--- title: "Coving & Cornice Installation Rochdale | Period & Modern Styles | MCB" description: "Coving, cornicing and ceiling rose installation across Rochdale, Greater Manchester & Lancashire. 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For unique Victorian profiles we work with specialist plaster mouldings makers." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will coving cover ceiling cracks?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Coving along the wall-ceiling junction permanently bridges hairline cracks at that joint, yes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does it take to fit?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A typical living room: half a day to fit, half a day to joint, ready for paint the next day." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you fit coving to artex ceilings?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, we trim back the artex along the line where the coving sits to give the adhesive a clean substrate." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What size coving suits 2.4m ceilings?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "90–127mm profile is the sweet spot. Anything bigger feels heavy; anything smaller looks lost." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you fit ceiling roses?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, profile-matched roses fitted centred to the room, around existing pendant points." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you paint the coving?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We finish it ready for paint, your decorator takes it from there. We can recommend trusted decorators if needed." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you guarantee coving installation?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, written workmanship guarantee against mitre failure and sagging on properly-fixed profiles." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://mcbplasteringsolutions.co.uk" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Services", "item": "https://mcbplasteringsolutions.co.uk/services" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Coving & Cornice", "item": "https://mcbplasteringsolutions.co.uk/services/coving-cornice" } ] } ] --- [07540 112744 ](tel:+447540112744)[mcbplasteringsolutions@outlook.com ](mailto:mcbplasteringsolutions@outlook.com) Mon – Fri 7am–7pm · Sat 7am–12pm · Sun Closed Free quote in 24h [![MCB Plastering & Rendering Solutions](/__l5e/assets-v1/bdbca180-f614-491a-b7d2-84b18566f16c/mcb-logo-header.png)](/) [Home](/)[About](/about) [Services](/services) [Areas](/areas) [Our Work](/our-work)[Reviews](/reviews)[Contact](/contact) [07540 112744](tel:+447540112744)[Get Free Quote](/contact) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Services](/services) 3. Coving & Cornice ![Ornate decorative plaster cornice and coving in a UK period property, freshly finished in brilliant white](/assets/hero-coving-CkNDlcqh.jpg) Specialist service · Rochdale & the North West # Coving & Cornice Period Detail, Modern Install Traditional and contemporary coving, cornicing and ceiling roses fitted with razor-sharp lines, restoring period character or finishing modern interiors with a premium edge. [Get my free quote](/contact) [Call 07540 112744](tel:+447540112744) 5-star Google-rated · 40+ years combined experience · Free same-day written quote 40+ Years experience Period & modern profiles Sharp Mitres & lines Insured & guaranteed Free Profile consultation Service overview ## Done right, coving & cornice adds 25+ years of value. Coving and cornicing is the finishing detail that separates a polished interior from a flat one. Done right, it adds character, hides hairline ceiling cracks, and lifts the perceived value of every room. Done badly, it sags, splits at mitres, and looks like a DIY job from the doorway. ### What it is Coving is a curved trim that bridges the wall-to-ceiling junction. Cornicing is a more decorative, larger-profile version often featuring egg-and-dart, dentil or floral mouldings. We install plaster (true period) and lightweight polyurethane options, plus matching ceiling roses. ### Who it's for Homeowners restoring period character, decorators finishing high-end refurbs, landlords adding visible value to premium rentals, and developers specifying a 'lived-in' premium feel on new builds. ### When you need it After plastering and before painting; during a period restoration; when hairline cracks at the wall-ceiling junction need a permanent fix; or whenever the room would benefit from architectural detail. ### Why a specialist matters Mitres, levels and straight lines are the whole job. Coving that wanders off a level line, has open mitre joints, or sags between fixings looks worse than no coving at all. The cost of getting it wrong ## Coving mistakes that won't 'paint out' These are the issues we're most often called in to redo. None of them are fixable with