How to cut and install cornice coving - DIY

This is the ultimate step by step tutorial on how to cut and install cornice also know as coving. I will show you everything you need to know to actually do it yourself. From an inside corner to an external corner and even an stop end also know as a return. These mitre cuts can be confusing so make sure you save and share this video to help people also do it themselves and save money. The tools you need to cut the plasterboard is a hand saw and a cornice mitre box which is different to a standard miter box. Using cornice cement to adhere the plasterboard cornice or cove is simple and fast. For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE
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[@johndebsconnolly1550]

I have struggled with coving mitres for decades. 2 reads of this video and I completed the coving in our kitchen effortlessly. Now a subscriber and many thanks Bill!!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@tasharafzal3109]

Bill i bought my first house and I saved alot of money watching your videos. Youre a true hero.

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome , I’m glad I could help👍

[@cherelynd]

This video totally explained how to cut and install the cornice to a total numpty. Thanks Bill. 👏👏👏

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@bumble1612]

Good video pal, l'm a professional Painter & Decorator with 40+ years of experience. This is a good example of how to help understand and eliminate the common errors when fitting coving. Best wishes from Scotland .

[@kelvinlee9763]

So glad you posted this, I've got a job today that requires to change the coving and you uploaded it today. You saved the day. You're legend mate. Just started out as a handyman and your videos just helped me many times.

[@billshowto]

It’s will definitely help you 👍👍👍

[@joeyj6526]

Can't believe how much of a mind f this originally was for me. The more I went on the easier it got. This video was definitely the biggest help for me. Really made it easy to understand. Not an easy job but I've finished and it looks pretty good if I do say so myself. Thanks a million for this video!!

[@jimmydripps4011]

Really clearly explained at a nice slow pace with no steps omitted. Not knowing that I had to flip it over before putting into the miter box was WAS driving me mad. Thank you. 👍

[@citalopram20mg]

Maaaate, I have bought 3 mitre boxes, all the gadgets and nothing was happening. Turned the bloody thing around and now I'm a master at coving

[@raminoman9459]

I successfully installed cornice for the first time today. Could not have done it without this video. Thanks very much.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍👍👍

[@kevinbaird7277]

Best instructional video i have viewed on YT, thank you.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@marlonoosthuizen7830]

Thank you ..thank you ..thank you so very much for this video . I was able to do the Cornish myself after asking lots of builders who just could not get the corners right .

[@citalopram20mg]

Bloody been tearing my ass out tryna figure this shit out. Turning the coving around before cutting is the answer. You bloody genius ❤️❤️🤘🤘🤘✊✊

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@jasondriver9421]

Fantastic educational video mate! And I can actually understand your Aussie accent 😂😂 unlike some educational videos where foreign people make videos speaking English but their pronunciation of words are bloody difficult to understand but your very clear and thorough with your explanations!!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@noelhampson4061]

-seriously Bill spent 5 hours putting up coving not plaster angles already cut, dont ask lol got to stairwell and gave up for the day, your video has step by step explanation all angles with explanation, one of the best DIY videos period, and im doing up my whole house, floor to ceiling. I owe you a debt of gratitude mate. What a video.👏👏👏👏👏

[@Tony-z3b3d]

Well done Bill, a simple turn to the left or right rather than a jump to the left and then a step to the right that would always inevitably lead me to time warp the cornice and my mind. Another great tutorial that clearly shows the steps involved in creating those different cuts.

[@mitchellmarchant6808]

Well explained, had no idea how to do this, I have just completed a full downstairs install very happy customer 👌🏼

[@Stevej2013]

This is gold Bill, and the only thing I have not yet got my head around. Thank you.

[@billshowto]

It drives most people crazy at first 👍👍👍

[@dadbuk3796]

I did some cornice a few years ago but could not find much info on how to do it. Took forever as my brain had a lot of trouble putting all of the 3d requirements together on how to get the cut edges to meet. Also had a regular mitre box, did not know there was a special one. Thanks for the vid - makes much more sense now.

[@joanpetervincent6175]

At last. it is so helpful. Better than winging it and making sooo many mistakes. Thanks Bill

[@brentonbills5946]

You're a top bloke bill - learnt so much from you over the years.

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome 👍👍👍

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

I used to put cove up for my job for a building firm, that was many moons ago, I literally had to watch this video as I’d totally forgotten how I used to do it 😂 thanks great video.

[@markruane2349]

After cutting the bevel the wrong way a couple of times and wasting cornice I watched your video , straight away I cut the cornice correctly! Thanks so much! Subscribed

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@zaenalaplikator]

Thank you for sharing Like from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@larrydugay1967]

That was brilliant, the first mistake I made was to assume the 90mm when fitted into the mitre box was the opposite of where it should have been on the internal steps. The second was I didn't flip it. Thank you Very Much Bill.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@Coutta_13]

Thanks Bill, I started out without watching any videos and got frustrated very quickly making the wrong cuts. This video is a life saver and made all the cuts so much simpler!

