I have a lovely 80 year old villa which breathes through the seasons. Unfortunately the cornice on one wall just fell down!
It sounds like a simple scenario, but I haven't been able to find any other forum posts on this subject.
Most plasterers aren't interested in the job. One even hung up on us! Those that did respond have quoted $600 for "plaster and fix" to replace one side of a room, plus the supply of the single cornice itself (I suppose around $100).
Is a plasterer (and that quote) overkill for this job? Is it worth trying the handymen in the local paper?
Also, a cornice in the adjacent room has come away from the wall slightly (a few mm) and the tenant is complaining of debris falling through. The plasterer indicated this could be replaced too (doubling his quote, of course). Instead, can the gap be sealed with something flexible that will adjust as the house moves?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
It sounds like a simple scenario, but I haven't been able to find any other forum posts on this subject.
Most plasterers aren't interested in the job. One even hung up on us! Those that did respond have quoted $600 for "plaster and fix" to replace one side of a room, plus the supply of the single cornice itself (I suppose around $100).
Is a plasterer (and that quote) overkill for this job? Is it worth trying the handymen in the local paper?
Also, a cornice in the adjacent room has come away from the wall slightly (a few mm) and the tenant is complaining of debris falling through. The plasterer indicated this could be replaced too (doubling his quote, of course). Instead, can the gap be sealed with something flexible that will adjust as the house moves?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.