Our cornice is easy to install using basic tools and supplies.

Tools required for installation:

1. Tape measure

2. Pencil or chalk marker

3. Mitre box

4. Fine-toothed handsaw or hacksaw

5. Caulking gun

6. Acrylic / water-based adhesive

7. Painter’s tape

8. Putty knife or spatula

9. Damp sponge

10. Water-based paint & brush

Preparation:

• Ensure all surfaces where the cornice will be installed are clean, dry, and free from dust or grease.
• Mark the wall and ceiling as guidance for straight and level installation. Note that ceilings aren’t always level, so it is not wise to only use your ceiling as a guide.
• For floating cornice being installed in a new build, it is recommended to paint the surface where the cornice will cast the shadowline or LED wash, as It may be hard to reach with a brush or roller once cornice is installed.
• It is also recommended to give the cornice product their first coat of paint prior installation, to ensure that the back of the cornice is covered

Cutting the Cornice:

• Measure and mark the desired length.
• Use a mitre box to make precise angle cuts for corner joints. Straight cuts are appropriate for simple butt joins.
• Ensure measurements and cuts are accurate.

Applying Adhesive:

• Load a construction adhesive cartridge into a caulking gun, if using a tube-based adhesive.
• Apply a continuous bead of adhesive along the top and bottom edges of the cornice where it will contact the wall and ceiling, ensuring it covers the entire length. If not using a tube-based adhesive, use a flat spatula or pallet knife to evenly apply sufficient adhesive.
• Apply additional adhesive to any joints or corners.

Installing the Cornice:

• Press the cornice firmly into place against the ceiling and wall, aligning it with the marked guidelines.
• Press along the length of the cornice to ensure that the adhesive makes contact with the surfaces.
• In the event of uneven ceiling or wall surfaces, maximise the contact points between the cornice and both surfaces while ensuring the cornice remains sufficiently straight.
• Hold in place for a few seconds to allow the adhesive to bond. For heavier profiles strips of tape may be used to keep the cornice in place while adhesive dries.
• Wipe visible excess adhesive on joints with the damp sponge.
• Repeat the process for each section of the cornice, ensuring proper alignment and tight joints.
  

Joining the Cornice:

• For butt joins and miters, apply adhesive to the edges of the cornice pieces that need to joined, and press together. Smooth over and wipe away excess adhesive with a damp sponge.
• Butt joins can be done using the straight edges of the cornice as is for a simple join
• In the event of uneven surfaces across corners, join the cornice together for a clean match.
• Consider sticking corner pieces together prior to installation, where possible.
  

Finishing Touches:

• If required joins can be finished with a solvent free, lightweight filler, and lightly sanded to smooth over.
• Fill any large gaps or joints with a compatible solvent-free acrylic caulking compound using a scraper or finishing tool
• Allow the filler and caulking compound to dry completely according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  

Painting the Cornice:

• Use painter’s tape to protect adjacent surfaces from paint.
• Choose a high-quality, acrylic or water-based paint – ensure that the paint is solvent free.
• Apply the paint evenly using a paintbrush, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before applying additional coats if required.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED ADHESIVE, PAINT OR CLEANING MATERIAL