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What is the standard size cornice?

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John Castro

Published Feb 21, 2026

What is the standard size cornice?

All decorative cornices come at a standard length of 4.2m.

What are the different types of cornice?

Different types of ceiling cornices The common ones include plaster, gypsum, paper covered gypsum or plaster, polyurethane, POP, glass reinforced concrete (GRC), medium density fibreboard (MBF) and timber.

What is cove cornice?

Gyprock™ Cove Cornice is a simple, paper faced, concave cornice with square edges. Its simple curved design has made it the standard for Australian builders.

What is Gyprock cornice?

Standard Cornice. Gyprock Cove has long been the standard cornice choice for Australian home builders. Its functional profile does not detract from common décor styles and it is available in three profile sizes (55, 75 & 90mm) to suit different ceiling heights and applications. Gyprock® Cove. The Contemporary Range.

How do I know what size cornice to buy?

Rule of thumb: The higher the ceiling in a room the bigger the cornice you can use. Large cornice used in a room with low ceilings will create an out of proportion effect and appear to shrink the room. 50mm – 70mm (2 – 2.75 inch) coving for ceilings lower then 2.75 metres.

How far should a cornice come out from the wall?

Cornice boards are usually mounted 4 inches above the top of the window frame or window treatment. The height of the cornice is generally 1/5 the total height measurement of the window or the current treatment.

What is a shadow line cornice?

With the use of shadowline cornice, the ceiling and cornice are joined together, however the cornice is slightly recessed from the wall. The clean contemporary lines that shadow line cornice still allow for personality and character on the ceiling, as it comes in a range of mouldings that can be applied.

What is 90mm cove cornice?

Gyprock Cove Cornice 90mm is a simple, paper faced concave cornice with square edges. This traditional cornice is designed to suit a wide range of interior designs.

What is Shadowline cornice?

Shadowline cornice helps to create a clean streamlined effect in a room. With the use of shadowline cornice, the ceiling and cornice are joined together, however the cornice is slightly recessed from the wall.

What is the best cornice?

Cornice: Top 5 ceiling and plaster cornice profiles

  • Modern.
  • Alto cornice by Gyprock.
  • Shadowline.
  • Shadowline by Sydney Plastering.
  • Georgian.
  • Georgian cornice by Bailey Interior.
  • Colonial.
  • Colonial style by Bailey Interior.

Why choose ARIA™ cornice?

The smooth, streamlined profile of Aria is perfect for spaces that define contemporary elegance. Balanced with other interior design features such as architraves, skirting and even door hardware, Aria cornice can help make a subtle style statement in a home. Aria™ Cornice is a 75mm profile and available in 4.8m lengths.

What is the best cornice for a contemporary style home?

Featuring a slimline profile with a subtle centre deflection design, Gyprock Aria echoes contemporary architecture at its best. This 75mm cornice delivers a simple, yet striking presence for contemporary style homes. Alto’s linear geometry and smooth surface make it the perfect choice for contemporary living spaces.

What are the different sizes of decorative cornice?

These distinctive angles enable you to create a sensation of height and space in any room. This paper-faced decorative cornice has a length of 4200mm and comes in three profiles: 2 step (50mm), 3 step (75mm), and 4 step (100mm). Available in a variety of sizes, this cornice is best suited to a modern interior.

What does the Cairo decorative cornice look like?

The Cairo decorative cornice looks like a set of sharply defined steps that are upside down. These distinctive angles enable you to create a sensation of height and space in any room. This paper-faced decorative cornice has a length of 4200mm and comes in three profiles: 2 step (50mm), 3 step (75mm), and 4 step (100mm).