Installation Guide

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Ceiling Medallions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fypon medallions come standard with a ready-to-install, factory primed coating. You can customize your medallion with faux finishes, gold leaf,
sponging, feathering or marbleizing techniques to create your own, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. If you decide to paint, stain or faux finish your
medallion, it may work best to do this before installation. This can speed up the project by preventing any spills onto the ceiling or surrounding wall.
Materials needed: You may not need all of these materials, depending upon the type of medallion you are installing and your desired result.
• Ladder
• Tape measure
• Screwdriver
• Paintbrush
• Safety glasses
Important: When installing around or near any electrical fixture, make sure the power supply is turned off at the fuse box or circuit breaker. Be
sure to follow local electrical and building codes.
1. Cut the Center Hole
NOTE: If you are installing a medallion with a center hole pre-cut, you may proceed to step 3, below.
A.) If you are installing a solid medallion around a fixture, you need to make a center hole to match the base of the fixture. If possible, use
the fixture base itself as a template. Otherwise, carefully measure the base of the fixture. Determine the size hole you will need to cut.
Transfer your measurement to the medallion, drawing a circle around the center point. Use a drill to make a starting hole. Using a hole
saw, keyhole saw or jig saw, carefully cut out the opening.
2. Check the Fit and Trim Accordingly
Set your medallion in place to check the fit. If installing around an electrical box, make sure there is enough clearance for any hardware
connecting the box to your fixture. Tim to fit as needed. For two-piece medallions, hold the two pieces in place around the light canopy, to be
sure the medallion is centered. Using a pencil, mark its position with a fine line.
3. Insert Screws
Start corrosion-resistant fasteners into the medallion's front side, equally spaced around the outside of the medallion, staying 1"-2" from the
edge. No pre-drilling is necessary. Place the screws in a detailed area, if possible - this will help to hide them.
4. Apply Adhesive
For smooth ceilings and surfaces, apply a ¼" bead of adhesive to the back of the medallion about ½" from the edge. For textured ceilings and
surfaces, apply the adhesive bead about 2" from the edge.
5. Install Medallion
A) If you are installing a one-piece medallion, set the medallion into place using the pencil outline drawing on the ceiling as a guide. Drive
the trim head screws so that they countersink to a depth of 1/8". With a damp cloth, remove and blend any excess adhesive that
squeezed out.
B) If you are installing a two-piece medallion, place one side of the medallion in position, using the pencil outline drawn on the ceiling as
a guide. Start corrosion resistant fasteners into the medallion's front side. Equally space them around the outside of the medallion,
staying 1"-2" from the edge in a detailed area if possible - this will help to hide them. Do not tighten the screws. Repeat for the other
side locking the two pieces together. Once the medallion is in place, drive the corrosion resistant fasteners in so that they countersink
to a depth of
1
/
8
". With a damp cloth, remove and blend any excess adhesive that squeezed out.
6. Reinstall Fixture
A removed fixture should be reinstalled once any final finish has dried. Because some medallions are thicker than others, you may need to use
a longer threaded tube in order to achieve the desired result.
7. Patch Holes & Touch Up or Paint
• Polyurethane Compatible Filler
• Sandpaper
• Latex paint
• Polyurethane Compatible Adhesive
• Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners