Covering electrical cables from hell
To cut a long story short, an emergency electrician has run new armoured cables across the top of my wall, and it's not a pretty sight. Furthermore, where it enters the flat it is at a different angle creating a further problem in terms of covering it up. Ideally I would like to cover it with a simple cornice to make it as inconspicuous as possible, but so far I have not succeeded in finding a workman to do it. How can I proceed? Are there any designers who would like to pick up this job and try to make a go of it?
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2 years agoI think you should be able to hide it behind cornice.
It might be cheaper to get the wiring moved but if you like the cornice idea work out how much drop you need and then go online to cost it out. This is not a DIY job you will need a plasterer to install it and don’t be tempted to skimp on the amount you need….. over order so there are fewer joints.
https://www.plastercoving.ltd.uk/arts-and-crafts-plaster-coving-br145mm-x-135mm-10946-p.asp
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