Spotlight beads
Spotlight plastering bead
Protect a downlight position and give the plasterer a firm circular edge to finish against.
The spotlight bead, also used as a downlight bead or downlight plastering cover, covers the open downlight position while keeping the cable accessible. It helps avoid lost or damaged cables, prevents plaster falling through the opening and produces a cleaner circular cutout after the ceiling has cured.
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Fitting help
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Use the practical guide for preparation, fitting, plastering and clean removal before the final accessory is installed.
How to plaster around a downlight or spotlightBest suited to
- Electricians
- Plasterers
- Ceiling installers
- DIY renovators
Why use it
- Keeps downlight cables easier to locate
- Lets the plasterer skim over the opening
- Creates a defined circular edge
- Useful for both new work and refurbishment
Product details
Specifications
- Practical opening range
- Approximately 57–72 mm
- Finish
- Designed for an approximately 3 mm skim coat
- Cutting
- Outer guide or centred hole saw, depending on required opening
- Material
- Flame-retardant polypropylene
Installation overview
Use it in the right sequence.
- 1
Check the downlight manufacturer's required cutout before choosing and fitting the bead.
- 2
Retrieve and secure the cable, then staple the bead over the prepared opening.
- 3
Skim over the bead and let the plaster cure completely.
- 4
Tap the centre, cut to the required diameter and install the downlight to its manufacturer's instructions.
Check the product instructions, fitting dimensions and relevant electrical requirements before installation.
Flame-retardant polypropylene
Published product information lists a UL94 V-2 flame-retardant additive. This material classification does not provide a fire rating for the complete wall or ceiling.