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Beautiful Results

2009-08-12T22:49:00.003-05:00

Bob: You were very helpful with this order. Even though FedEx lost it, and it arrived just two days before Thanksgiving, and I stayed up nearly all night painting it (26 man-hours of detail painting!), and still didn't get it done in time. Got up early Thanksgiving morning and installed the medallion, touched up the paint, tried to install the chandelier so I could get the scaffolding down

Decorative Stair Brackets

2009-07-31T23:26:00.002-05:00

Stair brackets, also called tread brackets, are a terrific approach to decorating the treads on your staircase. They can be found in all styles of historic homes and are a popular option for decorating new homes, as well. Stair brackets are decorative details that are easily installed, adding beauty and elegance to your entry way for a lifetime. Stair brackets are an easy and affordable way to

How to Decorate on a Budget

2009-07-27T12:36:00.003-05:00

So your celebrity style doesn't match your checkbook? You want to re-decorate your home or your apartment, but you have limited funds. Does this mean that you can't design your space like a celebrity? Consider the following points for your decorating budget:Decide ahead of time how much you can afford to spend on a decorating project. Then set aside money in a budget or consider a payment plan.

How to Organize Your Home Decorating Ideas

2009-07-25T15:16:00.003-05:00

The first thing that anyone considering a decorating or remodeling project should do is to get organized. Your decorating project will go so much more smoothly. To do so, you can utilize a decorating file.Your decorating file will contain everything that you need to coordinate your project. What should you include in your decorating file? You should include items such as carpet samples, fabric

A Basic Toolkit for the DIY Homeowner

2009-04-20T16:42:00.002-05:00

I wanted to give our readers a basic list of tools that any do-it-yourself homeowner should keep available for any simple job that she or he might wish to handle on their own.Bob, our sales manager, was a general contractor for years before we went into online sales. So I asked him to draw me up a list of tools.This is the list of tools he said he “never went anywhere without”.Utility knife for

Decorate Inexpensively: Fast and Easy

2009-04-05T22:13:00.003-05:00

These are trying times that we are living in today, threatening the very stability of the American Dream. Although these are difficult times, much good has also come out of adapting to these troubling times. The economic recession has opened up a way for new and creative opportunities for learning. It has provided us with new career opportunities as well. And it has forced us to utilize many

A Plan for Home Decorating

2008-05-16T16:07:00.001-05:00

You have decided it's time for a home makeover. But where do you start? When you begin plans for a home decorating project, it is important to know what your goals are. Sit down and decide exactly what end results you would like to see. Jot them down on paper. Without a plan the whole experience will become confusing and frustrating. There are so many details to work out when planning to

Decorating With Ceiling Medallions

2008-04-19T19:06:00.002-05:00

A ceiling medallion is a circular, oval or square decorative panel, often made of polyurethane that can be affixed to the ceiling over the outlet of a lighting fixture or ceiling fan. The fixture then appears to hang from the center of the medallion. Ceiling medallions are usually mounted in the center of the ceiling. They add dimension and design to an otherwise boring and often overlooked

Top 10 Molding Material

2008-02-29T14:02:00.001-05:00

Decorative crown molding has changed over the centuries. It has evolved from the beauty of the Greek forms to the simple curves of the Roman era; from the flowers and vines of the Gothic rounds to a return to the simple forms of the Romans during the Renaissance. Today, crown molding can be found in just about any type of material. So what's appropriate? Which one should you use? There are so

GoceilingMedallion.com Welcomes Partnership with the Medallion Factory

2008-01-31T16:37:00.001-05:00

Mesquite, NV January 31, 2008---GoCeilingMedallion.com is happy to announce yet another partnership. "We have partnered with the Medallion Factory in order to provide our customers with an even wider selection of the quality decorative accents they have come to expect from us,” states Bob Tomaskovic, product manager atGoCeilingMedallion.com. "Our goal at GoCeilingMedallion.com is to provide

The Largest Annual Light Construction Show in the World is Back in February

2008-01-10T17:04:00.000-05:00

Builders, Decorators and Homeowners:The 64th Annual Convention and Exposition is back in Orlando, Florida from February 13-16, 2008. The show, brought to you by The National Association of Home Builders, has everything that you need, all under one roof. There is no other place to see all of the latest home building products, services and trends. All in one place, at one time.The show will feature

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

2007-12-22T16:34:00.001-05:00

Wishing all of our loyal customers a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday season!!

