Polyurethane cornice moulding is available in a wide range of styles, covering the full design spectrum from modern minimalism to traditional formality. The right style depends on the room's design, the ceiling height, and the design intent.
Modern cornice styles are the most restrained. A flat strip, a small cove, a square edge, or a small stepped profile. The cornice is 50 to 100 millimeters of drop, with a simple profile, and the finish is the same as the ceiling. The cornice is a quiet line at the ceiling, not a feature.
Transitional cornice styles are a blend of modern and traditional. A small cove with a small step, a stepped profile with a small fillet, or a simple cove with a small return. The cornice is 80 to 150 millimeters of drop, with a moderate profile, and the finish is the same as the ceiling or a slight contrast.
Traditional cornice styles are the most developed. A cove with a fillet and a return, a stepped profile with a decorative band (dentil, egg-and-dart, bead), a layered cornice with two or three profiles stacked, or a substantial classical profile. The cornice is 120 to 300 millimeters of drop, with a developed profile, and the finish is the same as the ceiling or a contrast.
Formal cornice styles are the most ornate. A deep cove with a developed classical profile, a layered cornice with egg-and-dart and dentil bands, a Baroque or Rococo profile, or a custom profile designed for a specific project. The cornice is 200 to 400 millimeters of drop, with a highly developed profile, and the finish is often a contrast to the ceiling (painted in the trim color, not the ceiling color).
For sourcing, the right conversation with the factory is about the room's design, the ceiling height, and the design intent. The factory's design team can advise on the right cornice style for the application, with the right profile, the right size, and the right finish. The factory's catalog typically has 50 to 100 standard cornice profiles, organized by style.
A practical note on the proportion. The cornice's drop should be proportional to the ceiling height. A cornice that's too small for the ceiling reads as under-scaled; a cornice that's too large for the ceiling reads as overwhelming. The rule of thumb: the cornice's drop should be approximately 3 to 5% of the ceiling height. A 2.7 meter ceiling gets an 80 to 130 millimeter cornice; a 3.0 meter ceiling gets a 90 to 150 millimeter cornice; a 3.5 meter ceiling gets a 105 to 175 millimeter cornice.
---
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is your factory MOQ?
A: MOQ depends on the product line: stock cornice and skirting profiles start at 200 linear meters per shipment, wall panels at 50 square meters, and custom OEM/ODM profiles at 500 linear meters or 1,000 pieces. Sample orders are accepted for most catalog items, with sample fees credited toward the first bulk order.
Q: What are your standard lead times?
A: Stock catalog items ship within 7–15 days of order confirmation. Custom tooling for OEM profiles takes 25–35 days for sample approval plus 20–30 days for bulk production. Air freight from Guangzhou / Shenzhen takes 5–10 days to most major ports; sea freight takes 18–32 days depending on destination.
Q: Do you offer OEM and ODM services?
A: Yes. Our factory offers full OEM (your brand, our tooling) and ODM (your 3D model or sample, our design team reverse-engineers and produces custom tooling) services. We can sign NDAs, work from hand sketches, photographs, or CAD files, and ship samples for approval before bulk production.
Q: What are your payment terms?
A: Standard terms are 30% T/T deposit on order confirmation and 70% balance against a copy of the B/L. For new buyers we also accept 100% L/C at sight. Long-term partners can apply for open-account terms after three successful orders.