Is there a better way to spruce up a chandelier than with a ceiling medallion?

This decorative touch just goes hand-in-hand with crown mouldings. If you are considering a ceiling medallion for your light or fan fixture, then there is no reason to bring in a master plasterer. Fypon offers over 30 ceiling medallions ranging in sizes from 7- to 32-inches in diameter. They are available in simple, classic designs, ornate floral patterns, and traditional styles-solid pieces which are usually placed in the center of the room on the ceiling as an accent piece or ones with a hole already cut for the electrical and fixture placement. Even if you choose a style without the center cut-since it is a urethane product, the material is easy to cut.

Such a project takes about 4 hours and that includes about 2 hours for the premium millwork adhesive, specially formulated to be used with urethane millwork, to set up. A couple of 2×2’s cut to length will hold the medallion in place while the adhesive sets up, or you could use fasteners into the joist or hollow wall fasteners (highly recommended by the manufacturer) to hold the medallion in place. When using fasteners, you will need to patch the fastener holes. This is a decorative piece of art and the time given in drying type will yield a much better quality product for the end result.

Choosing the correct medallion style for the room should be your first priority. Be sure it’s the correct size for the room and that the design fits with the era of the home. Today’s urethane medallions are more lightweight, affordable and easier to install than the heavier plaster versions. Fypon fashioned their products after ornate plaster medallions from days gone by.