How to Put Up a Ceiling Rose

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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Preparing the Ceiling

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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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Sand the surface of the ceiling, where the rose will be. 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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Wipe the surface with a tack cloth. Set up your ladder. Have someone hold the ceiling rose in the position you desire, and then outline the area with a pencil.^{[2]XResearch source}
- 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.
You can draw small perpendicular lines outside where the rose is to use as guidelines.^{[3]XResearch source}

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Gluing the Rose

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You will need to mix it before you place the rose on the ceiling.^{[4]XResearch source}
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]XResearch source}
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]XResearch source}
Screw it in three to four places.^{[7]XResearch source}
^{[8]XResearch source} You can also use a small amount of matching paint to cover the screw heads.^{[9]XResearch source}

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The usual stud finder has a short range metal detector that's powered by a battery. You simply press the switch on the side of the unit and move it side to side on the drywall. It will flash (some beep as well) when you pass the detector over a nail head or anything metal. (Nails are usually nailed into studs.) It's a great tool to have in your box, and you don't need to spend a lot of money for a good quality product.
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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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