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See detailed store ratingsA cornice is trim that's placed above and extends beyond an architectural element, like a door, a pillar, or an entire wall. Cornices can be used on the exterior of a home, but you'll also commonly find them indoors: Crown molding is a type of ceiling cornice. Cornices are most often made from copper, stainless steel, zinc, and galvanized metal. At Decorative Ceiling Tiles, we carry a great selection of metal cornice products to help you add a dramatic effect to any room. Shop with us online to buy affordable, high-quality cornices today!
In architecture, a metal cornice can be used to provide protection to the wall face or add decoration or ornament as a finish to eaves. Traditionally, a metal cornice would be added to help direct rainwater away from the side of a building or used indoors to hide the joint between the ceiling and wall, which is then commonly referred to as Metal Crown Molding. The modern cornice is more often a decorative element than a practical one, giving a more luxurious feel to an interior space or exterior facade.
You can place a metal cornice above a fireplace, a doorway, or your windows. Adding metal cornice designs to the home lets you add color, style, texture, and depth to any room, making the space more visually stimulating. If you wish to create a canopy, you can use metal crown molding pieces on the ceiling. A metal window cornice allows you to attach curtains by rods with rings or hooks and is typically made from traditional wood, but metal cornices add more detail and design.
A cornice can also be fabricated with a built-in gutter and installed on a building's exterior. A protruding metal cornice on a building that's made in this way may be decorative but can also serve a more functional purpose.
The best material for cornices really depends on what will look good and function well where you're installing it.
Aluminum is lightweight and a cost-effective alternative to other materials. Aluminum is also water-resistant and can stand up to a number of environmental factors, including salt and chemicals. It is also a versatile material that remains flexible and can be manufactured into different shapes and fabricated to suit your precise needs.
Copper is a classic material for architectural moldings. It adds a bit of luxury to any space in the home or even a commercial property. Copper is a lightweight material and easy to work with. It is highly durable and resistant to wear and tear. Copper moldings are typically orange in color when installed but mature to a green color over the years. This creates more of a style effect and nicely complements a brick building or stone decorative elements.
A tin-plated steel cornice or tin crown molding has a beautiful metallic luster and is corrosion-resistant. It can be soldered and welded easily and it is also a very cost-effective material to use and is readily available to use for a cornice. Trim made of tin-plated steel is much less expensive than other metal materials while still offering maximum protection and durability.
Also consider our faux tin cornice range.
To install a metal cornice, nail the cornice into the furring strips you have. The cornice should be nailed every 6 inches into the ceiling and into the studs at the bottom. To join a cornice at the corner, miter both pieces. You can caulk the edges of your cornice, seams, and miters.
If you paint your metal cornice, it should be painted with oil-based paint. If you have an unfinished steel cornice, it does not have any protection against humidity; if using tin-plated steel, you can use a clear gloss enamel to maintain its silvery tin color.
Are you ready to choose the right metal crown molding or cornice design for your home or commercial space? At Decorative Ceiling Tiles, we have a large selection of metal cornice options in a variety of materials and styles for you to choose from. Order yours today!
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f the tiles were damaged on arrival. I'd say 2 dozen give or take, even tho the packaging was akin to a safe. That being said, whenever I needed to cut a tile I used those first and, honestly, I could've installed them as is. Nobody would've noticed because the damage was just chips and cracks, in the corners usually, that would've been hidden by the grid. You CANNOT use regular scissors to cut these tiles, even tho it's stated that you can. If you try to cut them with common scissors you WILL crack them. Find or buy a pair of aviation snips if you don't already have them. The one thing that I absolutely HATE, HATE, HATE, about this product is it's NOT symmetrical! It's very subtle, but it's not. Maybe that's why they're on clearance? If I would've noticed before I CUT and installed them, I would LOVE them, but I didn't and now I'm warning you. So, hopefully you've read this far before you buy them. Luckily, I'm probably the only one that will ever know and if someone does notice it'll be a good conversation piece. See if you can find it. Read LessRead less about The Good: Very strong and rigid, even
