Ceiling rose: decorative and electrical types
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Ceiling rose names two different things: a round decorative moulding fixed to the ceiling around a light, and the small electrical fitting that a pendant light hangs from. Decorative roses in Orac Decor's range run from 28 cm to 79 cm across.
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Two things called a ceiling rose
A decorative ceiling rose is a round moulding glued to the ceiling around the point where a light hangs. An electrical one is a small plastic fitting with a cover: the cable from the house wiring is connected inside it, and the pendant flex of the lamp hangs from it.
Both are sold under the same name, as the Orac Decor and BG Electrical products below show, so decide which of the two you need before you buy.
Decorative ceiling roses: sizes and materials
| Product | Material | Diameter | Centre hole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orac Decor R13 | not stated by the seller | 28–28.5 cm | 2.5 cm |
| Orac Decor R24 | not stated by the seller | 79 cm, 6 cm deep | 8 cm |
| Medallion | polystyrene | 40, 50 and 70 cm | — |
The R13 listing notes that the rose can be used to conceal cables. The centre hole is the figure to check against your light: it has to pass the cable or the base of the fitting, or the rose will not sit flat.
Fitting a decorative rose with adhesive
The listings above fix decorative roses with adhesive. Coving.Online recommends Orac Decor’s FDP700 adhesive for the R13 and R24, describing it as formulated for new builds and recently plastered walls, outdoor use and non-porous surfaces. For the ceiling itself, see gypsum board; for mouldings along the top of the walls, see cornice.
Electrical ceiling roses
UK maker BG Electrical’s ceiling accessories data sheet describes its roses as made to BS 67, with a base moulded in clear polycarbonate 3 or 3.5 inches across (about 76 or 89 mm, our conversion), in-line terminals with captive screws, a large earth terminal and a spin-on cover that protects the pendant cable where it enters.
Connecting one to the mains is electrical work. Local wiring rules in Tanzania are not covered on this page; ask a qualified electrician.
Ceiling rose in Zanzibar
Kitovu sells from stock in Zanzibar, and roses of either kind are not among its products. For the boards a rose is fixed to, see the gypsum board price list.
Questions
What are ceiling roses?
Round fittings on the ceiling around a light point. A decorative ceiling rose is a moulded medallion, for example of polystyrene; an electrical ceiling rose is the fitting with terminals where the pendant flex is connected to the house wiring.