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Some cornices have been designed to sit slightly below the ceiling level, at about 20 or 30 cm, where they will conceal indirect lighting.

Lighting: put yourself a luminous cornice

cutting of a light molding

Cut the moldings and mount them white on the wall to locate the position of the clips.

fix a luminous cornice on the ceiling

Drill the wall and fix the clips with suitable dowels.

fixing a luminous cornice

Place two fasteners at each end and one in the middle.

installation of the lighting molding

Opacify the molding by sticking a reflective tape on the back.
Do not hesitate to superimpose several bands.

Mount a luminous cornice: molding

Clean the back of the molding and then apply the glue generously to the surface in contact with the wall.

Mount a luminous cornice: molding

Slide the molding from below into the mounting clips.
Nail the future luminous cornice during the drying time.

Mount a luminous cornice: mount

Make the finishes under the molding with glue and smooth

Mount a luminous cornice: cornice

Similarly, ensure finishes at vertical junctions.

Which fixture to install?

You just have to install, in the throat of the cornice, the luminaire of your choice.

LED strips instead of neon lights

Not so long ago, the neon rail was preferred by the decorators for this kind of lighting. It had the advantage of being economical, not to release heat and especially to restore a white light close to that of the day.

Mount a luminous cornice: clips


We now prefer flexible LED strips, which have the same advantages in terms of energy consumption. They are connected in series to reach several meters in length, or simply cut to the exact size of your cornice.
Some brands offer kits of LED strips of three colors that recompose light.
Equipped with a remote control, you can vary the light at your leisure: illuminate in white for everyday life, or change the hue and sift the intensity for a more cozy atmosphere.

Mount a luminous cornice

FAQ - 💬

❓ How do I install a cornice?

👉 Cornices can really add to the character of the room. Installing them has never been easier! Here is a step by step guide. Easy as.. Make sure both surfaces are clean, dry and free of oil, grease and dust. Cut the cartridge tip and the nozzle to about 5mm.

❓ What is a cornice in architecture?

👉 What Is a Cornice? Check the Architecture Glossary Detail of a building cornice in downtown Madrid, Spain. Photo by Bartomeu Amengual/Stockbyte/Getty Images In Classical architecture, and even Neoclassical, a cornice is the uppermost horizontal area that protrudes or sticks out, like moldings along the top of a wall or just below a roof line.

❓ How does a cornice form?

👉 As the snow is blown across the ridge, some of it begins to accumulate horizontally out over thin air. This horizontal growth is limited obviously, and eventually the cornice curves over much like a large ocean wave breaking onto the beach. These snow formations are very dangerous as they can break away from the ridge and trigger avalanches.

❓ How do you use a liquid nail gun to install cornice?

👉 Cut the cartridge tip and the nozzle to about 5mm. Use the caulking gun to apply a bead of Liquid Nails Fast to the top and bottom of the back of the cornice surface. Bring surfaces together as soon as possible within 10 minutes. Place cornice firmly into position and press against the wall.


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