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How to fix cornices

Do a quick cover-up in four easy steps. - by Better Homes and Gardens
  • 01 Jun 2021
How to fix cornices

If fixings fail or there’s movement in a room, gaps may appear where cornice meets ceiling. You can do a quick cover-up, but it’s best to firmly set the cornice back in place. Here's how.

Gather your supplies

  • Cornice cement
  • Plasterboard screws
  • Paint scraper
  • Bucket
  • Drill
  • Lint-free rag or sponge
  • Fine sandpaper
  • Painting equipment
  • Sealer undercoat
  • Acrylic paint to match ceiling colour

How to fix cornices

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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