Medallions

[bobbyho]

Real dumb question, is there a tried and true method for mounting a medallion? I have to put up one tomorrow that is about 2 ft in diameter. I can't remember if I asked this question before so forgive me but these are not everyday occurences. Nevertheless, I planned on using liquid nails and if I need to, a sheetrock screw if it will blend in with the coloring of the medallion somewhere. Also, does it seem that the hole in a medallion does not correspond to a standard 4" round box or is it just my imagination?

 

[JES2727]

Use lots of glue or you'll get gaps around the edges. I have had to use screws sometimes, and then touch up the screw head with a dab of caulk. A fine bead of caulk around the edge is a nice finishing touch.

 

[stickboy1375]

Depends on the size of medallion, sometimes I let the canopy support the medallion.

 

[480sparky]

Some split in half, so you don't need to completely remove the fixture.

 

[celtic]

Use lots of glue or you'll get gaps around the edges.

Wouldn't a volume of glue in the field bring the edge off the surface :-?

 

[stickboy1375]

Wouldn't a volume of glue in the field bring the edge off the surface :-?

If its quite high who cares, you'll never see it anyway.

 

[celtic]

If its quite high who cares, you'll never see it anyway.

You keep selling those "brake light warranties". :grin:

 

[stickboy1375]

You keep selling those "brake light warranties". :grin:

I've always screwed the bigger ones up and just applied a touch of One-Time, but thats about it. I made one out of plywood once and used a router to add a nice touch to the outside edge. Mad skillz I tell ya.


here is the chandelier I hung.... Wish they showed the medallion I made.

 

[stickboy1375]

I've always screwed the bigger ones up and just applied a touch of One-Time, but thats about it. I made one out of plywood once and used a router to add a nice touch to the outside edge. Mad skillz I tell ya.


here is the chandelier I hung.... Wish they showed the medallion I made.

Try again on the image...

http://www.brandycare.com/slideshow/index.php?b86969fad0d6a0a8ecb8f137a14fb48f#3

 

[quogueelectric]

Sometimes I have seen the medalions cause havock with the automatic stops on one brand of chandelier lift if it is not adjusted right. I would screw it to the ceiling spackle and paint as I have done in the past

 

[electricalperson]

Sometimes I have seen the medalions cause havock with the automatic stops on one brand of chandelier lift if it is not adjusted right. I would screw it to the ceiling spackle and paint as I have done in the past

besides alladin what other brands are there?

 

[danickstr]

if you use screws, there are trim head drywall screws that will be less visible

 

[ohm]

Wouldn't a volume of glue in the field bring the edge off the surface :-?

And if the medalion plastic and the glue don't like each other the medalion might stain (or even melt)...might want to test it first.

 

[celtic]

And if the medalion plastic and the glue don't like each other the medalion might stain (or even melt)...might want to test it first.

Spackle is an amazing glue :grin:

 

[stickboy1375]

Spackle is an amazing glue :grin:

So is caulk.

 

[celtic]

So is caulk.

True....but I think you can get a much more even surface over a greater area with spackle than caulk.