Cornice Replacement in Perth

Yes, for pre-war homes in Fremantle, Subiaco, and South Perth with Federation-era or ornate plaster profiles, we source matching profiles from WA heritage plaster suppliers. We need a sample of the existing profile and some lead time. Not every profile is available, but most common Federation cornices can be matched.

In most cases, yes, ceiling removal damages the existing cornice junction. Replacing cornice at the same time avoids a second mobilisation fee and gives you a clean, consistent finish. We include cornice assessment in every ceiling replacement quote.

Square-set refers to no cornice, a precise 90° internal angle between the ceiling and wall, finished with a shadow-line gap or a clean hard return. It's a contemporary look that's become popular in Perth renovations. It requires careful setting work but can be priced in with ceiling replacement.

A single room cornice (typically 12–15 lineal metres) takes half a day to one day, including removal, prep, fitting, setting, and cleanup. It's often done as part of a ceiling replacement job without adding significant time to the overall schedule.

Cornice removal generates plaster dust. We sheet the floor and use drop sheets to capture debris during removal. The room is vacuumed out before we begin the setting and finishing stages. You can remain in the home during the work, we minimise disruption room by room. Most cornice jobs are completed in a single day, minimising disruption.

Yes, if the ceiling-to-wall junction has a clean shadow line or was left square-set, we can retrofit a standard cove or OG cornice profile. This involves scribing the cornice, setting it in place, and finishing the joint. It's typically done when homeowners prefer a more traditional look or are updating the home for sale.

Cove is a simple concave curve, the most common profile in Perth homes built after 1970. OG (ogee) is an S-shaped profile with more visual interest, common in homes from the 1960s–80s. Lamb's tongue is a narrower, softer curve, often found in post-war homes. We stock all three standard profiles and can source heritage variations for period properties.

75mm cove is the most common size in Perth residential builds. Some older homes have 90mm or 55mm profiles. Contemporary square-set finishes (no cornice) are increasingly common in new builds. We quote specifically for your existing profile, if you're unsure, we can check during the inspection.