Cornices hide ceiling joints, frame rooms and can add a decorative feature line around walls.
Plasterers and interior finishing tradies can install new cornice, repair cracks and match existing
profiles as closely as possible. Post your job on The Quote Yard to compare quotes for cornice
installation and repairs.
New cornice for renos and extensions
Repairs to cracked or sagging sections
Ready for painting and finishing
Suitable for modern and period homes
Get quotes for cornice work
Describe whether you need new cornice installed, existing sections repaired or a profile matched to
other rooms. Photos of the damaged areas and of cornice you like elsewhere in the house help tradies
plan materials and techniques.
Measure up of rooms and existing cornice to calculate lengths, joints and profile requirements for new work
Installation of new cornice with appropriate adhesives and fixings, ensuring neat joins at corners and along walls and ceilings
Repairs to cracked, loose or water damaged cornice sections where possible, or replacement of affected lengths if required
Patching, sanding and smoothing of joints so that once painted, new work blends in with existing surfaces as well as practical
Basic advice on suitable paints and when it is safe to paint new or repaired cornice
Cornice Installation and Repairs FAQs
Can you match my existing cornice exactly?
Some common profiles are still widely available, while others from older homes may not be produced
anymore. In many cases, a very similar profile can be used and blended in with careful installation
and painting. Your tradie can show sample options and explain what can be matched.
Does cracked cornice always mean a structural problem?
Not necessarily. Small cracks are often caused by normal movement, temperature changes or age. Larger
cracks or sagging sections can sometimes point to water damage or other issues. A plasterer can
assess whether a crack looks like a cosmetic issue or something that needs further investigation.
Can cornice be installed after painting the room?
Yes, but there will usually be some patching and touch up painting required where adhesives and
joints are smoothed in. Many people choose to install cornice first and then complete final coats
afterwards for the neatest finish, but your tradie can work with your timing where needed.
What happens if my ceiling is not level?
Older homes often have ceilings and walls that are slightly out of level. Experienced plasterers can
usually fit cornice in a way that looks straight to the eye, even where surfaces are not perfect.
They can discuss what to expect and where minor variations may remain.
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