PVC Cove Former Profile & Specification Guide
Architects, flooring contractors and specifiers choose a PVC cove former when sheet flooring turns up the wall and the project needs a clean, hygienic angle instead of a dust-catching corner. This page reads like a technical handbook: it explains the behaviour of a custom pvc cove former across curved surfaces and wet areas, records every documented specification, and shows which five profile sizes and capping systems belong in a tender. When your radius or project volume needs factory support, the direct route is to the custom pvc cove former manufacturer — Shanghai Unitech Plastic Co., Ltd., the GREEN POINT brand behind item numbers E15/E38.
The profile creates the smooth cove angle; a cap or capping strip then covers the raw edge of the floor covering.What the radius does for your wall-to-floor detail
The PVC Cove Former is a flooring accessory used to form a cove where the floor covering rises up to the wall. Instead of leaving a thin sheet edge exposed in a right-angled corner, the profile holds a smooth radius that improves hygiene, water tightness and visual finish.
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1Specify the right radius for the curve
With five available sizes, the grey PVC profile can follow sweeping curved surfaces as well as standard wall plinths. Confirm your radius against the E20 TDS data sheet, not by eye.
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2Plan the cap before the cove
The former is designed to work with vinyl capping strip and cove cap skirting systems. The cap finishes the top edge and protects the cut sheet end from moisture.
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3Protect walls that take impact
Because the PVC former stays flexible yet retains its shape, it resists peeling or lifting at the wall edge — an important detail in high-traffic corridors and rooms with frequent mopping.
Will this cove former work with my sheet flooring?
The manufacturer lists four roll-flooring families as compatible. Use the decision cards below to test your project floor before you commit the profile to a drawing.
Homogeneous vinyl rolls
Single-layer vinyl rolls produce a dense, colour-through construction that forms a clean wall return. The cove former bends with the sheet and keeps the heel of the cove crisp.
Specify: PVC Cove Former + cap to finish the wall rise.Heterogeneous vinyl rolls
Multi-layer vinyl with backing and wear layers benefits from the same smooth radius. The profile avoids heavy folding stress at the corner, reducing the chance of delamination.
Specify: confirm sheet thickness matches cap opening.Linoleum rolls
Natural linoleum is installed with a wall riser in hygiene projects. The high-grade PVC former supports the rise and gives maintenance crews a continuous, cleanable radius.
Specify: compatible capping strip at the top cut edge.Wet-room roll floorings
Waterproof roll membranes are part of the listed compatibility, alongside the product’s moisture-resistant design. The coved angle reduces standing water and trapped dirt at the perimeter.
Specify: full seal between former, cap and membrane.
Name the floor covering
Homogeneous or heterogeneous vinyl, linoleum, or a wet-room roll floor covering — each must be stated in the schedule.
Choose the finishing system
Pair the former with a vinyl capping strip or cove cap skirting. This covers the raw sheet edge and completes the sealed corner.
Match the size and radius
Use one of the five published profile sizes; the GREEN POINT range is described as fulfilling every single demand and angle radius.
Match your venue to a specification decision
The official product page names the environments the former was designed for. Each venue below is connected to a concrete product fact and the specification decision that follows from it.
Hospital & healthcare
Hygiene-critical roomsCommercial kitchen
Splash & wash-down zonesCleanroom & laboratory
Controlled environmentsEducation & hospitality
High-traffic interiorsWet rooms & wash areas
Flooring rises up the wall
A rounded corner pays back at floorcare time
Specifiers often choose the PVC Cove Former for its visible finish, but the operating cost argument is just as strong. The profile converts hard 90° corners into a smooth angle that can be wiped, mopped and scrubbed without brushing into crevices. In hospitals and kitchens, that means a shorter cleaning routine and fewer places for bacteria to hide.
- Less scrubbingNo right-angle corner traps dirt in the first place.
- Faster deep cleansRound shape angle is easy to clean and maintain.
- Stronger edgeMaterial keeps its shape against impact and cleaning tools.
- Drier wallsWater tightness protects the floor covering edge.
Request a project quantity from the manufacturer
GREEN POINT is the flooring-accessory brand of Shanghai Unitech Plastic Co., Ltd., and the PVC Cove Former is supplied through a request-quote route rather than retail checkout. Preparing the right details beforehand helps the factory respond faster with accurate lead times and pricing.
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Floor covering typeState homogeneous or heterogeneous vinyl, linoleum, or wet-room roll flooring.
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Profile size / radiusRefer to the five available sizes and the “pvc cove former E20 TDS” data sheet.
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Cap and skirting systemNote whether vinyl capping strip or cove cap skirting will finish the installation.
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Project environmentMention cleanroom, healthcare, food, education or wet-room use so the right grade is quoted.
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Quantity & item numberInclude item reference E15 or E38 and estimated linear metres for bulk or project pricing.
Ready to add the cove detail to your flooring tender?
Send your project quantity to the GREEN POINT manufacturer team or review the full profile options on the product page.
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View productFrequently Asked Questions
what exactly is a pvc cove former?
the pvc cove former is a flooring accessory used to form a cove where a roll floor covering rises up the wall. it creates a smooth, rounded angle instead of a hard right-angle corner, which improves hygiene, water tightness and the visual finish of the room perimeter.
which floor coverings are compatible with the green point profile?
the product page lists homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl rolls, linoleum, and wet-room floorings in rolls as compatible. the pvc former works with those sheet materials while a vinyl capping strip or cove cap skirting system covers the raw top edge.
how many sizes and angle radii are available?
green point offers the pvc cove former in five sizes. the manufacturer describes the range as fulfilling every single demand and angle radius. exact dimensions should be confirmed from the “pvc cove former e20 tds” data sheet before you finalise the tender.
is a capping strip always required with the cove former?
the pvc cove former is usually used with a capping seal or cap that covers the raw edge of the floor covering. the manufacturer specifically lists compatibility with vinyl capping strip and cove cap skirting systems, so the pair should be specified together for a finished, sealed perimeter.
can the profile be used in wet rooms and hygiene-critical rooms?
yes. the moisture-resistant design makes the profile suitable for wet rooms, wash areas and laboratories, while the smooth angle supports easy cleaning and reduced bacteria build-up. the manufacturer also cites hospitals, kitchens, cleanrooms, healthcare, education and hospitality as typical environments.
how do i request a quote for a project volume?
the product page follows a request-quote route rather than direct retail checkout. prepare the floor covering type, profile size or radius, chosen cap/skirting system, project environment and estimated quantity, then submit the request through the official contact page for item numbers e15/e38.
