Installation of Ceiling Medallions

The medallions are perfect when it comes to finding a method to provide a different style to a room, as these are rapidly changing the concept of the ceiling, breaks the monotony and gives originality, dynamics, ornamentation and beauty to the whole. Installation is easy, fast and easy and you can get to install in a couple of hours, however, the time depends on the agility that the person has. Materials and tools used to place these medallions are:

• Battery Drill with screwdriver bit.
• silicone caulk.
• Ladder.
• 220 grit sandpaper.
• Lens protection.
• Ceiling Medallion.
• Cement together.
• paintable silicone caulk.

The medallions should be well provided with all the elements of the room and the light source. Size is one of the most important to buy these, because if you have a large size and is installed in a lamp or small bedroom will have a result very excessive and will result in an ugly feeling to the human eye. In this same way is the acquisition of a small medallion for installation in a large room, which also would be out of the so-called ornamental. It is for these reasons that prior to the purchase of these medallions should be studied carefully the area where you place, so make the best buy according to the size and other elements that have the room.

The size of the medallions can be determined by the size of the room, the size of the light source, and the height of the ceiling. To determine by the size of the room, multiply the width by the length of the room, and the result must be divided by seven. If determined by the light source, and this is small in diameter to be measured and through these base figures for a similar size. If we determine through the ceiling height, what is greater than 10 inches need to large medallions, and the lowest measuring 8 inches in thickness either in diameter or smaller medallions needed.

To install the medallion must follow a series of steps that will ensure the success of the work when this is over. These steps are:

• On the back of the medallion superlátex place a line of silicon caulk or approximately ¼ inch.
• Place the medallion on the ceiling and secure it with screws that have no head.
• Remove excess glue on the medallion.
• Cover with cement putty or screw holes.
• The filling should be allowed to dry completely and then sand the area to be filled.
• Finally, paint the medallion and give the decorative finish to suit your taste.