Bulkhead extension for kitchen renovation

[diy_hausdesigns]

As part of our kitchen reno, we extended a portion to the edge of the wall. 

This left a gap between the ceiling and new cabinets so I had to build an extension to the bulkhead.

Materials

16mm melamine boards

55mm cornice

Ceiling paint 

Wall paint 

Construction adhesive 

Tools

Mitre saw

Mitre box

Hand saw

Stanley knife 

Chisel 

Hammer 

Steps

Step 1

I removed parts of the cornices at the edges where I planed to extend them only (no photo) using a chisel and hammer.

Step 2

I built a three sided frame including a base that attached to the upper side of the cabinet below. This aligned with the existing wall and bulkhead.

Step 3

I then cut some pieces of cornice to size using a mitre box and hand saw and glued them on using construction adhesive. 

I also applied some plaster to tidy all the joints up.

Step 4

Then I taped the wall and ceiling sections and painted them separately.

Step 5

Completed the paint work and the bulkhead and cornice look like they've always been there.

[MitchellMc]

Great work, @diy_hausdesigns! You certainly solved that difficult situation.

Many thanks for sharing the steps you took, as they will greatly assist anyone in a similar situation.

Mitchell

[ScottR]

Hello! This post may be a bit old but appreciate you sharing this! I plan to tackle a bit of a 60mm cornice addition to my cabinet. May I know what mitre box did you use? Thanks!  Not sure if https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-305mm-mitre-box_p0492186?region_id=116042&gad_source=1&gclid=... can help as im totally new to mitre-ing cornices with no experience.

[JacobZ]

Hi @ScottR,

Allow me to tag @diy_hausdesigns so they are notified of your question. Hopefully, he will respond soon.

Any mitre box should be fine and the Craftright 305mm Mitre Box is a great option.

If you don't already have a saw to cut your cornice with, this Craftright Mitre Box And Saw Set is also an option worth considering.

Let me know if there is anything else I can assist with.

Jacob