How To Attach A Ceiling Medallion

Paint the medallion if desired.

How to attach a ceiling medallion. How to install a ceiling medallion step 1. Press the medallion against the ceiling and pull it off slightly before pressing it back in place. Use a countersink bit to drill pilot holes in medallion.

This will allow screw heads to be recessed for a clean. Shut off the power to the light that you re removing and take down the fixture. I m assuming you have a light fixture picked out already.

Smooth the caulk using your finger or a damp sponge. Thread fixture chain and wiring through medallion. Apply a bead of caulk at the perimeter of the medallion to cover any gaps between it and the ceiling surface.

Press the medallion onto the ceiling. Spread construction adhesive on the back of the medallion press the medallion into place and secure it with screws that are inset enough so you can later spread a little filler over the screws to. Before removing existing fixture turn off power at circuit breaker box.

Normally at this point i would have put a polyurethane adhesive on the back side of the medallion to secure it up to the ceiling but i wanted to do a dry run quickly just to make sure i had everything in place. Not a requirement but if you would like to paint the medallion to match or contrast. Apply a generous bead of polyurethane based construction adhesive to the back of the medallion and center it over the electrical box on the ceiling.

Use four 3 inch trim head screws to secure the medallion onto the ceiling. Next loosen and remove the escutcheon. I put the medallion up to the ceiling and tightened the bolts through the fixture.