How to Fit Coving | Step-by-Step DIY Installation Guide

Thinking of fitting coving yourself? Whether you're installing coving for the first time or giving a room a fresh new look, we'll walk you through the process step by step! In this beginner-friendly DIY tutorial, we'll show you how to measure and mark out your coving, set up a mitre saw jig, cut accurate mitres and fit coving around internal and external corners. We'll also cover how to create a return for exposed ends, secure your coving in place and finish any gaps or joints ready for decorating. Along the way, we'll share some handy installation tips to help you avoid common mistakes, including how to work with corners that aren't quite 90 degrees! 🛠️ Tools & Materials You'll Need: - Coving - Tape measure - Pencil - Laser level - Chalk line - Combination square - Angle finder - Mitre saw and jig attachment (or suitable mitre box) - MDF board and wooden strip (for creating the jig) - Fixings for the jig - High-grab double-sided tape - Hammer - Nails - Sandpaper - Cloth - Mardom Fix Pro Installation Adhesive - Mardom Fix Extra Joint Glue - Mardom Flex Filler - Decorator's caulk - Caulking gun - Scraper - Damp sponge - Nitrile gloves - Pliers (optional) ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Tools & Materials You'll Need 00:30 - Choosing Your Cutting Method 01:06 - Marking Out Your Coving Height 02:11 - Creating Your Installation Guideline 02:37 - Measuring Your First Section 02:48 - Calculating Mitre Angles 03:21 - Creating a Mitre Saw Jig 04:24 - Cutting Your First Internal Mitre 04:47 - Preparing Your Mitred Edges 05:18 - Cutting Coving for a Return 07:31 - Fitting an Internal Corner 08:17 - Cutting & Fitting an External Corner 09:05 - Preparing Your Coving for Finishing 09:25 - Filling Mitred Joints & Gaps 10:00 - Caulking Your Coving 10:22 - Outro Looking to add the finishing touches to your room? Browse our range of modern, traditional and LED coving profiles, available in a variety of designs to suit your space. 🏡 S