Coving

[ajapale]

To facilitate some electrical work we are looking at putting in coving in the kitchen and sitting rooms.

Does any one have any experience with coving? Is it expensive? Where can I find a "cover?"

Thanks,
ajapale

 

[elderdog]

These days they are usually premoulded, stuck in place and then any gaps / cracks made good. Kind of a plasterers job if you dont want to use a specialist.

Have a browse of the Golden Pages to see who supplies coving

 

[sueellen]

Hi AJ,

[broken link removed]give instructions on fitting yourself.

Homebase - instructions under Repairs and Improvement also give instructions.

Many moons ago a carpener fit some for us. My only observation about coving would be that the plainer(?) the better. The ornate ones can look OTT.

 

[plan2change]

Have used these [broken link removed] (old style heavy plaster coving) and was pleased with the result. They had their own fitters.

also looked at www.plasterwork.ie - similar firm

For hiding cables etc the lighter coving e.g. polystyrene or plasterboard types might be a better option i.e. significantly less expensive and could be done by a competent diy'er.