07479 561864berkshirepaintinganddecorating@gmail.comKelvin Gate, Bracknell Open 7 days · 8am–8pm AboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContact07479 561864Request Estimate - Home - - Services - - Coving & Cornice Installation Bracknell · Berkshire # Coving & Cornice Installationacross Bracknell,mitred, jointed and finished invisibly. Plaster, lightweight Duropolymer and traditional fibrous cornice, set out, cut, mitred and jointed so the joins disappear. Period property repair and modern installs handled with the same attention to the long line. Request Your Free Estimate Call 07479 561864 Heritage profiles · Modern Duropolymer · 20 years' practice 20 yrs Coving installs across Berkshire Period Plaster cornice repair Mitred Internal & external corners Fixed Quote within 24 hours 5-yr Workmanship guarantee Recent work ## A glimpse from our portfolio. See all work Overview ## Cornice that finishes the room: not just decorates it Coving is the single most under-rated finish in a domestic interior. It transforms the ceiling-to-wall transition from raw to deliberate, and it visibly lifts the apparent height of a room. We install coving and cornice across new-builds, refurbishments and period property repair throughout Bracknell, Ascot, Reading, Wokingham, Windsor and Maidenhead. The work ranges from a simple 90mm modern profile in a new-build extension, through to ornate Edwardian plaster cornice replication and Victorian centre rose installation in Listed homes. Most jobs are commissioned as part of a wider redecoration, either to add character to a new room or to replace a previous owner's poorly-cut coving with something properly mitred. We also handle stand-alone repair work where existing plaster cornice has cracked, dropped or been damaged during ceiling repairs. The art of coving isn't the profile itself, anyone can buy a length of Duropolymer. The art is in setting out: the height datum, the perfectly mitred internal and external corners, the invisibly jointed lengths along a long wall, and the caulking that closes any micro-gap before paint reveals it. Don't ignore this ## Where bad coving jobs fail Coving is one of those finishes where the difference between professional and amateur is brutally visible, every visible joint or gap permanently spoils the room. ### Mitred corners that don't meet Cut to the wrong angle, or cut to a 45° template when the wall isn't actually 90°, internal mitres leave visible gaps that no amount of caulk hides under paint. ### Visible butt joints Long walls require two or three lengths joined. Bad joints: wrong glue, wrong sand-back, no caulk, telegraph through the paint and read as a line every time light catches it. ### Dropped or cracked over time Fixed only with adhesive and no mechanical fix on long spans, heavy plaster cornice can sag or pull off the wall, leaving a fine crack along its full length. ### Coving that ruins the room's proportions Too-large profile in a low-ceilinged room squashes the space; too-small in a high-ceilinged one looks mean. Profile selection is part of the design, not just an off-the-shelf choice. Our Process ## A clear sequence,no guesswork, no chaos. - 01 ### Survey & profile selection Room measured, ceiling height and wall length considered, sample profiles shown in situ before commitment. Period property work matched to existing surviving sections where applicable. - 02 ### Datum & setting out A laser line struck around the room at the agreed coving drop. Walls inspected for square: corners measured rather than assumed at 90°. - 03 ### Cutting & mitring Lengths cut on a coving mitre box or large compound mitre saw, internal and external corners hand-trimmed for a perfect fit. Long-wall butt joints scarfed at an angle for an invisible joint. - 04 ### Installation & jointing Coving fixed with the correct adhesive (and mechanical fixings on heavy plaster sections), corners and joints filled and finished, gaps to ceiling and wall caulked for a seamless transition. - 05 ### Decoration & sign-off Coving primed and painted in line with the rest of the ceiling and walls, ideally as part of a wider redecoration, then walked-through with you in raking light to confirm joints are invisible. Benefits ## What you actually get,not vague promises. ### Adds apparent height A correctly proportioned cornice softens the harsh ceiling-to-wall corner and visually lifts the ceiling: particularly effective in standard-height new-builds. ### Hides ceiling-line imperfections Older properties often have uneven plaster lines at the