How to scribe cornice?

Heath1980

Hello......

Framing out a stud wall and have removed cornice so the timber can go closer to the ceiling. Gyprock is about to go in and then I need to add cornice. Been hoping I can scribe the cornice onto the existing peice and just have a seamless transition, much like skirting board.  BUt I'm having a hard time executing 

I've traced the symphony profile onto cardboard and then the cornice and cut out the cornice as best I could. But it's not fitting right.

Is there another step that needs to happen ?, does the new cornice need to be mitred first and then scribed?

Thanks

EricL

Hello @Heath1980 

I suggest having a look at this discussion - How to cut existing mounted cornice? by @dustycooks73. There are excellent links attached to my suggestion and should help you with your cornice installation.

Here are a few more discussions that will help: 

• How to cut cornice mitres? by @kyliekeith 
   
• How to fix a cut cornice? by @Tomb 
   
• How do I cut corner angles of ceiling cornices by @Petervn
   
• How to butt into cove cornice? by @MGusto 
   
• How to attach new cornice with existing corners by @geoff_70 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric