- Cornice installation in Cape Town: new cornices, replacements and repairs where the ceiling meets the wall.
- Cornices hide the joint between ceiling and wall, which is where small cracks often form.
- They are usually fitted with a new ceiling, or replaced when old ones crack, come loose or look dated.
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| Material | Notes |
|---|---|
| Gypsum (plaster) cornice | Common with plasterboard ceilings; crisp, paintable |
| Polystyrene cornice | Light and affordable; dents more easily |
| Fibre-cement cornice | Tough and moisture-tolerant, used on some exteriors and wet areas |
| PVC trims | Used with PVC ceilings |
| Timber mouldings | Used with wooden ceilings and in period homes |
Choosing a Profile
- Small, plain profiles suit modern rooms and low ceilings.
- Deeper or ornate profiles suit high ceilings and older homes.
- Matching an existing profile in a renovation may limit the choice, so take a photo and a measurement.
- Keep the same profile through connected rooms.
Fitting and Finishing
- Old cornice removed, if replacing.
- Lengths measured and corners mitred.
- Cornice fixed with adhesive and, where needed, mechanical fixings.
- Joints and gaps filled.
- Primed and painted.
A crack between cornice and wall usually comes from normal movement. Filling it with a flexible filler before painting helps. A cornice that is pulling away needs to be re-fixed or replaced.
Cornices are normally part of ceiling installation and bulkhead ceilings, and finished with ceiling painting.
Cornice Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Cornice supply and install, per metre | R80 - R200 |
| Painting, per m² of ceiling incl. paint | R50 - R110 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Indicative 2026 ranges, rounded, compiled from published South African ceiling installation and repair price guides and installer price lists (a Cape Town installer list for insulated ceiling boards; national and Gauteng guides otherwise), checked October 2026. Unless stated, m² prices are supply and install. Some sources include VAT and some do not, so confirm VAT on every quote. A site visit and a written quote set the actual price.
Profile, material, number of corners and removal of old cornice change the price. See the ceiling installation price guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace cornices without replacing the ceiling?
Yes. Old cornices are removed carefully, the edges made good and new ones fitted and painted.
Why do cracks appear above my cornice?
Walls and roof move slightly with temperature and moisture. Flexible filler at the joint helps; a loose cornice should be re-fixed.
Which cornice is cheapest?
Small polystyrene profiles are usually the most affordable. Gypsum and ornate profiles cost more.
Can an old ornate cornice be matched?
Sometimes. Some suppliers make matching profiles; otherwise a contractor may suggest a close match or a replacement throughout the room.
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