The polyurethane P81148 ceiling cornice is a high-profile decorative molding engineered to deliver a clean architectural transition between walls and ceilings. Featuring an intricate, deeply embossed relief pattern, this profile is specifically designed for upscale indoor renovations. The face of the molding showcases a continuous diamond lattice motif accented with micro-floral details, bordered by a fluid, wave-like ornamental scroll at the bottom edge. This structured ornamentation adds visual depth and shadow definition to any ceiling line, making it a preferred choice for classic, neo-classical, and traditional European interior designs.
Manufactured from high-density rigid polyurethane (150-220 kg/m³), this cornice offers the structural durability of hardwood while remaining lightweight and easy to handle. With dimensions of 165 mm in projection (depth), 155 mm in height, and a standard length of 2444 mm, it is classified as a large-scale architectural molding. This substantial size makes it exceptionally well-suited for spacious rooms with high ceilings. Thanks to its closed-cell structure, the material is highly resistant to moisture, exhibiting water absorption of less than 1%. This prevents warping, swelling, or rotting, allowing for safe installation in high-humidity indoor environments such as luxury master bathrooms, indoor spa areas, and kitchens.
Unlike traditional plaster (gypsum) moldings, which are heavy, fragile, and prone to cracking over time, this polyurethane-based alternative is highly impact-resistant and dimensionally stable. It does not shrink or expand significantly with temperature fluctuations, ensuring that joint lines remain seamless and crack-free. It can be easily cut at 45-degree angles using standard woodworking miter saws, which significantly speeds up the installation process and reduces labor costs on commercial job sites.
The surface of the cornice comes pre-treated with a factory-applied white primer coat, which prepares the relief details for final painting. While this industrial primer provides an excellent base for water-based or synthetic paints, paint manufacturers often require their own proprietary primers to validate their paint warranties. Therefore, applying an additional primer coat prior to the final two layers of paint is optional and left to the installer's preference. Once painted, the surface is easy to clean and can be repainted years later during interior redecorating.
Installation requires a clean, dry, and flat substrate. The cornice is secured using a high-quality polyurethane (PU) mounting adhesive applied to the mounting flanges, combined with mechanical screw fastening for permanent stability. All joints and screw heads are then filled with an appropriate interior acrylic filler, sanded smooth with 180-220 grit sandpaper, and finished with paint. This product is strictly designed for indoor use and must not be installed on exterior facades.
