Decorative ceiling medallions add an elegant touch to any room, serving as a perfect complement to a striking light fixture. Originally crafted from cumbersome plaster, they are now made from lightweight polyurethane or other plastic resins, making them easier to install and more affordable.
Choose from a wide selection of sizes, shapes and designs to create any desired look. Medallionllions range in size from 4-inches to 72-inches and designs are available from the simplest pattern to more elaborate Victorian styles to contemporary designs.
Before starting, turn off power to the light fixture at the breaker box and then remove the old fixture. Scrape away chipped paint or caulk with a putty knife and clean the ceiling around the light fixture with a mild soap.
Step 2: Mark the medallion for cutting
If your medallion is not pre-cut, you will need to measure for the center opening. Place the fixture’s decorative cover plate on the face of the medallion and lightly draw reference marks around the edge of the canopy. Using a ruler, measure 1/2-inch inside your mark and trace a circle using a compass.
Step 3: Cut the center hole
Using an electric spiral saw or hand saw carefully cut along the marked circle.
Step 4: Check for fit
Hold the medallion over the electrical box making sure that you can access the wires and the screw holes for the box’s hanging hardware through the hole. If you are going to paint your medallion, you can do it now before final installation.
Step 5: Install the medallion
With the medallion face down, apply a generous bead of adhesive caulk over the entire back. Stick the medallion in place on the ceiling, centering it over the junction box. Using a screwdriver or power driver, drive two trim-head screws through the medallion and into the ceiling to hold it in place while the adhesive sets.
Lastly, putty or caulk over the screw holes and sand smooth when dry. Touch up paint over the screws.
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