How to Decorate for Christmas Without Spending a Fortune

2007-12-17T12:38:00.000-05:00

Are you one of the millions of Americans who decorate their homes for Christmas? Many individuals choose to buy new Christmas decorations each year. While it is nice to have new Christmas decorations, you may not have or want to spend the extra money. There are a number of different ways that you can go about decorating your home for Christmas using items that can be found inside or around your

Stair Brackets—Simple Elegance for Your Stairway

2007-11-19T00:45:00.000-05:00

Stair brackets, also called tread brackets, are a wonderful way to embellish the treads on your staircase. They can add a special touch to your staircase for a refined and sophisticated appearance. Stair brackets provide a decorative architectural detail that is a popular option for new homes. They are frequently found in all styles of historic homes as well. Stair brackets add considerable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2007-11-09T14:40:00.000-05:00

GoCeilingMedallion.com Rebuilds Website Offering New Products, New Shipping Prices and More Payment Options Mesquite, NV November 9, 2007---GoCeilingMedallion.com is in the process of rebuilding their website. "Although the site is not completely finished, we are allowing our customers complete access to it, because even in its unfinished state, it offers so many more products and advantages

The Importance of Ceiling Decor

2007-11-02T20:29:00.000-05:00

Look up. What do your ceilings look like? Are they painted and flat or are they (gasp!) that cottage cheesy material? Wouldn’t you like to have a ceiling that makes the most of the rest of the decorating in your home? There are many ways that you can make your ceiling more interesting and beautiful to look at. Ceiling accents like ceiling medallions, ceiling domes, and light rims can help

The Elegance of Ceiling Medallions

2007-05-25T14:49:00.001-05:00

Ceiling medallions are a great way to help make your ceiling more visually interesting and more elegant. This can help to increase the value of your home and increase the beauty and feel of your entire room. This is why many people are endeavoring to make their ceilings a very important part of the decorating style. By adding ceiling medallions, you can help to make your ceiling a cohesive

Ceilings: The Forgotten Frontier

2007-05-25T14:46:00.000-05:00

Most people do not put much thought into how they decorate their ceilings, but your ceiling can have a huge affect on the entire look and feel of your home. Ceilings are normally considered a wall area, where they are painted one neutral color, but there are accents that you can add to your ceiling that will help to make them more visually appealing and interesting. This includes ceiling

Special Touches for Any Room

2007-05-25T14:43:00.000-05:00

Room decorating and designing can sometimes be scary with all of the choices that are available. Homeowners may feel afraid to decorate their home according to their own decorating style, because they are afraid that it will not look good. This then leads them to leave the room unfinished, which makes the room feel unappealing and boring. Adding special touches of décor in a room may be just

Accenting Your Room

2007-05-25T14:42:00.000-05:00

Room accents are one way to help add some warmth and interest to your room. There are many different ways that you can accent and enhance the walls in your home to help make them more interesting to look at. The key is to find things that you love and that go with your decorating style to help make the most of your room and your creativity. This will help the room to become one that you love

Using Your Personality to Design Your Room

2007-05-25T13:46:00.000-05:00

Infusing your personality into the decorating of any one of your rooms brings your unique personality to the look and feel of that room. This decorating strategy also makes your room feel warmer and more inviting to your friends and family. Adding accents and décor that you love and that express things that are important to you will help to make the room feel more comfortable to you. Rather

An Introduction to Ancient Architectural Styles

2007-05-14T21:25:00.000-05:00

Some of the most relevant architectural designs found their conception in ancient Greece, Imperial Rome, the middle Ages and the Italian Renaissance. Each era is significant for their contributions to our modern styles. Many of today’s ornamental details and trim work evolved from these earlier styles. I’d like to explore the earlier eras briefly to uncover what unique styles have been handed

Five Principles of Good Design

2007-05-01T22:31:00.000-05:00

The Principles of Design are the ideas or concepts that are used to organize the elements of the design. The way in which the principles are applied will affect how the content is expressed or how we view the message of the work or the whole of the design. Principles of design are considered to be the rules guiding the design practice. Design rules vary slightly. However, when considering a

How to Showcase Your Elegant Art

2007-04-17T23:50:00.000-05:00

Do you have some elegant statuary or beautiful art objects that you would like to display in a tasteful and artistic way in your home? Do you have photographs that you would like to show off in an architecturally classic way? If you answered yes to these questions, have you considered a decorative wall niche as the perfect approach to doing so? Wall niches create an instant architectural focus

FAQ’S About Our Decorative Products

2007-04-08T23:58:00.000-05:00

Our goal at Goceilingmedallion is to provide you with the best selection of high quality decorative ceiling products so that you can create the perfect ceiling for the room you want to live in.We only sell products from reputable manufacturers at the high end of the quality range. Our manufacturers are dedicated to providing only quality product. We are all dedicated to excellence and to our

