How to choose a pressed metal cornice
Start with the room and ceiling
Record the room dimensions and ceiling height, then consider the desired visual weight at the wall-to-ceiling junction. A larger label does not by itself determine suitability for a particular room.
Compare the complete profile
Use the current range pages to shortlist a profile. Ask SPM to confirm the current profile information, including relevant face, depth or projection details, rather than calculating an order from a single nominal number.
Coordinate adjoining ceiling details
Include the selected ceiling panels, borders and ceiling rose. For matching or restoration work, provide clear close-up images, a ruler or scale and a sample if requested. Matching feasibility depends on the existing profile, usable sample, condition, tooling and agreed scope.
What to send for a cornice quote
- Room dimensions and wall lengths.
- Ceiling height.
- Internal and external corner count.
- Clear photographs, plans or elevations.
- Cornice range, profile or product preference.
- Ceiling panel, border and rose selections.
- New, matching or restoration scope.
- Supply-only or installation requirement.
- Suburb or postcode and preferred timeframe.
Approximate dimensions are acceptable for an initial enquiry. Ordering allowance, cutting, joints, fixing details and site tolerances will be confirmed in the quotation rather than prescribed on this page.
Verified SPM cornice projects
O’Connell Street Public School, Parramatta
SPM’s published project records restoration, new die manufacture and installation of pressed metal ceiling panels, cornice, beams and battens within the heritage-listed building. The project demonstrates project-specific matching and reproduction work; it does not promise that every existing profile can be reproduced.
View the O’Connell Street Public School restoration
Carlton House, Sydney
SPM’s published Carlton House project identifies St John cornice details and the York Street centre rose within a wider multi-level ceiling restoration. Product availability and matching requirements remain specific to the quoted project.
View the Carlton House restoration
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