Flat or matt acrylic paint is mainly used on walls, ceilings, and cornices as it hides imperfections and is not reflective. This characteristic can be used as a design tool – the paint can be used to reduce glare in really modern spaces.

Do you paint cornices with ceiling or wall paint?

Ensure that you mask off the areas that you are not painting first. If the cornice is to be the same colour as the ceiling, start by painting the cornice. If you are painting corners, use a brush or any angled paint pad to get a perfect finish. If you are painting an entire room, always paint your ceiling first.

Do you need to prime cornice before painting?

As we talk about before ,Polyurethane cornice moldings are usually primied in factory and ready to apply top coat . But if you are using plaster or xps-polystyrene cornice molding , you have to apply a primer .