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How to Install a Ceiling Medallion

Ceiling medallions are great for camouflaging drywall flaws around a light fixture. Learn how you can install one yourself.

Materials Needed

  • Ceiling Medallion
  • Construction Adhesive
  • Painter’s Tape
  • Caulk
Mid-century modern light fixture with a ceiling medallion
Want to dress up your ceiling and give your light fixture installation a finished look? Add a ceiling medallion!

1. Remove the Light Fixture

Make sure the power is turned off at the circuit panel and remove the light fixture. If you’re uncomfortable working with electricity, hire an electrician to do this.

2. Proper Placement

Apply construction adhesive to the medallion’s underside, and align the hole at the center with the electrical box in the ceiling.

3. Re-Wire the Light Fixture

Use painter’s tape to hold the medallion on the ceiling while you re-wire the light fixture.

4. Tighten the Bolts

Once that’s done, the canopy of the fixture will hold the medallion tight to the ceiling, so you can remove the painter’s tape and tighten the mounting bolts.

5. Caulk and Seal

To finish it off, apply a thin bead of caulk around the medallion where it joins the ceiling.

Now, you have an attractive ceiling addition that adds character to your house, while hiding the imperfections!

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DANNY LIPFORD

Backed by his 40-year remodeling career, Danny served as the home improvement expert for CBS’s The Early Show and The Weather Channel for more than a decade. His extensive hands-on experience and understanding of the industry make him the go-to source for all things having to do with the home – from advice on simple repairs, to complete remodels, to helping homeowners prepare their homes for extreme weather and seasons.

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