[@KenSalter-nm3ry]

Thanks Bill, you have made it look easy. I’ve got a small job and your video has helped me immensely.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@zacj63]

One of the best videos Bill thank you so much 👍👍👍

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@BenjaminLannenEDU]

Elite video. Ive struggled with cornice for years. This helped me finally nail it thank you legend.

[@MiLianShort]

The best video with the best explication . I watch lots of videos I still was confused . Your video open up my mind 🎉

[@manjinderbabbar4406]

@billshowto you are a STAR mate. I'm currently doing a skirting board and architrave job and today house owner asked me for put new coving on 2 sitting rooms and dining room and i said yes to them as i never did coving in my life. I opened up the KZbin and searched easiest way to cut angles of coving luckily your video came front of me while scrolling videos you made me perfect coving fitter you explained each and every single thing which is very useful for me thanks a lot bro

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome👍👍👍

[@ianbakedbean4079]

Just about to do my house but not put any coving up for 20 years great refresher video for me no one else seems to go into cuts and corners thanks mate 🤜🤛

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@vbroder15]

Mate, you are truly good tradie. Thank you for the all clear explanations. Cheers

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@stigmata454]

Perfect timing Bill, I have a small job I've been putting off that runs up to an end & I had no idea how to finish it but now I can make a little return. Thanks mate.

[@billshowto]

You will be impressed 👍👍👍

[@Danskits_]

life saver, just the first 3mins helped me sort my little project with ease, appreciate the vid!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@peteboe2114]

Thanks Bill for your expertise. I’ve been there and struggled with that, especially the outside corner (that I botched). Wish I had your video to guide me then. Cheers.

[@billshowto]

Lol there’s always next time 👍

[@guido0582]

Mate you are an absolute legend. Your explanations are spot on and helped me get a small cornice job done that I have been putting off for years. Thanks again

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍👍👍

[@darrengreer8469]

Fantastic ! I have been dreading this part of my Reno! It all makes sense now!

[@salefin]

Bloody brilliant mate! I was just asked today to do a small cornice job and have no idea what to do, as never done one before. Stumbled on your video so you just saved me! Amazing! Subscribed!

[@keitho77]

This is gold Bill Thank you for the video. Instructions are very clear.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@ryans9208]

Awesome video ,thanks Bill. Your explanation was so easy to understand. I doubt anyone else could teach how to install cornice better than this.

[@solriang2836]

I think its clearly explained & I'd certainly save this video for future reference, thanks for taking the time.

[@kaveshmaharaj533]

Thanks for sharing Bill. This is awesome, have hunted for a how to video and this is the first one I found that actually explains the process. I am going to be installing in my bathroom today.

[@AMMO1981]

One of best tutorials for coving installation..you da man billz!!! 👍👍👍

[@cjamespro84]

This is the next job for my garage conversion and my first attempt at coving so a very helpful video 👍🏻 Will likely get a few extra lengths to allow for some mistakes though 😂

[@samcragg88]

This video is and absolute life saver. The stress of working out the miter box was doing my head in!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@rossphillips7128]

Bro this saved the day for me. Ooh I was getting frustrated then watched this video and boom done. Thanks mate very well explained.

[@seanhunt3417]

Hi bill. Thanks so so much for showing us this. Absolutely love your videos. The way you explained things is perfect. Needs to be more people like you.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@zkmagicalvines9497]

On par with all your easy to understand and highly informative DIY videos.

[@clipz1]

by far the best and most clear video on doing these i been doing some diy and watching vids ect been going good but for some reason even after seeing the vids my mind keeps finding this hard to execute

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@davidspriggs1945]

Good job Bill explanation was spot on

[@evilpandas]

I never comment. This has just saved my sanity. Thank you so much!

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome 👍👍👍

[@5mjc]

Best video I’ve seen.well instruction for detail.

[@theobohnen8961]

Very well explained, watched several videos and this is the best! Thank you.

[@paulbax21]

Question,how do you hold up the coving to set on a brick wall with only one person??learnt sooo much from this video thanks for such a comprehensive articulate explanation.

[@mahdinaseri5073]

The best video I have ever seen. Thanks for your thorough explanation ❤❤❤

[@mjbutterfish]

Excellent, straightforward instructions. Thanks!

[@christinelennox6058]

Thankyou thankyou thankyou 🙏finally worked out corners ...could not get my head round this... wasted so much time,money, patience and filler 😂 it all makes sense...great to tutorial

[@Harry_Bl44346]

By farrrrrrr the besttt video on KZbin about this! Thanks mate

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@barratthassett]

best video on yourtube on this subject. Great job

[@abdoaiman]

Thank you for takin time & effort to do this tutorial video.. Much appreciated you are a star⭐⭐⭐ 🙏

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@abdoaiman]

Just a quick question please.. Is it any different if you flip the coving clockwise or anti clockwise as i have noticed that when its a left side angle you flip it anti clockwise & when it is a right angle the flip would be a clockwise im i right in that or ots not making any difference 🙄thanks again for your help.. God bless

[@jimwilliams4396]

Well done Bill. Very explanatory.

