We have added a brand new video to the website, which aims to answer the most common queries we have from customers after their coving is delivered. In the video below, Mark, Plaster Ceiling Roses’ chief fitter, explains the most common questions that we get asked about new plaster coving deliveries.
The questions he deals with are common mistakes made by people who do not have experience of fitting coving, and as a result, they worry unnecessarily. The most common misunderstanding is that the ends of our lengths of coving are damaged. In reality, these just need to be cut square. All our coving and ceiling roses are handcrafted; each length of coving is individually moulded and cast, and the entire process from start to finish is completely done by hand, which makes it impossible for ends to be perfectly square. We also always over-supply on coving orders, which allows you to cut coving straight or into internal/external corners ready for installation.
Plaster Coving FAQs: Safe Handling, Minor Imperfections & Fitting Advice
How Do You Handle Plaster Coving Safely?
Plaster coving must always be held and carried on its edge (the position it is intended to be installed). If it's held flat, even in a full, unopened pack, it’s unstable and will crack.
Is It Normal for Plaster Coving to Arrive with Imperfections?
The video below explains how an experienced fitter deals with any small marks to the edge of the coving or blemishes to the face. Don’t worry! Our plaster products are raw materials and a level of finishing is always required. These are not problems and can be dealt with in seconds by your fitter.
In summary, what may appear to be defects or problems to the inexperienced eye are actually nothing of the sort to an experienced fitter, and if the person you are employing to fit your coving raises any of the above concerns, you can be certain they do not have the necessary level of skill to fit your coving to a professional standard. If you are in need of a professional coving fitter please contact us, we have a list of competitive and reliable fitters across the country that we can put you in touch with.
Can Anyone Fit Plaster Cornice or Do You Need a Professional?
Fitting plaster cornice is similar to laying bricks in that anybody can have a go. A high degree of skill is needed to do it to a professional standard. Take a look at our range of installation videos these will give you a better understanding of the installation.
How Should I Store Plaster Coving and Ceiling Roses Before Installation?
Plaster coving should be stored flat, safely stacked in the position it is intended to be installed and ceiling roses should be stored face up laid flat. Botht clear from traffic and busy walkways which is common on overcrowded building sites.
What Should I Do If My Plaster Coving Arrives Damaged?
Please contact us immediately, damage to the face of the coving that is unsuitable for fitting should be reported within 48 hrs. After this window it is impossible to determine wether the damaged occurred in transit or on site.
What Tools and Materials Do I Need to Fit Plaster Coving?
To fit plaster coving and ceiling roses, you will require adhesive, casting plaster and 50mm dry walls screws. For best results we also recommend purchasing our installation tools.
Our 12.5kg bag of adhesive will cover 25 meters of plaster coving and our 25kg bag is sufficient enough to cover 50 meters. We recommend using one dry wall screw per meter in a a zig-zag motion.
Where Can I Get Help or Find a Professional Plaster Coving Fitter?
For any other questions regarding delivery or installation please contact our friendly customer service team who can answer all of your questions.