wall/ceiling junction. Coving conceals the irregularity completely. ### Properly mitred, invisibly jointed Hand-cut corners, scarfed joints and caulked transitions mean the cornice reads as a single continuous line, not a series of stuck-on lengths. ### Right profile for the room Sample profiles shown in situ before committing. Period properties matched to surviving sections; modern rooms specified at the proportion the ceiling height calls for. ### Compatible with downlights & speakers Coving installation co-ordinated with electrical and ceiling speaker positions so the finish reads as designed, not as a series of compromises. ### Long service life Properly fixed coving, particularly Duropolymer, is essentially permanent. Plaster cornice with a mechanical fix has a hundred-year service life and is repairable when minor damage occurs. In Depth ## The detail behindthe finished result. ### Coving materials we work with Duropolymer (Orac, NMC, Wickes premium): lightweight, easy to fix, sharp detail, no shrinkage. Our usual specification for modern homes and extensions. Lightweight plaster: heavier, more authentic plaster appearance, good for refurbs where the home reads traditional. Slightly more work to fix and joint. Fibrous plaster cornice: the heritage product. Heavy, ornate, traditionally fixed with screws into ceiling joists and adhesive into the wall. Used in Listed property work and high-end period restoration. ### Period property and listed work Surviving Victorian, Edwardian and 1930s cornice can usually be repaired rather than replaced, broken sections cast from a moulded silicone of an undamaged length and patched in. Cracks raked out and re-filled, lost detail re-created where conservation officers require it. Centre roses, corbels and decorative ceiling features are restored to the original profile where possible, replaced from the closest matching stock pattern where not. ### Choosing a profile for your ceiling height Standard 2.4m new-build ceiling: 90–120mm Duropolymer typically reads correctly. Anything larger crowds the room. Victorian 2.7–3m ceiling: 150–200mm profile, often with a small step or detail to suit the era. Higher Edwardian or Georgian: 200mm+ with significant detail; profile choice matters more than size. Common Questions ## Everything you needbefore we start. How long does coving installation take?A standard double bedroom is a one-day job. A through-lounge or full ground floor typically runs two to four days including decoration of the coving itself. Will I see the joints?Not in our work, long-wall butt joints are scarfed at an angle, filled, caulked and sanded before paint. Internal and external corners are hand-cut to the exact wall angle, not a generic 45°. Can you match existing period cornice?Yes, surviving sections can be cast and replicated, or we can specify a near-match from heritage stock profiles. We'll bring samples to your home and dry-fit before committing. Do you repair cracked or damaged cornice?Yes, repair work on Victorian and Edwardian plaster cornice is a regular part of our work, particularly in Windsor and Oxford period properties. Can coving go in a bathroom or kitchen?Yes, Duropolymer in particular is unaffected by humidity and is a normal choice in modern bathrooms and kitchens. What about downlights, will they affect the install?Downlights are surveyed during quote and the coving line set to allow proper clearance. We co-ordinate with the electrician where lights need to move. Do you paint the coving after installation?Yes, decoration of the cornice is part of the standard quote, typically as part of a wider room repaint. Is plaster or Duropolymer better?For modern homes, Duropolymer almost always: lighter, easier to fix, sharper detail. For period and Listed work, traditional plaster cornice remains the right answer. What guarantee do you offer?Five years' workmanship, covering adhesion, joints and finish. Related services ## Often bookedalongside this work. Service ### Interior Painting Learn more Service ### Wallpaper Hanging Learn more Service ### Feature Wall Design Learn more Service ### Decorating Learn more ## Ready to geta fixed written quote? One site visit, one written price, one date locked in. No day-rates, no pressure, no obligation. Request Free Estimate Call 07479 561864 Fully insured · 20 years' experience · 5-year workmanship guarantee Master painters and decorators serving Bracknell and the wider Berkshire area for over 20 years. Fully insured. Fixed written quotes. 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