[@hollyedmondston105]

Thank you sooo much. You made my brain relieved 😂

[@siyabongancedani7595]

Thank you, lessons are very clear.Best video 100%

[@jaysedgley7445]

Absolutely top notch video 👍 Best coving video on the net 👌 Thanks mate ile never struggle with coving again 🙏

[@jackdawg4579]

well done and well explained Bill - I think I understand it all - and I am definitely saving this video! but gee you wouldn't want to be doing cornice work after a night on the beers!

[@billshowto]

Glad it was helpful 👍

[@ajaykarratha]

Again, you make it look so easy, mate! Great video with great instructions. Good job Bill. And thanks heaps

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome 👍👍👍

[@Chels_does_keto]

This guy is a genius!!! Thank you so much 🎉

[@stephenburston8197]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.

[@exwisey1]

You're the man Bill. I love your videos brother thank you 🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@funkyseefunkydo9622]

Thank you so much for this video. It’s really helped me understand. 🙂

[@sowhat3430]

Even though I’m not doing these ,I have to say that you are awesome bill

[@andydaw8867]

This is amazing! I'm going to try this weekend! Thank you!!!

[@richardcarr3426]

Dude! Great instructional video! Well Done.

[@deebee3901]

Fantastic mate! Shukran!

[@billshowto]

Lol👍

[@JosephWaka-ol6ye]

After watching the video, I now at least have fair idea on how to cut and install coving.Thanks alot bro.

[@camskea]

Dang man, just found your channel and its awesome. This was really in depth, im handy, but definitely no plasterer, since watching this, i reckon i could do my cornices. Might take me a while, but reckon i can!!

[@MRwatchmenowatchy]

Any tips for when the previous owner put the cornices on painted surfaces and now they're starting to come off. How best to prep a painted surface? Thanks mate awesome video very informative!!!

[@ChrisRichardson-t6c]

Thank you so much for your video. So easy to understand and it really helped us out.

[@richardcooper]

Informative and awesome as always. I've had to do this once without the aid of your video and the flip got me a few times, but I got there in the end, and boy does the cornice cement set fast ;) Thanks Bill! always a pleasure to watch.

[@billshowto]

Lol this video will make people’s jobs much easier…… hopefully 👍

[@saadathussain4509]

Hello mate. Thanks for your informative video. Exactly what i need to know. All in one package

[@MikeyBe]

Simply thank you, I watched this video for two magical statements, "on internal corners the bottom is longer" and "Bring it down into the miter box as it sits on the wall AND FLIP IT". 1 small question though, how did you finish your cuts cleanly as the miter box will not let you cut the entire way through the cornice.

[@billshowto]

The cuts on the box need to be cut all the way down. Next piece you cut , keep sawing down

[@conlethoverton6710]

Great demo and instruction. Very helpful hints 🙂

[@alexmarques6117]

The master best teacher ever

[@darkmoud7636]

You are the king, much appreciated sir.

[@burnsiefletch]

Excellent tutorial, thanks very much.

[@nigeltomkewycz6172]

Perfect, great tutorial, really appreciated, thank you 👌🏼

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@BlairWhiteman]

What an awesome easy to understand vedio you rock mate

[@keithclark7558]

You are a lifesaver!! No - one I have asked, in general DIY stores, has had any idea what I meant when asking about cornice corner tools. I've bought and returned three different boxes or curved plastic moulds purporting to be for coving, and not one friend of mine knew how to do it either. I've been trying to work out how to make the cut with a bevel, and just driving myself crazy. Does the box you use work for different profiles? The one I'm using is Ogee. Thanks again for putting out the only video that explains everything in detail. Cheers!

[@billshowto]

The box takes any profile that fits in the box 👍

[@alexharris3846]

Excellent lesson

[@9877uday]

thank you Bill great video

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@yourmasterrenovator86]

The most clear demonstration that I've ever seen. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏 I'm also wondering if the cornice size is bigger than 90! Would you use a mitre saw?

[@theflyingkiwi4803]

Awesome video! Really helpful!👍

[@ajipaul8303]

Well done mate! Excellent video. well explained

[@homemerce]

Great job on explaining the installation process! If anyone's ever in need of some high-quality coving, feel free to reach out to us!

[@HeMansDad]

Thanks man. You saved my backside. Cheers

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@cg3205]

Very clearly explained. Thanks.

[@mbulwa42556]

Great tutorial

[@MountainNRG]

hey Bill that video was the best tutorial I've come across regarding cornice installation. However i have one question. How do you get tight internal mitres when you have walls and ceilings that are not square?

[@hulkxy]

tjanx mate tried it today was frustrating not sure if I'm doing something wrong never done it before so for internal and external cuts it's the same thing just flipped

[@billshowto]

👍

[@hulkxy]

hay bro I think.im.doing something wrong hahjaa I keep.getting external angels what am I doing wrong

[@RANJITSINGH-us9zw]

hi, grate job .. you are explain properly... thanks for tor your good experience and gave me proper guidence, again good job.( you solve my problem)👈👍🤛

[@TonyPG33]

Thanks for this mate. I dont get why flip it? Does it makes a difference