How to Install a Ceiling Rose

Ceiling roses are an easy way to add style and ambiance to any room with a light fixture. They are easy to install and relatively cheap to purchase. While the old standard material for ceiling roses were typically plaster, newer models are mostly made from plastics or foam. The shift to lightweight plastic and foam not only makes the product cheaper, it also allows for more flexibility for design possibilities.

When you prepare to install a ceiling rose, first you need to remove the light fixture. Turn the breaker off in the panel box to the area you will be working on. Remove the fixture from the ceiling and cap off the wires with wire nuts. Set the fixture aside until it is needed.

Prepare the ceiling by wiping away any dirt or dust with a damp rag or sponge. Allow the area to thoroughly dry before continuing. If you plan to do any painting on the ceiling, now is the time to paint before you attach the ceiling rose. It's also a good idea to paint the ceiling rose before you hang it.

Use the manufacturers recommended adhesive for attaching the ceiling rose. Typically, it is a two-part epoxy. It can be used in a standard caulk gun. Before placing any adhesive, dry test the ceiling rose and put it on the ceiling in the desired location. Mark the sides of the ceiling rose with a pencil to ensure the placement is accurate. Make small pencil marks so you can erase them after the ceiling rose has been hung in place. Cut a several small pieces of scrap wood for braces to hold the ceiling rose while the adhesive dries. A good way to secure it while it dries is to place a ladder under the ceiling rose and measure down to the top of the ladder. You can place the blocks of wood on top of the ladder and test fit the ceiling rose with the braces in place. Trim the braces as needed and cover the ends of the wood with a towel to prevent damage to the ceiling rose.