Problem: Even a ceiling with an elegant chandelier can look plain. Sometimes ceilings have stains or damages that need to be covered up.
Solution: A great way to hide imperfections or dress up a ceiling is to install an inexpensive and lightweight ceiling medallion.
Take the room and surroundings into account before choosing a medallion. When installing a medallion above a light fixture, choose a medallion that is either larger or smaller than the fixture for a more aesthetically pleasing look.
* Paint the medallion before you install it (if painting is required).
Materials needed:
Measuring tape
Needlenose pliers
Circuit tester
Drill, with Phillips driver bit and countersink bit
Putty knife
Small paintbrush
Safety glasses
- Turn off the power to the chandelier at the circuit breaker box (figure A) .
- Loosen and remove the escutcheon plate (figure B).
- Disconnect the wire nuts (figure C), and test the wires with the circuit tester to be sure the power is off.
- Use pliers to open a link in the chain supporting the chandelier (figure D) . Then, remove the chandelier.
- Use a countersink bit to drill pilot holes in the medallion (figure E). This will allow the screw heads to be recessed under the surface of the medallion (figure F).
- Thread the fixture chain and wiring through the medallion (figure G) . Be sure the decorative side of the medallion is facing down.
- Reconnect the wires, and secure the connections with wire nuts.
- Hang the fixture on its chain (figure H), and close the gap in the chain.
- Run a heavy bead of adhesive caulk onto the back of the medallion (figure I), and press the medallion into place against the ceiling (figure J).
- Secure the medallion to the ceiling with the screws included with the medallion, but don't overtighten. The screws just need to hold the medallion in place until the adhesive dries.
- Caulk any gaps around the perimeter of the medallion.
- Use patching or spackling compound to fill in the recessed areas over the screw heads. Sand the compound when it dries, and touch up the areas with paint.
Resources lightweight polymer ceiling medallion (Model #: Styles include Victorian, Floral and Contemporary.)
Focal Point Architectural Products Inc.
3006 Anaconda Dr.
Tarboro, NC 27886
Toll Free Phone: 800-662-5550
URL:
www.focalpointap.com
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