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    impact driver or cordless drill

    recently borrowed and used a dewalt impact driver for decking. a must for the tradesman tool kit. you wont be dissapointed!
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    skim beads

    Hi guys, interesting feedback. We may already do something, or can look to introduce a new item should the demand be there. can i just clarify a few things on the details of the 7mm bead 1) PVCu or Steel? 2) Internal or external use? 3) Renderplas is the manufacturer thought to have a patent...
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    skim beads

    Hi guys excuse the plug... thought the below would help explain the application and reason for the various beads being discussed on this thread. Micro Mesh Angle Beads are used for a single/thin coat. Catnic's bead is manufactured to 80° providing a plaster depth of 6mm. Due to the mesh wing...
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    Plastic beads

    SRBE Building Supplies in Bletchley near Milton Keynes now stock Catnic PVCu beads. Ring 01908 646666
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    beading question?

    Just to clarify the difference between drip beads and bell cast beads. Drip beads have a 90degree wing return, whereas a bellcast bead has somewhere between a 110-120degree wing return. Drip beads Drip Bead used above doors, windows and at DPC level offering a profile flush with the rest of the...
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    render bead makers

    Catnic manufacturer a wide range of PVCu bead (white, ivory, cream now available as standard) galvanised beads and stainless steel beads. I'd argue our beads are probably the most rigid in the market place because we ensure we dont down gauge the material. If anyone wants to know there local...
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    Two coat plasters - internal applications

    Please can someone help me to understand a two coat plaster application used internally when used with a standard angle bead 12-19mm. What are the two coats... 1) Base coat/scratch coat - cement based? Grey in colour? how thick in mm? 2) Top coat/finishing coat - traditional plaster? Pinky in...
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