a finish looks damaged and needs preparation before painting. Repair suitable minor joints or fit an agreed short compatible cornice section, then prepare the accepted area for decoration.
Signs: a stable local hole, dent, crack, patch edge or surface mark is visible or a finish looks damaged and needs preparation before painting. Causes: a previous patch or coating that needs preparation or minor finish movement at a suitable stable surface.
Identify the full affected length and adjoining sound sections. A short compatible replacement can be different from renewing an entire room. Availability of a matching profile affects the options, so confirm the proposed material before removing the original cornice.
Where a local piece is unsuitable for repair, a matching short section may be considered. The scope should identify removal, fitting and joint finishing. It does not imply rebuilding the ceiling edge or replacing hidden framing behind the decorative material.
Allow finishing materials to dry and agree the paint boundary. Report recurring separation rather than repeatedly covering a moving joint. Limits: Minor ordinary stable cornice repairs and short matching sections only. No ornate heritage restoration, large loose sections, structural movement diagnosis or hazardous materials.