Should coving be put up before or after plastering?
With so many facets to remodelling or simply redecorating a room, you’d be forgiven for wondering: ‘Should you install coving before or after plastering?’
It’s by no means a silly question. Coving is just one of those things that’s ‘there’. In this quick read, we explain whether you should put the coving up before or after plastering and the key reasons why it’s important to get it right. You may also be wondering which tradesperson is responsible for installing coving, so we cover that too.
Should you install coving before or after plastering?
Coving is a plain moulding that conceals the joint between the wall and the ceiling.
Not every property has coving, but it’s often considered an attractive finishing touch to a room. Therefore, many people opt to install it in their home.
But the big question is: What comes first, the coving or the plastering?
The short answer is: After. Always install coving once the room has been plastered and has been allowed to dry.
Why is it important to install coving after plastering?
There are a number of reasons why you should install coving after plastering.
- If you ever remove the coving, your wall will be fully plastered right the way to the ceiling
- You’ll get a better finish, being able to see the full profile of the coving
- You won’t risk staining or damaging the coving with the plasterer’s trowel
Can a plasterer install coving?
Most plasterers are skilled in the installation of coving but do ask the question before you hire them for the job. This way, you’ll avoid ambiguity and any unnecessary delays to your project.
Our guide to finding quality, approved plasterers expands on the scope of a plasterer’s work and how much they typically charge.
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