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Artex is a quality assured company registered with BSI Certifcate FM02105
Artex Ltd
Pasture Lane, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire NG11 6AE
Tel: 0800 032 6345 Fax: 0115 945 6041 www.artexltd.com
The Artex logo is a registered trademark of BPB United KingdomLimited,
part of the Saint-Gobain Group
WHICH TYPE OF COVE
IS BEST FOR YOU?
We offer three types of cove: moulded plaster (Artex
Heritage products), paper-faced plaster (Gyproc products)
and extruded polystyrene (Artex Heritage LITE and Gyproc
LITE products).
MOULDED PLASTER
Made the traditional way in 1.25 or 2 metre long moulds
Range of patterns with fne detailing
Pre-formed joints available for easy internal and external corners
Care needed when handling, but long life once installed
PAPER-FACED PLASTER
Extruded and faced with high quality paper for long life
Contemporary C shape fnish or stylish S profle
Easy to cut and joint for corners
Less liable to handling damage than moulded cove
ExTRUDED POLYSTYRENE
Same excellent detailing and fnish as plaster alternatives
Lightweight and easy to handle and cut
Pre-primed for ease of decoration
Withstands bumps and knocks during ftting and transit
Further assistance
A technical advice service is available, providing skilled assistance in the
choice and use of Artex and Gyproc decorative mouldings.
If you need assistance, or have an enquiry about any Artex product, please
contact our Customer Service Department as below.
Tel: 0800 032 6345(Freephone)
Email: artex@bpb.com
www.artexltd.com
Literature Code: 2310-ACGC-01
For centuries, the UKs fnest buildings have used decorative coving
and cornices to add style and distinction to prestige living areas.
Hand-created by skilled craftsmen, the early classical mouldings were
generally based on designs from ancient Greek and Roman architecture,
with features such as futing, acanthus leaves, dentil and vases.
As architectural styles changed, plasterers found new ways of refecting
this in their cove designs. Gothic and French styling, as well as more
exotic Egyptian, Indian and Japanese, have clearly infuenced cove
craftsmen and designers through the years, with perhaps the most
elaborate of all designs, based on modelled fruit, fowers and foliage,
being created by the early Victorians.
Whilst the time and skill taken to create these elaborate features
by hand meant that only the most affuent could afford to decorate
their homes in this way, todays advanced moulding and extrusion
technology has enabled us to recreate many of the classic styles using
modern moulding materials, bringing the style and distinction of coving
within the grasp of all homeowners.
To upgrade a period style home or create a period interior choose from
the range of classic designs of our Artex Heritage range, or select from
our contemporary range if you want the style and decorative benefts
of coving, but with a modern clean line fnish.
Regardless of the style you choose, our high quality, high defnition
coves will fnish your room to perfection, adding that extra touch of
class that will make your home feel special.
MAKE YOUR HOME FEEL SPECIAL
CHOOSE YOUR STYLE
Choose from our period and contemporary patterns below and then
go to the page for more information.
CONTEMPORARY RANGE
GYPROC 100/ARTEX 100 10
GYPROC 127/ARTEX 127 11
ARTEX SCULPTURED/ARTEX 135 12
GYPROC LITE 100 13
GYPROC LITE 127 14
PERIOD RANGE
ARTEX HERITAGE GRECIAN 20
ARTEX HERITAGE ROMAN 21
ARTEX HERITAGE GEORGIAN 22
ARTEX HERITAGE ADAM 23
ARTEX HERITAGE EXPRESSION 24
ARTEX HERITAGE RICHMOND 25
ARTEX HERITAGE CAVENDISH 26
ARTEX HERITAGE CANTERBURY 27
ARTEX HERITAGE CHALFONT 27
ARTEX HERITAGE LITE GRECIAN 28
ARTEX HERITAGE LITE GEORGIAN 29
ARTEX HERITAGE LITE ORIGINAL 30
ACCESSORIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS
FIXING ACCESSORIES 32
CONTEMPORARY RANGE 32
HERITAGE RANGE 32
CEILING ROSES LARGE AND SMALL 33
INSTALLATION
FIXING COVE TIPS FROM THE PROFESSIONALS 34
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 35
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 35
TOOLS 35
10 | GYPROC 100/ARTEX 100
11 | GYPROC 127/ARTEX 127
12 | ARTEX SCULPTURED/ARTEX 135
20 | ARTEX HERITAGE GRECIAN
21 | ARTEX HERITAGE ROMAN
22 | ARTEX HERITAGE GEORGIAN
23 | ARTEX HERITAGE ADAM
24 | ARTEX HERITAGE EXPRESSION
25 | ARTEX HERITAGE RICHMOND
26 | ARTEX HERITAGE CAVENDISH
13 | GYPROC LITE 100
14 | GYPROC LITE 127
30 | ARTEX HERITAGE LITE ORIGINAL
28 | ARTEX HERITAGE LITE GRECIAN
29 | ARTEX HERITAGE LITE GEORGIAN
CONTEMPORARY RANGE
If youre looking to create a stylish modern look for your
room, then the contemporary range is for you.
