Can you get curved coving?

Yes. If you need a radius cornice / coving section made, whether to match an original profile or one of our own designs, we can help. To make a profile of the radius in question, use an appropriate sized piece of paper or card and cut to suit the shape of the curve.

How do you put coving on a curved wall?

Carefully slice half way into the back of the coving with a Stanley knife ( Vertical cuts) every inch and that will take up and reasonable curve. I have done this on a few occasions.

Is coving easy to put up?

Often it can be a relatively simple task that can be undertaken as a DIY project, with it being installed quickly and easily. Whatever size of coving you choose, the installation and cutting of internal and external coving mitres is done in exactly the same way.

What is the difference between coving and cornice?

The Difference Between Ceiling Coving & Ceiling Cornice. Basically a coving tends to be plainer and more regular in size, whilst a cornice is more ornate, and may well have differing dimensions down the wall from across the ceiling.

What is flexible coving?

The Orac Flexible range of cornice mouldings and covings are the ideal solution for finishing curved ceilings, walls and bay windows. Hide the cracks and imperfections on your ceiling with the addition of a bespoke and visual cornice. All you require is tools and Orac adhesives to complete your coving effect.

Do you put coving up before painting?

You should always put up coving straight and level, as you can fill in any gaps afterwards.

Do you paint walls before putting coving up?

It’s best to fit your coving prior to painting or putting up wallpaper.

What can you use instead of drywall?

Wood Planks. Wood planks are an age-old drywall alternative that has certainly stood the test of time well.

Veneer Plaster. Veneer plaster might be the alternative that comes closest to traditional drywall.

Lath&Plaster.

Plywood and Sheet Wood.

Texture Wall Panels.

Brick&Masonry.

Exposed Concrete Block.

Cement Board.

Pegboard.

Cork Board.

How to put up coving?

A Hand Saw – Choose a fine or medium toothed saw with a stiff blade to ensure a straight cut

Mitre box (also called a mitre block) or you can use a mitre saw or a coving mitre template as a cutting guide such as a Wonder Mitre (see below)

Adhesives – You can use any coving adhesive,either ready-mixed or powder adhesive which you mix yourself.

Pencil

How to install a drop ceiling?

Measure. First,get the exact measurements of the room where the suspended ceiling will be installed. Use special care in measuring any odd-shaped alcoves and bays.

Decide on a Pattern. You can choose from either a 2×2 or a 2×4 pattern.

Sketch Your Plan. Now that you’ve made these decisions,sketch the layout for the planned ceiling on graph paper.

What are suspended ceiling tiles?

Suspended-ceiling tiles can be installed at any height and are supported by wires that can be adjusted so that the ceiling is level regardless of what happens to be hidden above. Decorative Ceiling Tiles offers drop-in tiles to fit any application, room décor, and budget. Consider these drop-ceiling tiles options when choosing your ceiling: