Modern materials and manufacturing techniques mean that coving and cornice profiles can now come in a variety of materials, not just traditional plaster. However, with choice can come confusion! Our coving experts at Coving Direct have taken the hassle out of it for you, and laid out the different coving materials available. Read on below […]
Why we are so pleased to have Mardom Décor as a partner! OUR HISTORY Coving Direct first met Mardom Décor at Europe’s premier trade fair for all things Interior Design, Maison & Objet in Paris 2014. We saw a young vibrant company bursting with ideas and enthusiasm and knew we wanted to be part of […]
Episode 1: Hallway Transformation Here at Coving Direct we love when customers send us in pictures of their projects. To help inspire you with your planned project we have decided to show them off! All the products used can be purchased using the links below. This first project starts with a hallway in a standard […]
Panelled walls are quite possibly one the most impressive and beautiful additions to a house. The main styles of panelling are Wainscoting, Frame & Panel and the ornate and beautiful Boiserie. “Wainscoting” is the general term used for panelling fitted between the Dado rail and the Skirting Board. […]
Easipanel is a unique timber-textured MDF wall panelling system to use if you want a quick and easy transformation to brighten up your home. Simply attach over any existing surface, including wallpaper or untidy plaster. It comes in two designs, Tongue & Groove and Raised & Fielded EasiPanels, both with a realistic wood grain finish. […]
One of the key advantages of polyurethane/polystyrene covings is how easy they are to install. Here are some key tips to remember to make your coving installation project trouble free. PREPARATION OF SURFACES Ensure the areas you are fixing the covings to are dust free and dry. If applying to freshly plastered walls and ceilings, […]
At their most basic, decorative mouldings are strips of material used to cover transitions between various surfaces e.g. ceiling to wall, wall to wall or floor to wall. Their practical function is to hide or seal natural joints/ gaps which can form in the building process. However, modern building solutions mean this practical solution is […]
The most common mouldings in any house are skirting boards and architraves. However, not many people are aware of the differences in the materials used to make them. Unless you are well-up on your interior design knowledge, it can be easy to make mistakes when choosing your materials. Skirting boards and architraves are first and foremost […]
Coving is the name given to moulding that is used in many homes for a variety of reasons, some of which may be: To add character and decoration to a room To cover cracks on the join between walls and ceilings To hide other imperfections In general, most homeowners choose coving because it adds a […]
Coving is a popular feature that many people decide to add to their home interior. Although traditionally associated with older houses, coving styles have updated and evolved throughout the years and can also add a crisp, clean modern feel to any newer household. There are many different types of coving materials on the market, and […]