Cornices, crown and panel mouldings
Cornices and crown mouldings sit at the wall-ceiling junction, while panel mouldings form rectangles or frames on the ceiling. Together they give a classic, finished look.
Plaster, polyurethane and wood
Plaster is heavy and detailed, polyurethane is light, moisture resistant and easy to fit and wood suits natural finishes. Polyurethane has become popular for quick, tidy results.
Profile size by room height
For ceilings under 2.7 metres use mouldings 7 to 10 cm high, 2.7 to 3.2 metres suit 10 to 15 cm and tall rooms suit 15 to 30 cm. Oversized mouldings overwhelm low rooms.
Corner joints
Corners are mitred or use corner blocks, and good joints are tight and filled. Measure carefully and plan lengths to reduce joins. Long straight runs look better with fewer joints.
Painting and gilding
Prime and paint mouldings white or in the ceiling colour, and use gold leaf or paint for details in formal rooms. Satin paint shows detail well.
Lighting
Hidden LED strips above cornices wash the ceiling with soft light. Leave a gap behind the moulding and plan wiring. See ceiling gola design.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common fabrication and material figures.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Polyurethane cornice, per running foot | PKR 100 - 450 |
| Plaster cornice, per running foot | PKR 120 - 500 |
| Panel moulding frame, per running foot | PKR 150 - 600 |
| Corner blocks, each | PKR 100 - 600 |
| Painting or gilding, per running foot | PKR 20 - 150 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Mistakes
Common mistakes are oversize mouldings, loose corners, mixed styles and no lighting plan. Installation should be done by a trained ceiling fixer, with the structure, wiring and services above the ceiling checked first.
Before you decide
Choose profile size by room height, plan corners carefully and keep one style. Take photos of your room, measure the ceiling height and the positions of lights, fans and windows, and share a simple sketch with the contractor so every quote covers the same design. Visit a finished ceiling by the same contractor if possible and check joints, paint and light alignment before agreeing the final payment. Ask neighbours or friends who have similar rooms how their ceilings have aged over two or three years. Measure each room, make a simple sketch of the ceiling layout with light and fan points, compare at least two quotes on the same specification of material, framing, paint and labour, and keep the invoice and any warranty. Ask the contractor for the finished thickness, drop height and wiring plan in writing, check a completed ceiling in person if possible and agree stage payments, with a final payment only after the finish, joints and lights are inspected. Prices change with material costs and stock, so confirm the current figure before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cornices and frames that finish the edge or panels of a ceiling. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Indicative rates run from about PKR 100 to 600 per running foot depending on material. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Match profile height to room height, from 7 cm in low rooms to 15 to 30 cm in tall ones. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Polyurethane. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Yes, with a hidden LED strip. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Send the details and a photo on WhatsApp. We confirm what we can supply and reply with a written rate that lists the model, size, warranty and delivery, so you can compare it with other quotes on the same scope. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.