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How to fix cornices

If fixings fail or there’s movement in a room, gaps may appear where cornice meets ceiling. - by Better Homes and Gardens
  • 05 Dec 2016
How to fix cornices
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You can do a quick cover-up, but it’s best to firmly set the cornice back in place.

 

Gather your supplies

• Cornice cement

• Plasterboard screws

 

You’ll also need

Paint scraper; bucket; drill; lint-free rag or sponge; fine sandpaper; painting equipment; sealer undercoat; acrylic paint to match ceiling colour

 

Here’s how...

 

Step 1

Use paint scraper to remove any loose paint or plaster along crack.

 

Step 2

Mix cornice cement in bucket to form a paste. Use scraper to fill gap between cornice and ceiling with cornice cement.

 

Step 3

Use drill to screw  plasterboard screws up through cornice into ceiling so cement oozes out of crack. Remove excess cement with scraper and use to fill screw heads.

 

Step 4

Leave cornice cement for a few minutes to start setting, then wipe along crack with damp lint-free rag or sponge for a smooth finish.

 

Step 5

When cement has fully dried, sand lightly if required, then apply sealer undercoat. Let dry and follow with two top coats using acrylic paint to match ceiling colour.

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