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Types of Plaster & Coving Services

Understanding the different types of services available helps you find the right professional for your specific needs.

Coving Installation

Supply and fitting of plaster, polyurethane, or polystyrene coving in a range of profiles to suit both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Ceiling Rose Fitting

Installation of decorative ceiling roses around light fittings, from simple designs to ornate Victorian reproductions.

Period Feature Restoration

Expert repair and restoration of original plaster cornicing, ceiling roses, and decorative mouldings in period properties.

Dado Rails and Panel Mouldings

Fitting of dado rails, picture rails, and wall panel mouldings to add character and architectural interest to any room.

Bespoke Mould Making

Creating custom moulds to replicate unique or damaged plaster profiles for accurate period restoration work.

Most Common Plaster & Coving Jobs

These are the most frequently requested jobs in plaster & coving. Knowing what to expect helps you communicate clearly with professionals.

New Coving in Living Room

Fitting coving around the perimeter of a living room, including precise mitre cuts at internal and external corners.

Replacing Damaged Cornice

Removing cracked or water-damaged coving sections and fitting matching replacements to restore a seamless finish.

Ceiling Rose Installation

Fitting a decorative ceiling rose in a dining room or hallway, centred on the existing light fitting.

Whole House Coving

Installing matching coving throughout all rooms of a property for a consistent, finished appearance.

Victorian Cornice Matching

Sourcing or creating coving profiles that match existing Victorian or Edwardian cornicing in period homes.

Coving Removal

Carefully removing old or unwanted coving and making good the wall and ceiling surfaces ready for redecoration.

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How to Find the Best Plaster & Coving

Choosing the right professional is important. Here’s what to look for when hiring plaster & coving services.

View Previous Work

Ask to see photos or examples of previous coving installations, particularly corner joints and any decorative restoration work.

Check Material Knowledge

A good specialist will advise on the best material for your project, whether traditional plaster, lightweight polyurethane, or polystyrene.

Get a Detailed Quote

Ensure the quote includes all materials, adhesives, filling, and preparation work, with no hidden extras for corners or awkward areas.

Ask About Finishing

Confirm whether the fitter will fill and sand all joints ready for painting, or whether this will be left for you or a decorator to complete.

Frequently Asked Questions About Plaster & Coving

Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about hiring plaster & coving professionals.

Coving installation typically costs between £4 and £12 per metre for standard profiles including fitting, with prices varying based on the material and complexity. Simple polystyrene coving is the most affordable, whilst large ornamental plaster cornice can cost £15 to £30 per metre or more. Most fitters charge a minimum call-out fee. A typical living room with 16 to 20 metres of coving might cost between £150 and £350 for a standard profile including materials and labour.

The best type depends on your budget, room style, and property period. Plaster coving is the traditional choice offering the most authentic look and feel, ideal for period properties. Polyurethane coving is lightweight, moisture-resistant, and comes in detailed profiles that closely replicate plaster at a lower cost. Polystyrene coving is the most affordable option and is easy to fit as a DIY project, but lacks the crispness of plaster or polyurethane. For bathrooms and kitchens, moisture-resistant polyurethane is usually the best choice.

Yes, an experienced fitter can work with uneven walls and ceilings, which are common in older properties. They use flexible adhesive and filler to bridge small gaps, and may need to scribe the coving to follow irregularities in the wall or ceiling surface. In extreme cases, some localised replastering may be recommended before fitting. A skilled installer will achieve a clean, professional finish even in challenging conditions.

A professional fitter can typically install coving in an average-sized room in two to four hours, including cutting, fitting, and initial filling of joints. A whole house with four to six rooms might take one to two days. Complex period profiles with ornamental corners take longer than simple concave coving. Allow additional time for the adhesive and filler to dry before painting, usually 24 hours.

Most coving is painted after installation to conceal joints and achieve a uniform finish. White matt or silk emulsion is the most common choice, matching the ceiling colour for a seamless look. Plaster coving must be painted or sealed to protect it. Polyurethane coving comes pre-primed and is ready to paint. Some people choose to paint coving in a contrasting colour for a more dramatic decorative effect, particularly in period properties with elaborate cornicing.

Simple polystyrene or lightweight polyurethane coving can be fitted as a DIY project with basic tools, a mitre box, and appropriate adhesive. However, achieving neat corner joints requires practice, and mistakes can be costly if you need to replace sections. Plaster coving is significantly heavier and more difficult to work with, and is best left to a professional. If you want a flawless finish, particularly with larger profiles or in rooms with many corners, professional installation is recommended.

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