Installation & Fitting Guides

If you’re renovating a period home in Dublin, Cork, or Galway, you’ve likely discovered something frustrating: Your walls aren’t straight. Older Irish homes — from Victorian terraces to 1930s semis…

During renovation, few questions cause as many problems later as this one:“Should plastering be done before installing cornice?” Get the order wrong and even the best cornice can crack, pull…

Cracked, chipped, or loose cornice is a common discovery during renovation—and it immediately raises the big question: can this be repaired, or is replacement the smarter option? The answer depends…

Cornice problems often appear at the worst possible moment—halfway through a renovation, after ceilings are opened up, or once new lighting is installed. Cracks, missing sections, or failing plasterwork can…

Fitting ceiling cornice is one of those jobs that looks daunting—until you follow a clear, proven method. With modern lightweight mouldings, achieving a clean, professional finish is far more achievable…

Fitting cornice above kitchen units is one of the final details that transforms a kitchen from functional to refined. But kitchens are unforgiving spaces: runs are short, joins sit at…

Straight joins are where many cornice installations fall down. Corners get most of the attention, but once the room is painted and lit, poor straight joins are just as visible—sometimes…

If you’re asking “how do I fix cornice so it stays put long-term?”, you’re asking the right question. Cornice problems rarely come from poor cutting alone — they come from…

Fitting ceiling cornice is one of the most effective ways to elevate an interior—but only if it’s installed correctly. Even the best-designed profile can look amateur if it’s poorly fitted,…

Vinyl vs epoxy coving – what’s the difference? Not all coving materials are designed to handle moisture, heavy use, or strict hygiene requirements. While traditional options like plaster or MDF…