Fixing method for
our precast fibrous plaster cornices
Mark ceiling projection and strike chalk line
Fix temporary guide screws
Apply coat of diluted PVA adhesive scratch painted surfaces
Cut mitres and cornice to length trial fit
Apply coat of diluted PVA adhesive to cornice wall and ceiling lines
Mixing fast set joint adhesive (British Gypsum "easifill"
Butter both ceiling and wall beds on the cornice with the adhesive
Fit cornice against temporary ceiling screw line apply pressure to bed in place
Fix cornice with countersunk drywall screws at app. 600mm centres ceiling and
wall
Work round room fitting cornice cut to length
Finally fit last mitre short length
Point cornice ceiling, wall, joints and mitres
Clean of excess adhesive
Finish joints and mitres remembering to regularly wash cornice with clean water
The fixing of our "Classical" cornice between a ceiling and a polished wood
gantry
Protection being removed
cornice complete.
