I am trying to put up cove molding where the ceiling meets the wall. It is in a room that used to be a porch. The ceiling line starts out level but then curves down to the outside wall. I tried to bend the cove into the curve but it is not flexable enough. I then tried cutting kerfs into the back of the molding but that did not help much. The cove molding I’m using is similar to 1/4 round except the face is convex not concurve.Is there an easy solution anyone can help me with? Thanks.
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check out flexible cove--much easier than bending with something like steam or kerfing.
is it paint grade?
if the flex stuff don't work ...
just plaster it.
at least the curved portion.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry in Carpentry
Pgh, PA