Plain Cornice & Coving
Simple curved or angular profiles that soften the wall-to-ceiling junction in any interior.
Decorative Cornices
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Decorative Cornices & Mouldings
Gyraffe decorative gypsum cornices and mouldings add character and architectural detail to ceilings and wall junctions. Cast from fine gypsum for crisp, sharp profiles, they range from simple coving to ornate, classical designs.
Available as pre-cast lengths for fast installation or run in-situ for bespoke profiles, our cornices are lightweight, paint-ready and built for clean, durable lines.
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Ornamental Cornice
Detailed, classical mouldings with intricate relief for premium and heritage interiors.
Ceiling Roses & Medallions
Decorative centrepieces for light fittings and chandeliers, cast in fine gypsum.
Cove Lighting Profiles
Cornices designed to conceal LED strips for soft, indirect cove lighting effects.
How It's Done
Cornices are either pre-cast and fixed, or run in-situ. This is the standard pre-cast installation sequence.
Measure & Set Out
Measure runs and mark consistent guide lines on wall and ceiling for a true, level cornice line.
Snap chalk lines to keep long runs perfectly straight.
Cut & Mitre
Cut lengths and form mitred internal and external corners for seamless joints.
Cut mitres slightly long and trim to a tight fit.
Fix & Bed
Bed the cornice on gypsum adhesive, press home along the guide lines, and support until set.
Fill the back with adhesive for a gap-free bond.
Joint & Fill
Fill joints, mitres and fixing points, then blend flush with the profile.
Reinforce long-run joints to prevent hairline cracks.
Sand & Finish
Lightly sand, detail the profile by hand, and prepare the surface for paint.
Detail intricate relief before priming and painting.
Technical Reference
Reference data for pre-cast gypsum cornice systems.
ParameterSpecification
MaterialCast gypsum (POP)
Profile Depth50–300 mm (design dependent)
Section LengthStandard 2–3 m
FixingGypsum adhesive (+ mechanical where required)
FinishPaint-ready; primer recommended
WeightLightweight vs cement mouldings
Fire RatingNon-combustible (A1)
ToolPurpose
Mitre saw / boxCutting accurate corners
Filling knifeBedding and jointing
Adhesive trowelApplying gypsum adhesive
Chalk line & levelSetting true guide lines
Detail raspRefining cornice profiles
Sanding spongeFinal finishing before paint
FAQ
Decorative Gypsum Plaster, formulated for sharp detail reproduction and easy demoulding.
Yes — the material suits both factory production and on-site decorative work, including bespoke profiles.
Final set is reached at 16 – 28 minutes, after which the piece can be demoulded.