications
- Manufactured from hot-dip galvanized steel sheet with G60 zinc coating, complying with ASTM A653 / A653M standard.
- Excellent rust resistance and corrosion protection for long-term durability.
- Expanded flange design provides enhanced plaster key and stronger bonding performance.
- Reinforced steel nose/rib structure offers superior rigidity and impact resistance.
- Pre-punched nail holes along the bead for easier installation and secure fixing.
Available Materials:
- Pre-galvanized steel
- Stainless steel
Applicable Standards
- ASTM A653 / A653MStandard specification for hot-dip zinc-coated (galvanized) steel sheet.
- ASTM C1047Standard specification for accessories used with gypsum wallboard and gypsum veneer plaster.
- ASTM C1063Standard specification for installation of lathing and furring for Portland cement-based plaster.
- ASTM C1861Standard specification for lathing and furring accessories to ensure structural reliability and corrosion resistance.
- ASTM C1861Details requirements for lathing and furring accessories, establishing material standards for beads to prevent failures (such as rusting or hollow corners) in various climates