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Looking for replacement Cornice section

I need to replace a section of damaged coving in the lounge and am looking for somewhere local that may supply this sort of thing and have attached a picture of it.

I've looked in Homebase but they only have the usual standard type. This is an original feature I am trying to replace but want to avoid the expensive alternative which would involve taking measurements, making a mould and casting a new section.

Any advice welcomed. 

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Permalink Reply by Philip on February 15, 2015 at 15:19

You could try this local place. John Stott is a nice guy. They do all sorts.

http://www.castoflondon.com/contact.html

Permalink Reply by nigel on February 15, 2015 at 15:25

Hi Philip,

I know where that place is, he's been there for years and I'll check it out.

Many thanks,

Nigel

Permalink Reply by Burgoyne Bec on February 15, 2015 at 19:57

Have you tried cornicescentre.co.uk? 

Permalink Reply by nigel on February 15, 2015 at 20:56

Yes I have them on my list of companies to contact thanks...

Permalink Reply by Peter on February 15, 2015 at 21:20

Hello, 

My profession involves the surveying of architectural detail dilapidations to Georgian and victorian houses. This coving forms part of the ceiling construction and in fact if you look at the curved part it even goes to an elevation which is greater than that of the actual ceiling covering. 

You cannot just simply cut out the section which is damaged and replace it with new coving. you must employ a suitable skilled person who will be able to do one of two things:

1. chisel out the cracks and apply new plaster to make that section of the coving appear to be straight when in fact its not due to movement. 

2. remove the coving in question on the ceiling and re mould a new piece on the ceiling. 

both are very time consuming and would cost a fair amount of money.

Permalink Reply by nigel on February 15, 2015 at 21:50

Thanks for your response Peter.

I agree with your feedback so could you recommend anywhere local I could get this done?

Nigel

Permalink Reply by Peter on February 15, 2015 at 21:58

Nigel, 

Try the North London Plaster Coving Mould Company. They are very popular for this type of work in North London. They have there own Workshop, and stock the ORIGINAL Moulds for most of North London area. 

they can match or repair any style Moulding,

 

Permalink Reply by Philip on February 20, 2015 at 9:22

Greg is very busy just now....

Permalink Reply by AxP on February 20, 2015 at 16:30

Hi - try Chris Stevens on either Holloway Road or in Muswell Hill. I know they deffo display them in Holloway Rd branch they com ein either 2 or 3m sections I think - prices seemed reasonable. Good luck - wish it was only a section of ours we have to replace - gotta do the lot!

Permalink Reply by nigel on February 20, 2015 at 17:39

Thanks Chris,

I'd forgotten about that place (I used to go there when I was a decorator back in the 90's) and will check them out.

Permalink Reply by Hugh on January 3, 2016 at 21:30

Did you get this sorted?

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