Socket beads
Single socket bead
Create a clean, reinforced opening around a standard single socket or light switch.
For electricians
Keep openings visible, connections protected and second fix cleaner.
PC Products beads are designed around the awkward gap between electrical first fix and wet trades. They act as a back-box plaster guard while the wall is finished, keep the opening obvious and give the plasterer a proper edge to work to. On plasterboard, drylining and dot-and-dab jobs, they also give both trades a clear reference for the finished opening.
Where it helps
Less time lost between first and second fix
Common frustrations
- Cables disappearing behind a newly plastered ceiling
- Back boxes filled with plaster or covered after first fix
- Socket and switch plates sitting recessed or not flush after skimming
- Extra visits caused by unclear positions, damaged cutouts or poor handover
How the beads help
- Agree the finished surface and box depth before the plasterboard, drylining or dot-and-dab wall build-up is completed
- Retrieve, terminate and secure connections before the finishing trades arrive
- Help separate properly enclosed connections from wet plaster while providing a defined opening
- Return to a visible position with a clean edge ready for the accessory
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
Box template
Mark repeatable socket and switch positions with a cross-line laser and no tape-measure arithmetic.
Tools & accessories
Square-to-round adapter
Fit selected round European-style smart controls to a standard UK single box.
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