Technical Submittal: PLASTERING ACCESSORIES

Part 1. GENERAL

1. DESCRIPTION
Plastering accessories composed of beads and expanded metal lath used to reinforce the plaster and
preventing it from cracking.

2. REFERENCE STANDARDS

MATERIAL COATING PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PRE-GALVANIZED: BEADS:
BS EN 10346 (replaced BS EN 10327) BS EN 13658-1&2 (replaced BS 6452-1)
ASTM A 653 ASTM C 1063
STAINLESS STEEL: QCS 2014 (QATAR CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION)
BS EN 10088 – sheets, strips, coils LATH:
ASTM A 240 – sheets, strips, coils BS EN 13658-1&2 (replaced BS 1369-1)
ASTM C 1063
ASTM C 847
QCS 2014 (QATAR CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION)

3. DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. Delivery – Materials are to be delivered in original packages, containers or bundles containing the
manufacturers or suppliers identification.
B. Transportation – In transportation or lifting, handle products with care avoiding excessive stress and
preventing damages.
C. Storage – Store materials with cover and keep them dry and protected against damage due to
weather condition, corrosion and surface contamination.

Part II. PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER

Expanded Metal Manufacturing
Zone 81, St. 15, Plot 15, New Industrial Area
Doha, Qatar
Email: qatarsales@exmetco.com
Website: www.exmetco.com

MATERIAL
A. BEAD
1. ANGLE BEAD

Angle Bead – used for reinforcement and protection of plaster from cracking especially
where a true straight outside corners are required in a building.

Type Code Wings (mm) Length (m) Material

AB – 48 gs / ss 48 x 48 2.7 – 2.9 galvanized steel / stainless steel
AB – 52 gs / ss 52 x 52 2.7 – 2.9 galvanized steel / stainless steel
AB – 63 gs / ss 63 x 63 2.7 – 2.9 galvanized steel / stainless steel
AB – 70 gs / ss 70 x 70 2.7 – 2.9 galvanized steel / stainless steel

Expanded Metal Manufacturing Co.

Zone 81, St. 15, Plot 15, New Industrial Area
Tel: +974 44603826 Fax No. +974 44601724
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6. CONTROL JOINT BEAD

Control Joint Bead – used for normal plastering to divide between different wall
segments or to make a joint for plastering areas where the works needs to be done
on several stages.

Depth Groove Length

Type Code Material
(mm) Width (mm) (m)
CJ – 10 gs / ss 13 10 3.0 galvanized steel / stainless steel
CJ – 15 gs / ss 13 15 3.0 galvanized steel / stainless steel

B. EXPANDED METAL LATH

1. CORNER MESH
Corner Mesh – used for reinforcement of plaster for inside corners to prevent
cracks and give corner a straight finish
Wings
Type Code Length (m) Material
(mm)
CM50 gs / ss 50 x 50 2.7 / 2.44 galvanized steel / stainless steel
CM75 gs / ss 75 x 75 2.7 / 2.44 galvanized steel / stainless steel
CM100 gs / ss 100 x 100 2.7 / 2.44 galvanized steel / stainless steel

2. STRIP / COIL MESH

Strip / Coil Mesh – used as background for plastering in walls and suspended
ceiling
Type Code Width (mm) Weight (kg / m²) Length (m)
SCM 4” 100 0.6 25 or 50 (coils)
SCM 6” 150 0.6 25 or 50 (coils)
SCM 7” 175 0.6 25 or 50 (coils)
SCM 8” 200 0.6 25 or 50 (coils)

3. DIAMOND METAL LATH SHEETS

Diamond Metal Lath Sheets – used as background for plastering in walls and
suspended ceiling

Weight Sheet Size

Type Code Material
(kg/m²) (cm)
ML –A 0.62 244 x 60 galvanized steel / stainless steel
ML – B 0.82 244 x 60 galvanized steel / stainless steel
Width 6”
ML – C 0.92 244 x 122 galvanized steel / stainless steel
7”
ML – D 1.05 244 x 60 galvanized steel / stainless steel
8”
ML – E 1.22 244 x 60 galvanized steel / stainless steel
10”
ML – F 1.62 244 x 60 galvanized steel / stainless steel
12”
ML – G** 1.92 244 x 60 galvanized steel / stainless steel
ML – H 1.82 244 x 60 galvanized steel / stainless steel

Expanded Metal Manufacturing Co.

Zone 81, St. 15, Plot 15, New Industrial Area
Tel: +974 44603826 Fax No. +974 44601724
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