How To Install A Plaster Ceiling Rose Or Medallion
Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2006
by Jean
Heritage Ceilings
Ceiling roses, centre pieces and ceiling medallions are plaster ornamentations used to decorate the ceiling area where the light fitting meets the ceiling. These words are used interchangeably as they all mean the same thing. Plaster ceiling roses and medallions can be very quickly installed by plasterers. Ceiling roses with plain circumferences take far less time to install than those with "frilly edges" or points around the circumference. Firstly, please fully consider your electrical wiring. If any wiring needs to be moved in any way then you must consult a qualified electrician. Begin by marking out the area on your ceiling that will be covered by the ceiling medallion. If your ceiling is already painted then you will need to rough up the surface area where the rose will be attached This can be done quite easily by scoring back and forth with a stanley knife. If you have an un-painted ceiling then this step can be omitted. Visit your hardware store to obtain a bonding agent suitable for your ceiling. Follow the instructions on the packet It is very important to ensure the outside edge of the ceiling rose is cemented well to the ceiling otherwise shadows and gaps will be evident and this will spoil the overall effect. Ensure that you prop up the rose for 30 minutes or so until the bonding agent has dried - again check the packaging for full information. A good prop would be a piece of timber with a rag or magazine up top to protect the ceiling rose from accidental damage.
Hints for installing larger roses and medallions
For larger ceiling roses a different approach is needed.
Holes need to be cut into the ceiling so the bonding agent
can be forced up through the holes. Large ceiling roses are
exceedingly heavy and need to be attached very firmly to the
ceiling or disaster will be inevitable. For very heavy
ceiling roses which weigh 10 kg or more you will need to
grout up and over the ceiling timber as well. If you are
installing a ceiling rose which has a lacy "see through"
design you will need to ensure the holes in the ceiling are
not made above the location of the lacy parts in the ceiling
rose. Make sure the ceiling holes are directly above the
solid parts of the ceiling rose so there is enough surface
area to contact and bond well. Ensure the bonding agent
cannot be seen through the design holes in the ceiling rose.
A mixture of grouting plaster and fibreglass is used to
attach larger ceiling roses. Please contact your local
plaster retailer or hardware shop for recommended products
and ratios to use. When you have finished grouting the
ceiling rose to the ceiling, prop up the rose for 30 minutes
or so. A good prop would be a piece of timber with a rag or
magazine up top to protect the ceiling rose from accidental
damage.
You now should have a delightful addition to your decor with an interior design project that cost very little in comparison to the effect it creates in your room.
About The Author
Jean Morrison is owner of Heritage Ceilings, a unique ceiling decoration firm dedicated to bringing beautiful ceilings back into our public buildings and homes.Reproducing This Article
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