In traditional paper-faced plaster or lightweight
extruded polystyrene, this range offers the choice of
either the classic C shape or sleek S shape profles, in
different sizes to suit large or small rooms.
Just like our long established Gyproc genuine plaster
paper-faced coves, the new Gyproc LITE versions offer
exceptional quality and clean lines but in a lightweight
profle thats easier and quicker to ft.
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ACCESSORIES
Ceiling Roses 380mm (Small) 540mm (Large)
Pre-mitred Corners (Internal/External) Yes
Cove Corners (Internal/External) Yes
Cove Corner Pieces (Internal/External) Yes
MATERIALS
Paper-faced Gypsum Plaster
The classic C profle plaster coving
with high quality paper facing for
a super-smooth fnish.
Smaller profle and clean lines make it
the ideal contemporary coving for smaller
rooms, particularly in modern apartments
or townhouses. To add interest, try
stepping the cove with Gyproc Cornice
Strips for a range of more elaborate
decorative effects.
Length
2.00m
3.00m
100mm
(W) 67mm
(C) 67mm
Profle Wall/Ceiling
GYPROC 127/ARTEx 127
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Ceiling Roses 380mm (Small) 540mm (Large)
Pre-mitred Corners (Internal/External) Yes
Cove Corners (Internal/External) Yes
Cove Corner Pieces (Internal/External) Yes
MATERIALS
Paper-faced Gypsum Plaster
Classic C profle plaster coving in a
127mm profle to suit larger rooms,
particularly in open plan family homes.
To add interest, try stepping the cove with
Gyproc Cornice Strips for a range of more
elaborate decorative effects.
Length
2.00m
3.00m
3.60m
4.20m
127mm
(W)84mm
(C) 84mm
Profle Wall/Ceiling
NEEDS PHOTOGRAPHING
ARTEx SCULPTURED/ARTEx 135
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ACCESSORIES
Ceiling Roses 380mm (Small) 540mm (Large)
Pre-mitred Corners (Internal/External) Yes
Cove Corners (Internal/External) Yes
Cove Corner Pieces (Internal/External) Yes
MATERIALS
Paper-faced Gypsum Plaster
Traditional plaster cove in a classic
S shaped profle for a sleek fnish.
Use on its own or in conjunction with
Gyproc Cornice Strips to give a high quality
look to any room, particularly larger open
plan rooms and master bedrooms.
Length
2.00m
3.00m
135mm
(W) 92mm
(C) 84mm
Profle Wall/Ceiling
GYPROC LITE
100
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MATERIALS
Extruded Polystyrene
Just like the traditional Gyproc
100 C profle cove, but made from
durable lightweight material for
improved damage resistance and
easier installation.
The ideal contemporary coving for
todays lifestyle, its quick and easy to ft,
pre-primed for reduced decoration, and
the compact profle and long, 3-metre
sections make it perfect for smaller rooms,
particularly in modern apartments
or townhouses.
Length
3.00m 100mm
(W) 68mm
(C) 68mm
Profle Wall/Ceiling
GYPROC LITE
127
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MATERIALS
Extruded Polystyrene
Just like the traditional Gyproc 127
C profle cove, but made from durable
lightweight material for easier ftting
and improved handling properties.
The larger profle makes it ideal for bigger
rooms, particularly in open plan family
homes. It has all of the aesthetic benefts
of the plaster alternative, but in a lighter
material that is quicker to ft, and comes
ready-primed for reduced decoration.
Length
3.00m 127mm
(W) 88mm
(C) 88mm
Profle Wall/Ceiling
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PERIOD RANGE
The classic designs of Artex Heritage cove will help you
to faithfully reproduce the style and original features of
yesteryear in your period home, or simply add a touch of
individuality and elegance to any home.
Recreating the skill of the early craftsmen, Artex Heritage
plaster coves are traditionally made from hand-crafted
originals to ensure the highest quality detailing of even
the most elaborate designs.
Or, if you prefer the elegance of an original plaster mould
design, but in a modern lightweight material thats more
robust and easier to handle, then choose one of the Artex
Heritage LITE designs.
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The Artex Heritage range consists of a variety of original
plaster moulded designs ideal for recreating period
features or replicating style from a bygone era.
The question often posed was, Which design is right
for my property?.
Working with The Modern Interiors Research Centre (MIRC)
at Kingston University enabled Artex to produce a guide to
the Artex Heritage range showing which designs suit the
period of your property.
However, the dating of the designs was more of a challenge
than the MIRC frst imagined.
Artex would like to thank Professor Anne Massey, Professor
Penny Sparke and Dr. Patricia Lara.
As part of our work, we welcome co-operation with industry.
Our relationship with Artex began with dating their collection
of coving and ceiling roses. The mouldings for these plaster casts
date back to the 1930s, and it was our brief to identify the styles
and periods for each profle. We were able to date styles from the
Victorians through to the modern day identifying egg-and-dart,
acanthus leaves, futing, swags and foliage in this fascinating
collection. The Edwardian revivals of the classical were particularly
intriguing as part of the detective story.
We are sure our ongoing relationship with Artex will produce further
interesting projects to help the homeowner or professional, eager
to reproduce an authentic domestic interior. We wish you well with
your projects!
Professor Anne Massey