Arch Beads

Arch beads are designed to create smooth curved edges and arches in plaster finishes, helping achieve a clean, consistent result on decorative and detailed internal work.

Arch Bead Specifications

What are arch beads used for?

Arch beads are used to form neat curved edges in plasterwork. They help create a smooth line around arches, reveals and decorative features, while also improving consistency during installation and finishing.

• Creates clean curved plaster edges
• Helps form smooth arches and reveals
• Supports a neater, more consistent finish
• Suitable for detailed internal plasterwork

Where are arch beads commonly used?

Arch beads are a practical choice for internal applications where straight beads are not suitable. They are commonly used on curved openings and detailed plaster features.

• Door and window reveals
• Curved plasterboard and drywall details
• Internal arches and feature openings
• Decorative curved plaster features
• Thin coat plaster systems

Why choose uPVC arch beads?

uPVC arch beads are lightweight, easy to handle, and well suited to shaping around curved sections. They are a reliable option for achieving a clean finish where flexibility and consistency are important.

• Lightweight and easy to cut on site
• Suitable for curved applications
• Helps achieve a cleaner plaster finish
• Ideal for internal dry lining work

Supplied in trade pack quantities

Our arch beads are supplied in boxes of 25, making them well suited to larger jobs, repeat installations, and trade use where consistency across the project matters.

Related Plasterboard Beading Products

If you're completing a full plastering or dry lining job, you may also need beads for straight edges, corners and decorative detailing.

• Plaster Stop Beads – ideal for neat plaster stops and clean finishing edges.
• Angle Beads – designed to protect and reinforce external corners while giving a sharp finish.
• Architrave Feature Beads – for creating defined decorative details and recessed features in plaster finishes.

For more help comparing arch beads with other profiles, read our Complete Guide to Plasterboard Beading, where we explain the different bead types, materials and applications and how to choose the right option for the job.

Need help choosing the right bead?

If you're unsure which bead is right for your job, get in touch and our team will help point you in the right direction.