How to Measure Coving

Coving is a plaster strip installed in homes to add decoration around ceiling corners. Because the plaster is typically durable, it's also possible to install coving on a home's exterior. To ensure a proper fit for the coving, you will need to take measurements of all areas where you plan to install the trim. A sometimes difficult part of the process is measuring angles, including the inward and outward corners of the walls.

Things You'll Need

• Pencil and paper
• Tape measure
• Adjustable protractor (360-degree)

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Draw a sketch of the room where you will install coving. Leave enough space on the diagram to add measurement figures.

   • 2

     Measure the length in between all corners of the room with a tape measure. Write down each measurement on the corresponding wall in your diagram.

   • 3

     Place a 360-degree adjustable protractor against each corner, both inside and outside.

   • 4

     Move each side of the protractor until each lay flush on opposite walls in the corner. Write down the degree measurement on your diagram.