How to Cut a Stop End - VIDEO

A quick coving tip that explains how to cut a stop end, which is a way to end coving neatly ahead of an obstacle.

  • For a stop-end, you need two external mitres
  • Be extremely careful when cutting your coving; it's very delicate
  • Cut from the bottom end to the top end
  • Do not worry about any chips or dents as these can be filled in later
  • You will end up with a small piece of plaster coving known as a stop-end
  • Watch the video to see how the stop-end fits on the end of your length of coving