Ceiling roses, centre pieces
and ceiling medallions are plaster ornamentations used to
decorate the ceiling area where the light fitting meets the
ceiling. These words are used interchangeably
as they all mean the same thing. Plaster ceiling roses and
medallions can be very quickly installed by plasterers.
Ceiling roses with plain circumferences take far less time
to install than those with "frilly edges" or points around
the circumference. Firstly, please fully consider your
electrical wiring. If any wiring needs to be moved
in any way then you must consult a qualified electrician.
Begin by marking out the area on your ceiling that will be
covered by the ceiling medallion. If your ceiling is
already painted then you will need to rough up the surface
area where the rose will be attached This can be done
quite easily by scoring back and forth with a stanley knife.
If you have an un-painted ceiling then this step can be
omitted. Visit your hardware store to obtain a bonding agent
suitable for your ceiling. Follow the instructions on
the packet It is very important to ensure the
outside edge of the ceiling rose is cemented well to the
ceiling otherwise shadows and gaps will be evident and this
will spoil the overall effect. Ensure that you prop up the
rose for 30 minutes or so until the bonding agent has dried
- again check the packaging for full information. A good
prop would be a piece of timber with a rag or magazine up
top to protect the ceiling rose from accidental damage.
Hints for installing larger roses and medallions
For larger ceiling roses a different approach is needed.
Holes need to be cut into the ceiling so the bonding agent
can be forced up through the holes. Large ceiling roses are
exceedingly heavy and need to be attached very firmly to the
ceiling or disaster will be inevitable. For very heavy
ceiling roses which weigh 10 kg or more you will need to
grout up and over the ceiling timber as well. If you are
installing a ceiling rose which has a lacy "see through"
design you will need to ensure the holes in the ceiling are
not made above the location of the lacy parts in the ceiling
rose. Make sure the ceiling holes are directly above the
solid parts of the ceiling rose so there is enough surface
area to contact and bond well. Ensure the bonding agent
cannot be seen through the design holes in the ceiling rose.
A mixture of grouting plaster and fibreglass is used to
attach larger ceiling roses. Please contact your local
plaster retailer or hardware shop for recommended products
and ratios to use. When you have finished grouting the
ceiling rose to the ceiling, prop up the rose for 30 minutes
or so. A good prop would be a piece of timber with a rag or
magazine up top to protect the ceiling rose from accidental
damage.
After the ceiling rose has been stuck firmly you can wipe
off any excess plaster or cement with a well wrung out wet
cloth. When your ceiling rose is dry, check out any areas
which may be in need of a paint touch up. Touch up paint is
supplied by us free of charge. Please note this is only
supplied for local customers - we cannot post touch-up paint
to you. Use only a small brush for
touch up work.
You now should have a delightful addition to your decor with
an interior design project that cost very little in
comparison to the effect it creates in your room.
About The Author
Jean
Morrison is owner of
Heritage Ceilings, a unique
ceiling decoration firm
dedicated to bringing beautiful
ceilings back into our public
buildings and homes.
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