The following is a modified excerpt from the FAQ section at the end of my little book about working with lath and plaster ceilings….. (search for lath and plaster on amazon or click on the image of the book… ) A question I’ve been asked a lot is……. Can I remove the ceiling but leave the cornice in place? And the answer is: yes, you can remove the ceiling and leave the cornice or coving in place with a little bit of skill and a good dollop of luck. You’ll just need to …
