What kind of plaster is used for stucco mouldings?
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The products in our Roman Living range, such as cornice mouldings, stucco rosettes or pilasters, are made of so-called modelling or building plaster . This plaster consists of calcium sulphate and is obtained from sulfuric acid water with milk of lime or limestone by precipitation (the separation of a dissolved substance from a solution).
In liquid form, the obtained stucco plaster can be brought into any conceivable shape before it hardens. Building plaster (as such a easily formable building material) has been used for centuries and is the perfect material for indoor and outdoor use to enhance your living spaces with stucco elements made of plaster.
The fibreglass content of our plaster stucco products (approx. 0.01%) provides additional stability and impact resistance.
What do stucco mouldings cost?
At Roman Living, you will find a wide range of stucco mouldings such as ceiling, flat or decorative mouldings. Depending on the width and degree of ornamentation, the price may vary, which is explained by the additional effort, because: our stucco mouldings are handcrafted in our partner manufactory.
A simple flat moulding like our "Matera" model is available from €6.95/m, while a true queen among ceiling mouldings like our "Brindisi" costs almost €45/m.
If you are wondering what an entire stucco ceiling costs, then please click here.
How to cut cornice mouldings at a
mitre?
Before mounting, the stucco mouldings must be cut to size (according to the area they are to decorate) and mitre-cut, for which a mitre saw with a mitre box is used.
When mitre cutting, always pay attention to which is the outer and inner edge. You can mark the cuts with a fine pencil so that you don't confuse the inside and outside angles.
When cutting a cove moulding as a cornice moulding, for example, the surface that is to be glued to the ceiling rests on the mitre box floor. The surface that is to be attached to the wall leans against the back wall of the mitre box. To prevent the stucco moulding from slipping, ensure a firm grip when cutting.
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How is a stucco moulding attached?
The installation of Roman Living stucco products can be done in two ways.
If you are wondering what adhesive you should use for stucco mouldings, we recommend the Universal Mounting Adhesive from Pattex; however, only for small and light stucco elements such as flat mouldings or stucco ornaments.
How do you glue cornice mouldings?
We answer the question How do you glue cornice mouldings made of stucco plaster? with Use stucco adhesive!, because this is plaster-based, thus bonding with your selected stucco mouldings and can be worked for up to 24 hours.
Detailed installation instructions can be found here.
