Decorative Coving & Ornamental Plaster
Size and design
There are various sizes to chose from for standard coving profiles, the most common being 127mm (5″). These measurements refer to the imaginary line drawn across the coving diagonal from wall to ceiling (not the height or projection).
The size and amount of detail in the coving is entirely down to personal preference, and whilst we produce many classic and conventional coving and cornice styles here at Fullbrooks, we also offer a bespoke service whereby we can work from your ideas (be they on paper or just in your head) to create exactly what you want.
Choosing ornate
Most house builders in the post war period would install the very simple C-shaped coving simply because it was clean, timeless and low cost – all factors which you should consider when choosing a coving or cornice design. Cornice on the other hand tends to be more ornate and is less uniform in dimensions (though it could potentially still have the same projection and drop).
The shape of cornice can be very intricate and complex, hence the need for Master Craftsmen to make sure the end product is nothing less than perfect, as the more complex the design, the more shabby it will look if the craft and skill isn’t there during its formation.
If you have any further questions regarding decorative coving, cornices or other ornamental plaster mouldings, feel free to contact us at your convenience.
