Our glazing beads hold a vision panel securely in place while maintaining the fire and acoustic integrity of the door. They are made for both FD30 and FD60 fire doors and supplied in a wide choice of finishes, including oak, walnut, ash, beech, maple, cherry, sapele, and koto, plus hardwood paint grade and white, so you can match veneer, laminate, or painted doors cleanly.

The FD30 beads come foil-wrapped with the fire gasket pre-attached, made to suit 44mm doors, and are certified to glaze vision panels up to 2300mm high by 890mm wide, depending on the glass used. The FD60 beads suit 54mm doors and are certified for panels up to 0.54 square metres. All beads are supplied in 2000mm lengths and manufactured for a precise fit and compliant installation.

Why choose Qdoors glazing beads

1. Certified beads for FD30 (44mm) and FD60 (54mm) fire doors.
2. FD30 beads are supplied foil-wrapped with the fire gasket pre-attached.
3. A wide finish range to match oak, walnut, ash, beech, and painted doors.
4. Supplied in 2000mm lengths for a precise, compliant fit.

What is a glazing bead used for?
A glazing bead is the timber moulding that holds the glass of a vision panel in place within a door. On a fire door, the bead works with a fire gasket to keep the door's fire and smoke protection intact once it is glazed.

What is the difference between FD30 and FD60 glazing beads?
FD30 beads are made for 44mm doors and certified to glaze vision panels up to 2300mm by 890mm, depending on the glass. FD60 beads are made for 54mm doors and certified for panels up to 0.54 square metres. Choose the bead that matches the door's fire rating and thickness.

Which finishes are available?
The range includes oak, walnut, ash, beech, maple, cherry, sapele, and koto, along with hardwood paint grade and white, so you can match the bead to a veneer, laminate, or painted door.

Do the beads come with the fire gasket attached?
The FD30 beads are supplied foil-wrapped with the fire gasket pre-attached, ready to fit. Beads are supplied in 2000mm lengths.