Ceiling Medallions Installation I
Permanent Installation of Ceiling Medallions With A Light Fixture Or Ceiling Fan
Turn off power at the breaker box BEFORE you begin ceiling medallions
installation
Disconnect and remove current fixture before installing ceiling medallions
Measure the fixture canopy cover. Drill a hole in the center of the
medallion using jig saw, keyhole saw or penknife, making sure the hole is
not larger than the fixture canopy cover. Most fixture canopies will cover a
three [3] inch diameter hole
Lay the ceiling medallion face down on a surface that will not mar the
product face, such as a clean cloth
Apply a 1/2" continuous bead of latex adhesive/caulk along the back edge (A)
Feed electrical wiring through center hole of medallion and gentle press into place (B)
Apply caulk to edge as needed and smooth excess caulk around medallion edge
with your finger or putty knife. Wipe off any excess adhesive/caulk with damp sponge (C)
Larger medallions may need to be tacked into place using nails. If you want
to remove nails after adhesive/caulk dries, leave approximately 1/2" nail
exposed for easy removal. TIP: Nail components in ornamentation areas of
medallions. When adhesive/caulk dries [approx. 2-3 hours] either remove the
nails or use nail set to countersink nails, making sure that nails penetrate
wall at least 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch
Fill nail holes with adhesive/caulk – smooth the surface with your finger or
putty knife. Once caulk is dry and if needed, lightly sand and rough spots
with extra fine sandpaper
Re-connect fixture or ceiling fan. Slide fixture canopy up to medallion and
tighten ring snug against medallion (D). NOTE: You may need to purchase a
longer threaded pipe or down rod to anchor fixture or fan, as supplied pipe
or rod may not accommodate medallion thickness
Touch up medallions with paint as needed
Ceiling Medallions Installation II
Removable Ceiling Medallions Installation With A Light Fixture Or Ceiling Fan
[Allows easy removal of medallions to access electrical wiring with minimal ceiling damage]
Follow steps 1, 2, & 3 from Permanent Installation instruction above
Feed electrical wiring through center hole and secure into place using finishing nails
Option: Apply latex adhesive/caulk around the edge of medallions (C)
smoothing adhesive/caulk with your finger or putty knife, giving the
appearance of the medallion being part of the wall or ceiling
Countersink nails using nail set, and fill holes with adhesive/caulk
smoothing surface with your finger or putty knife. Once caulk is dry and if
needed, lightly sand any rough spots with extra fine sandpaper
Re-connect fixture or ceiling fan. Slide fixture canopy cover up to
medallions and tighten ring snug against medallions (D). NOTE: You may need
to purchase a longer thread pipe or down rod to anchor fixture or fan, as
supplied pipe or rod may not accommodate medallion thickness
Touch up medallions with paint as needed
Ceiling Medallions Installation III
Ceiling Medallions Installed Without A Light Fixture
Measure and mark your room center or placement of medallions. To find room
center, measure the room diagonals and mark with a pencil the center “cross”
lines on the ceiling, approximately 2 -3 inches larger than medallions (E)
Place medallions up to ceiling marks and mark the placement of the medallion
Lay the ceiling medallions face down on a surface that will not mar the
product face, such as a clean cloth
Apply a 1/2" continuous bead of latex adhesive/caulk along the back edge (A)
Follow steps 7 through 9 from Permanent Installation instruction above
Touch up medallions with paint as needed
While Installing Ceiling Medallions
Always Follow These Safety Suggestions
Follow good construction practices
When using power tools, adhesive and finishing materials [such as paint or
stain], be sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions
Always wear safety goggles when using a power tool or hammer
Always use the right tool and/or equipment for the job
General Precautions:
Ceiling medallions function as a decorative element only, and are not
designed to support electrical fixtures or provide any load bearing capacity
InvitingHome.com shall not be responsible if any failure to comply with
these ceiling medallions installation instructions results in the product
failing to perform the purpose intended
Manufacturer Warranty:
Century Architectural Specialties warrants all its products to be free from
manufacturing defects for a period of three [3] years from the date of
purchase. This warranty does not include damage or other problems resulting
from improper installation, misuse or normal wear and tear. Century’s
liability is limited to product replacement cost. It does not include
freight or handling expenses, installation cost or any other costs or
expenses incurred in connection with the purchase or use of our products
