Decorative plaster cornice — more ornate than coving, classic in Victorian and Georgian properties. Repair, restoration, and new installation. Compare up to 3 free quotes from vetted local tradespeople within 24 hours.
Cornicing refers to the ornate decorative mouldings found at the wall-ceiling junction in Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian properties. Unlike simple coving, cornicing typically features detailed profiles including dentils, egg-and-dart patterns, acanthus leaves, and other classical motifs — and is an important character feature of historic homes.
Period cornicing is usually made from fibrous plaster — plaster reinforced with jute scrim — and was traditionally run in situ or cast in sections. Today, fibrous plaster replicas of almost any period cornice profile can be sourced, and specialist heritage plasterers can run new or matching sections in situ where originals are lost or damaged.
Our network includes fibrous plaster specialists and heritage decorators experienced in cornice repair and restoration. Get free quotes from vetted tradespeople.
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