Socket beads
Single socket bead
Create a clean, reinforced opening around a standard single socket or light switch.
For DIY renovators
A professional-looking finish is easier when the opening has a proper edge.
The bead system can help competent DIY renovators achieve tidier plasterwork around sockets, switches and downlights. Electrical connections and alterations must still be handled safely and, where required, by a qualified electrician.
Where it helps
A cleaner finish with clear electrical-safety guidance
Common frustrations
- Uneven hand-cut openings that show around a faceplate
- Losing a downlight cable above a newly skimmed ceiling
- Chipping fresh plaster when reopening the hole
- Choosing the wrong bead or cutout for the fitting
How the beads help
- Select the bead from the fitting and required cutout—not guesswork
- Use a protected centre while plastering and decorating
- Wait for the finish to cure before removing the centre
- Leave isolation, testing and regulated electrical work to a qualified electrician where required
Recommended range
Start with the products that match your work.
Compare the opening type, finish depth and fitting details, then check current price and stock in the PC Products shop.
Socket beads
Double socket bead
A repeatable plastering edge for standard double sockets and wider switch plates.
Spotlight beads
Spotlight bead
Protect a downlight position and give the plasterer a firm circular edge to finish against.
Tools & accessories
Replacement bucket handle
A wider 30 mm grip that fits over many standard wire bucket handles.
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