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Peter wrote:
I've heard some people say put some nails under it to hold it until
the adhesive dries, but don't think this is an option in my case,
because the walls are block and plaster.

Still works.

Offer up the coving and draw a line first, then use 1" panel pins at
about 1 foot intervals before putting up the coving - hold them with snipe
nosed pliers and tap in place, you needn't go into the blockwork. Easy to
make good afterwards, as they shouldn't knock chunks out of the plaster.

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