What does a cornice look like?

What does a cornice look like?

A cornice is a box-like wooden valance typically crafted from plywood, then covered with paint, wallpaper, or fabric and mounted to the wall above the window. Other cornices are carved from attractive wood and then stained to look good without needing paint or fabric coverings.

Is Duropolymer waterproof?

Arthouse High Density Duropolymer Coving - 100mm X 2m Pack of 4 - With elegance and style, it is no wonder that this is one of the UK most popular profiles. It is easy to install, water resistant and comes pre-primed for easy painting.

Do you put coving up before painting?

You could ensure a neater job by painting the coving before you put it in place rather than after. BTW I would never paint the lower edge of the coving the same colour as the walls - it needs to be white.

What paint should you use for coving?

Coving or cornice is always much better when finished with either a emulsion paint usually matt or soft sheen or acrylic eggshell as the other guys have said make sure you use a decent quality trade paint, give it a couple of coats allowing about 3 or 4 hours between coats and it should be fine.

What order do you renovate a room?

How to Renovate a House

1. Design and Planning. ...
2. Roof, Foundation, Water Issues, Siding, Windows. ...
3. Demolition. ...
4. Structural Carpentry. ...
5. HVAC Ductwork, Electrical, and Plumbing. ...
6. Windows. ...
7. Insulation. ...
8. Drywall.