Flush, borderless grille installation for plaster and drywall applications

May 30, 2022

Plaster J-Bead® Frame US Patent No’s #9,765,988 #10,871,305

Patented Plaster J-Bead Frame® * Grilles exclusively by Advanced Architectural Grilleworks

SEEMINGLY SIMPLE. SIMPLY SEAMLESS.

The AAG Advanced Architectural Grilleworks exclusive Plaster J-Bead® * frame (*patent) combined with our quality linear bar grille cores provides a flush, borderless installation for plaster and drywall applications on walls and/or ceilings. Also known in the industry as a “mud grille” or “plaster grille”, it provides a seamless installation enabling you to smoothly capture the contour of any wall or ceiling.

The exclusive Plaster J-Bead® * design for linear bar grilles is quickly fastened to the wall via the outer flange by either screwing or nailing through the pre-drilled holes. After fastening, the flange is covered with a skim coat of plaster providing your customer with a clean, flush appearance.

FRAMED LINEAR BAR GRILLE – PLASTER J-BEAD® */ “MUD-IN” GRILLE

The core is removable for access to damper controls. Advanced Architectural Grilleworks pioneered this one-piece frame design and developed a wide range of fastening methods for attaching the core to the frame providing unparalleled removable access. These custom fabricated Plaster J-Bead® * framed linear bar grilles are available in aluminum with a full range of finishes: satin #4, satin–anodized, mirror polish #8, prime painted, or powder coated.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Solid, Fully Welded Construction
• Multiple Pre-punched Holes for Quick Installation
• Fully Removable Core to Access Dampers, Filters and Duct-Work
• Extra Wide Flange with Multiple Channels to Capture Plaster or Mud, Ensuring a Smooth Feathered Installation
• Built In Knife Guide Enables your Installer to Achieve Multiple Plaster Finishes Including Level 5
• Accommodates a Wide Range of Wall Thicknesses
• 304 Stainless Steel Fasteners, inserts and hardware

NOW IN TWO QUICK-SHIP STYLES

The Classic Traditional
Advanced Architectural Grilleworks
AAG100 J-Bead traditional 1/8″

Same Great Patented Design with a wider face profile
Advanced Architectural Grilleworks
AAG330 J-Bead 1/4″ face profile

We manufacture the only Patented Plaster J-Bead Frame® *. We invented it, perfected it and provide the widest range of options, styles and sizes.

Our patented product provides the Quickest, Cleanest and most Accurate installation available — each and every time.

If it saves you time — it saves you money.

@aagrilles #aagrilles

Company: Advanced Architectural Grilleworks

Source: https://aagrilles.com/j-bead/plaster-j-bead-frame-for-bar-grilles/

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