Not every project goes as well as planned. We would be happy to spend a few minutes answering your questions.
Current Articles | RSS Feed
I have a customer that removed a can light (aka recessed light) and wants to install a hanging light fixture in its place. She is stumped because the decorative cover for the hanging light isn't big enough to cover the hole left by the larger can light. She called for an estimate on doing some drywall repair so that the cover of the new light fixture would cover the old hole.
As a Las Vegas handyman, of course I could repair the drywall, but I suggested she look at a ceiling medallion to take care of this. A ceiling medallion is a decorative plate that covers the hole. They come in all flavors, large and small. Pick one that fits your taste and stick it to the ceiling. They can be painted to match or contrast whatever you like.
Medallions are a great way of drawing attention to an otherwise boring ceiling or light fixture. For the most part, medallions are inexpensive and easy to install. They are made of plastic or polyurethane and may be painted. They usually come in one piece, which means you will have to take the light fixture down only to reinstall it again. Others come in two halves. You can then screw it to the ceiling, patch the holes and paint it.
Allowed tags: <a> link, <b> bold, <i> italics
