When restoring plaster cornices, homeowners often wonder whether to strip all layers of old paint or just deal with the flaking parts. This blog explains the pros and cons of partial vs full cornice paint removal, highlights the risks of DIY and chemical methods, and shows why professional steam-only paint removal delivers the safest and most authentic results for period homes and listed buildings in London.
Cornice Cleaning and Restoration Project in Grove Lane Camberwell. These cornices are circa 1810. This was a Grade II Listed Star Property that we are qualified to work upon. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]
We offer Cornice Restoration we will make a template of the existing patterns and take then away for replication; the new cornices pieces are made in the traditional methods with traditional materials.
The follow photos are from a private house Abbyville Road Clapham Common The property had a fire in the rear reception room in 2012. First, we cleaned what was left of the original cornice and ceiling roses, unfortunately the fire had damaged most of the ceiling mouldings in the rear reception room so all of the ceiling including all the cornice and ceiling mouldings had to come down. What is shown in the
Cornice and Ceiling Rose Cleaning in Upper Holloway This project on Archway Road, Upper Holloway, showcases the cleaning and repainting of decorative plasterwork dating from around 1880. Featuring an elaborate ceiling rose and ornate cornices, the interior is a beautiful example of the craftsmanship found in Victorian properties. Cornice Cleaning Ltd worked on these period features to reveal their decorative detail and refresh their finish. The photographs below show
