Cornice Restoration work in Shawlands, Glasgow

This property in Shawlands, Glasgow is approximately 200 years old and had damage caused by vibration to the cornice and ceiling decorations. This meant the bay window area had to be stabilised first to prevent further cracking before repairing the decoration using specialised restoration techniques. After plastering the damaged ceiling, we created a mould of the decoration to make a new section to fit perfectly into the damaged cornice. The new section was then fitted to the ceiling area and blended to create a seamless finish between old and new. A before and after image can be seen to show the high quality finish we achieved on this decoration. Our restoration experts leverage their extensive experience to carefully remove the paint from a sample of the decoration, typically about a metre in length. Once the paint is removed, we meticulously sculpt the ornament to restore its original shapes. After resculpting the sample, we create a silicone mould to replicate the missing sections. All newly crafted decorations are made with durable plaster, reinforced with jute scrim and timber laths concealed within each piece. This ensures the decoration's long-term stability and prevents cracking.