Large high relief cornice coving restoration in Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire

The Project

This 150 years old cornice has been damaged due to previous owners converting residential home into offices as putting up suspended ceiling to lower the height of ceiling and new owners are reversing back to original by taking down suspended ceiling , however the cornice are badly damaged. They need taken down and replicated. The members contains deep undercuts and high relief members but they does look very beautiful in appearance but it is quite challenge to reproduce due to its size and its pattern. See below the progression pictures. Property is in Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire.

Metal template made to match originals

Metal template made to match originals

Cornice run cast at the workshop

Cornice run cast at the workshop

Cornice length mitres ana ready to fit up

Cornice length mitres ana ready to fit up

External mitre

External mitre

Stopping in mitres (making good)  you can see how massive they are !

Stopping in mitres (making good) you can see how massive they are !

The Results

End results of restoration, looking great !

End results of restoration, looking great !

Completed after decoration in Barton upon Humber

Completed after decoration in Barton upon Humber

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