Installation Guide
CEILING MEDALLION
installation instructions:
construction adhesive
elastomeric adhesive caulk
caulking gun
power drill or screw driver
wood or drywall screws
extra ne sandpaper
putty knife
TOOL & MATERIAL
CHECKLIST
IMPORTANT INFO
• It is highly recommended that you paint or nish your
medallion before you install it.
• Once installed, you can apply any necessary touch‐up
paint or nish.
• Clean the installation surface and back of medallion of
any debris with a clean cloth or sponge.
• Make sure that the surface and the back of the medal-
lion are completely dry before attempting installation.
• Measure and mark the location where the medallion is
going to be installed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure to use the correct tools recommended.
Wear safety goggles.
Follow xture, power tools, and paint manufacturers’ instructions and users manuals.
Use common sense and follow good construction practices.
Medallions are not load‐ bearing. Do not use them to support electrical xtures or ceiling fans.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When installating medallions with a light
xture or ceiling fan turn the power off at
the breaker before installation. Medallions
are solely decorative. Do not use medallions
to support the light xture or fan. Do not use
the xture or xture canopy to support the
medallion. To ensure all electrical codes are
met, make sure to consult with a licensed
electrician.
Permanent Medallion Installation with a Light Fixture or Ceiling Fan
1. Disconnect and remove current xture before installing the medallion (if a
current xture is already installed).
2. Measure the xture canopy. Drill/cut a hole, smaller than the canopy size, in
the center of the medallion that is no larger than the canopy size.
3. Lay the medallion face down on a soft surface that will not scratch/dent the
medallion detail and apply a 1/2” bead of adhesive caulk all the way around
the back edge of the medallion.
4. Feed the electrical wiring through the medallion’s center hole and gently press
the medallion up against the ceiling.
5. When pressing the medallion up against the ceiling, some adhesive caulk will
seep out. Smooth excess caulk around the medallion with a nger or the putty
knife and apply extra caulk as needed to ll in any gaps.
6. Wipe off any excess adhesive caulk with a sponge or damp rag.
7. Larger medallions will need to be installed with screws or nishing nails in
addition to the adhesive.
8. Fill any screw or nail holes with caulk and smooth the surface with a nger
or the putty knife. If any excess caulk is left, let it dry, and then lightly sand it
down with extra ne sand paper.
9. Re‐connect the ceiling xture or ceiling fan following the manufacturer’s
guidelines.
10. Slide xture canopy up to medallion and tighten. Make sure it ts snugly
against the medallion.
11. Touch up the medallion with any paint that is needed.
Removable Medallion Installation with a Light Fixture or Ceiling Fan
(This process allows for easy removal of the medallion for electrical wiring access)
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 from “Permanent Medallion Installation”
2. Feed the electrical wiring through the medallion’s center hole.
3. Install using nishing nails.
4. Countersink nails using nail set and ll any holes with caulking. Smooth the
caulk with your nger or putty knife. Once the caulk is dry, lightly sand it
smooth if needed.
5. OPTIONAL: Apply latex caulk around the edge of the medallion, blending the
medallion into the ceiling (this will make removal slightly more difcult).
6. Re‐connect the light xture or fan according the manufacturer’s guidelines.
7. Slide xture canopy up to medallion and tighten. Make sure it ts snugly
against the medallion.
8. Touch up the medallion with any paint that is needed.
Medallion Installation without a Light Fixture or Ceiling Fan
1. Lay the medallion face down on a soft surface that will not scratch/dent the
medallion detail.
2. Apply a 1/2” bead of adhesive caulk all the way around the back edge of the
medallion.
3. Gently press the medallion up against the ceiling or wall.
4. When pressing the medallion up against the ceiling or wall, some adhesive
caulk will seep out.
5. Smooth excess caulk around the medallion with a nger or the putty knife and
apply extra caulk that is needed to ll in any gaps.
6. Wipe off any excess adhesive caulk with a sponge or damp rag.
7. Larger medallions will need to be installed with scews or nails in addition to
the adhesive.
INSTALLATION
AREA
FINISHING
NAILS