caulk and paint, they need taking down and re-fitting. ### Open mitre joints Cut at the wrong angle or pushed up dry, mitres open as the adhesive cures and as the building moves. Caulk fills them once; they reopen within a year. ### Sagging between fixings Plaster cornicing is heavy. Without mechanical fixings into the joist line, it sags and pulls away from the ceiling. ### Out-of-level runs Long runs that 'follow the ceiling' instead of being set to a true line look wrong from the doorway, and there's no fix short of taking it down. ### Wrong profile for room scale 127mm coving in a 2.4m ceiling looks tight; 90mm in a 3m Victorian ceiling looks lost. We help match profile to scale on survey. Our process ## Five steps, zero surprises. Same process on every job, domestic, commercial, single-room or full house. [Start with a free survey](/contact) 01 ### Profile consultation We bring sample profiles to site and discuss period, scale and budget. Plaster, polyurethane and gypsum options walked through with you. 02 ### Survey & measure Lengths measured, returns and mitres planned, ceiling roses set out from room centre. 03 ### Substrate prep & line Wall and ceiling cleaned where the coving sits, true level lines snapped, fixing positions marked. 04 ### Cut, fix & mitre Lengths cut, mitres mitred on a mitre saw, fixed with system adhesive and mechanical screws into joists for heavy plaster profiles. 05 ### Joint fill & finish Mitres and joints filled with matching jointing compound, sanded flush, ready for paint. Why MCB ## Specific benefits, not vague promises. ### Period character restored The right profile transforms a flat room into one with proper architectural identity. ### Hides hairline cracks permanently Coving bridges the wall-ceiling junction where most hairline cracks appear, solving the problem at source. ### Sharp, true mitres Mitres cut on a mitre saw, fixed with system adhesive, jointed flush, no caulked-up joints that reopen. ### Choice of materials Traditional plaster for period-correct restoration; lightweight polyurethane for fast, cost-effective installs. ### Matching ceiling roses Profile-matched ceiling roses installed centred to the room, proper Victorian/Edwardian detailing where required. ### Decoration-ready Sanded, snagged and ready for decorator the same day of fixing. In depth ## Coving & cornice profiles Profile choice is half the job. Get it wrong and the room reads cheap regardless of installation quality. Here's how we specify. Plaster coving and cornicing is the original article, heavy, crisp, paint-friendly, and capable of replicating Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian profiles to museum standard. Plaster is what conservation officers expect on listed property repairs. Polyurethane coving (often called 'duropolymer') is lightweight, fast to install, won't yellow, and accepts paint as well as plaster. It's our go-to for modern homes, new builds and budget-sensitive refurbs where appearance matters more than period authenticity. Gypsum 'paper-faced' coving is the most economical option, fine for rental units and developer fit-outs where the profile is simple and the budget is tight. Profile scale matters as much as material. A 90mm 'C-profile' suits 2.4m ceilings; 127–150mm coving suits 2.7–3.0m ceilings; 175mm+ cornicing belongs on Victorian and Edwardian 3.2m+ ceilings. We bring sample boards so you can see profiles in scale against your own walls before committing. #### Residential Typical 4-room domestic install: 2–4 days plus jointing. Period restorations longer where bespoke profiles are involved. #### Commercial Boutique hotels, restaurants and heritage commercial, profile-matched and snagged to spec, working around fit-out programme. ### Materials & systems we use - Plaster coving & cornicing Traditional fibrous and solid plaster profiles, for period restoration and high-end builds. - Polyurethane / duropolymer Lightweight modern coving, fast to install, holds detail, accepts paint. - Paper-faced gypsum coving Economical option for rental and developer specification. - Matching ceiling roses Plaster and polyurethane roses sized to room scale and matched to coving profile. Manufacturer trained Fully insured Same-day quotes FAQs ## Answers to the questions we hear most. Not seeing yours? Call 07540 112744, we answer the phone ourselves. [Ask us anything](/contact) ### How much does coving cost per metre? Typically £14–£35 per linear metre supplied and fitted depending on profile size and material. Plaster cornicing is more, lightweight polyurethane is at the lower end. ### Plaster or polyurethane, which is better? ### Can you match existing period coving? ### Will coving cover ceiling cracks? ### How long does it take to fit? ### Can you fit coving to artex ceilings? ### What size coving suits 2.4m ceilings? ### Do you fit ceiling roses? ### Do you paint the coving? ### Do you guarantee coving installation? 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