What You Need:

1. Clean cloth or sponge
2. Caulking Gun
3. Keyhole saw, jigsaw or pen knife
4. Adhesive caulking

What May Come in Handy:

1. Hammer and nails
2. Putty knife
3. Finishing nails - 6d or 8d
4. Extra fine sandpaper

Before You Install:

If you plan to paint or stain your ceiling medallion, do so before you install and leave plenty of time for your medallion to dry. Be prepared to touch up your finish after installation.

Getting Your Surface Ready

1. Clean your surfaces free of loose particles and dirt with a sponge or clean cloth.
2. Ensure your work surface is completely dry before you start.
3. Measure out and mark the spot where you’ll be installing your ceiling medallion.
WARNING - If you’re installing your ceiling medallion around an electrical fixture 1. Turn your power off at the breaker box before you install your medallion.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on your ceiling fan, light fixture, or chandelier to make sure your fixture is properly supported.
3. Consult your local electrical codes or speak with a licensed electrician to make sure the installation of your fixture meets code requirements.
4. Do not use your medallion as a support for your fixture.
5. Do not use your fixture to support the weight of your medallion.

Permanent installation of ceiling medallions with a ceiling fan or light fixture:

1. Before you install your medallion, turn off the power at the breaker box.
2. Disconnect your current fixture and remove it prior to installing your ceiling medallion.
3. Measure the canopy cover of your fixture. In the center of your medallion, drill a hole using your keyhole saw, jig saw, or pen knife. Make sure the hole you drill is not larger than the canopy cover of your fixture. Most canopies can cover a diameter hole of three inches.
4. Lay your ceiling medallion face down on a safe surface that will not mar your finish. A clean cloth works well for this.
5. Using latex adhesive or caulking, apply a continuous bead of around ½” around the back edge of your medallion.
6. Carefully feed your electrical wiring through the center hole of the medallion and gently press it into place.
7. Apply caulking to the edge of your medallion as needed, and smooth the excess around the edge with your finger or a putty knife. Remove any excess by wiping it off with a damp sponge.
8. If your medallion is large, you may need to tack it into place with nails. If you’re planning to remove the nails after your adhesive or caulking dries, leave around ½” of the nails exposed to make them easier to remove. (HINT: When placing your nails, put them in ornamental areas of your medallion to make the holes easier to conceal.) In two or three hours, when your adhesive or caulking is dry, either remove your finishing nails or use a nail set to countersink them, making sure that your nails penetrate the wall at least ½”.
9. Fill your nail holes with adhesive or caulking. Smooth the surface with your putty knife or finger. If needed, lightly sand any remaining rough spots with extra fine sandpaper when the caulking is dry.
10. Reconnect your ceiling fan, light fixture, or chandelier. Slide the canopy cover of your fixture up to the medallion and tighten the ring against the medallion until snug. If the supplied down rod or thread pipe does not accommodate your medallion’s thickness, you may need to purchase a longer rod or pipe.
11. Touch up the finish on your medallion if necessary.

Installation of removable ceiling medallions with a ceiling fan or light fixture

1. Follow steps 1-3 from installation of permanent medallions above.
2. Carefully feed your electrical wiring through the center hole of your medallion, securing it into place with finishing nails.
3. If you’d like to give the appearance of your medallion being part of your ceiling, you can apply latex adhesive or caulking around the edge of your medallion, smoothing any excess with your putty knife or finger.
4. Using your nail set, countersink the nails and fill the holes with adhesive or caulking, smoothing the surface with your putty knife or finger. If needed, lightly sand any remaining rough spots with extra fine sandpaper when the caulking is dry.
5. Reconnect your ceiling fan, light fixture, or chandelier. Slide the canopy cover of your fixture up to the medallion and tighten the ring against the medallion until snug. If the supplied down rod or thread pipe does not accommodate your medallion’s thickness, you may need to purchase a longer rod or pipe.
6. Touch up the finish on your medallion if necessary.

Installation of your ceiling medallion without a ceiling fan or light fixture

1. 1. Measure your room and find the center, or where you would like to place your medallion. To find the center of your room, measure your room diagonally from the corners and lightly mark the cross points on your ceiling. Measure out a 2-3” larger than your medallion.
2. Place your medallion up to your ceiling marks, lightly marking the placement of your medallion.
3. Lay your ceiling medallion face down on a safe surface that will not mar your finish. A clean cloth works well for this.
4. Using latex adhesive or caulking, apply a continuous bead of around ½” around the back edge of your medallion.
5. Follow steps 7-9 from installation of permanent medallions above.
6. Touch up the finish on your medallion if necessary.

For safety, always make sure to follow these instructions.

1. Make sure to follow safe construction practices.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using adhesives, finishing materials, and especially power tools.
3. When you’re using a hammer or any power tools, always wear safety goggles.
4. Make sure you’re using the right equipment or tools for the job.