How to Put Up a Ceiling Rose

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Turn a flat ceiling into a focal point by installing a ceiling rose beneath your light fixture. Plaster ceiling roses and medallions can be installed at home or by a professional. Take time to secure it properly, and it can last for decades in your home.

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    Drill a hole in the center of the rose with an electric drill and bit. The electrician can tell you how big the hole in the center must be.
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    Use a 120-grit sandpaper pad and hand sander. The sanding process will scuff the ceiling so that it adheres more fully to the surface of the ceiling.
    • Always wear a ventilation mask when sanding.
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    Set up your ladder. Have someone hold the ceiling rose in the position you desire, and then outline the area with a pencil. [2]
    • Remove the rose, so that you can apply the glue.
    • You may need to set up two ladders so that both the person holding and the person outlining can access the ceiling rose.
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    You can draw small perpendicular lines outside where the rose is to use as guidelines. [3]
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    You will need to mix it before you place the rose on the ceiling. [4]
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    Apply the cornice adhesive with a one-half inch (12mm) notched spreader. Don’t apply it within a few inches (5cm) of the edges, because it will spread toward the ends. [5]
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    Push the rose against the ceiling, paying attention to your marked guidelines. Hold it in place for three minutes, or however long the adhesive package suggests. [6]
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    Screw it in three to four places. [7]
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    [8] You can also use a small amount of matching paint to cover the screw heads. [9]
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      • If you don’t want to screw a very lightweight ceiling rose into place, you can prop it securely against the wall using a long board. Cover the end of the board with an old towel so that you don’t damage the plaster rose.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Ceiling rose
      • Electric drill
      • Ladder
      • Cornice adhesive
      • Notched spreader
      • Trimming knife
      • Hand sander
      • 120-grit sanding pads
      • Tack cloth
      • Plasterboard screws
      • Ventilation mask
      • Plasterboard nails
      • Sponge
      • Caulk
      • Paint
      • Light fixture

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJwFhvnLLaQ
      2. ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-install-ceiling-medallion
      3. ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-use-a-stud-finder/
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXpH5ctjw3I
      5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJwFhvnLLaQ
      6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXpH5ctjw3I
      7. ↑ https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/how-to/g2661/how-to-adjust-a-drill-driver/
      8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeNM-UGVyH4
      9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XutVGQvhheE

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