How to Paint a Ceiling Medallion

In the Victorian era, ceiling medallion was an important part of home decor. At home improvement centers, ceiling medallions are easily available. These give a decorative touch to the home. These ceiling medallions come in various shapes and sizes like flowers, stars, circles, oval, square, etc.

The material used in ceiling medallion is often made up of of using polyurethane, wood, plaster and metal or any other material that can be carved (fixed) or shaped.  Medallion must be proportional to the height of the ceiling, from the size of fixture and dimension of room.

The ceiling medallion is attached with the help of strong glue and finishing nails. Before the painting and finishing touch to medallion the edges and nail holes are caulked.  Ceiling medallion is painted with the similar matching color of room décor and ceilings. For metallic and antique finish they can be given a touch of faux paint.

In a plain room, a ceiling medallion gives a touchy fancy elegance. These come into force often for architectural designs of ceilings and also a base for light fixtures.  If we don’t like the paint which we decide for medallion than just re- paint it by putting white color on it and start from scratch.

Instructions

Step One: Getting Ready

Under the medallion put a tarp on the floor. Set a step ladder to reach the medallion.  At the border of the medallion, tape offs the wall from painter’s newspaper and tape. See that at least a foot around the medallion is covered by newspaper. Light fixture is there than it can easily be removed from the centre position of the medallion. Tape is off as well

Step Two: Spray Paint the Surface

Apply a light coat of flat spray paint. Maintain the constant motion and foot back of spray and be sure that the paint is coated from all the sides. Put a second coat after an hour.

Step Three: Start Painting

Once the spray paint coat has dried, paint the features one by one with the help of a small paint brush. Spots or paint stains should be wiped out with water and paper towel.

Step Four: Usage of Different Colors

When we are using different colors for painting designs of medallion, use the color one by one otherwise color would be mix up on it and we are not able to get the exact paint. Always make sure that one color should be dry properly then coated with next color.

Step Five: Adding Final Touch

After drying of color, take a small plate of flat white paint and brush to add final touch to the areas and edges.