The Many Advantages of Flexible Molding

2007-03-23T18:30:00.000-05:00

Have you ever wanted to put crown molding around an arched doorway or a curved wall in one of your rooms, but couldn’t find anything to use, so you gave up? Well, you might have given up too early. Flexible molding was designed for just such projects. Flexible molding makes it a cinch to decorate around curved walls and arched doorways and windows.Flexible molding is made from a compound

How To Install Crown Molding Painlessly

2007-02-22T11:26:00.000-05:00

Crown molding, or cornice, is probably the most important architectural accent used to detail any interior space. Most interior designers today would agree that every room can be improved with the use of crown molding. Crown molding smoothes the transition from the wall to the ceiling and does a wonderful job of defining the architectural style of a room. Crown molding is also used to finish

The 2007 International Builders' Show

2007-02-13T22:38:00.000-05:00

I must first apologize for my utter lack of posts over the last couple of weeks. Bob and I were in New Mexico for a week. New Mexico is a beautiful state. Victorian architecture is still evident in many of the cities we visited, but none more so than Silver City.Silver City is a small town in the Southwest of New Mexico. It grew up around the silver boom in the 1800's. Unlike many of those

How to Size a Ceiling Medallion

2007-01-15T15:36:00.000-05:00

One of the easiest and least time-consuming projects that anyone can undertake is the installation of a ceiling medallion. Although in the past they were made from plaster, today these decorative ornaments are made of lightweight polyurethane foam. This makes them much easier to handle. Ceiling medallions are used to draw attention to chandeliers and light fixtures, or to enhance crown molding

Polymer or Polyurethane? What’s the Difference?

2007-01-08T12:26:00.000-05:00

We talk about our products being manufactured from polymers or fiberglass or polyurethanes. Builders, designers and manufacturers bandy these words about easily. But what exactly do these terms mean? What is the difference between a polymer and a polyurethane? Or between polyurethane and fiberglass?I decided to do a little research on Wikipedia.com and Artlex.com to help distinguish the

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2006-12-31T10:30:00.000-05:00

From GOCEILINGMEDALLION.COM'SFamily to Yours:Wishing You A Wonderful New Year!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

2006-12-25T01:16:00.000-05:00

To all of our Families and Friends, Our Customersand Aquaintances, and to All of our Readers MERRY CHRISTMAS!!-From GoCeilingMedallion.com

GoCeilingMedallion.com Registered Dealer of Rojico Trading Company Products

2006-12-18T00:46:00.000-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMesquite, NV December 17, 2006--GoCeilingMedallion.com has recently attained status as a registered dealer with Rojico Trading Company, a direct manufacturer and importer of many quality decorative architectural products. Rojico is the exclusive importer of a unique line of ornate ceiling medallions now offered by GoCeilingMedallion.com.Rojico ships from ports in both China

New Testimonial

2006-12-14T00:16:00.000-05:00

"Thanks so much. Package came as you said and the medallion is beautiful" -Diane C. Morganville NJ

Elegant Series Ceiling Medallions Added

2006-12-11T19:27:00.000-05:00

GoCeilingMedallion.com is excited to offer a series of Elegant ceiling medallions that feature bold designs, vibrant colors and classic decorative themes. We are also able to offer Free Shipping on all Elegant series medallions.It used to take a team of skilled artisans a week or more on-site to create a ceiling feature as elaborate and detailed as our Elegant Series ceiling medallions. Our

Testimonials

2006-11-25T23:22:00.000-05:00

Good afternoon readers:I want to try a little something new out on you. Let me know what you think. I want to put you in print. Send your testimonials to: sales@goceilingmedallion.com or info@goceilingmedallion.com and we will publish them on our blogs and website.Good afternoon:I just wanted to let you know I have received both medallions thismorning. These are great merchandise and we are

5 Types of Decorative Molding

2006-11-25T15:44:00.000-05:00

Decorative molding includes all of the kinds of trim used in a home. It can serve a purely decorative function, or it can also be used to hide any unfinished edges of a wall. Moldings can be made of wood-most usually of pine or oak-or, as is used frequently today, polyurethane. Polyurethane is a lightweight, long-lasting, durable alternative to wood. Molding can also be painted or stained.

More notable news

2006-10-10T12:58:00.000-05:00

I know it's been a little while since I've posted. We've been working on the website. We have a whole new and fresher look. We think you will really find it a lot easier to navigate and find just what you're looking for. Look for further changes in the future. Keep telling us what you want to see on our website. We appreciate your feedback.

What Color is Your Mood?

2006-09-19T20:04:00.000-05:00

What if we lived in a world with no color? Can you imagine that? Yet we tend to take color for granted, because we don't process it on a thinking level. We like the colors we like and each person is unique in the colors they prefer.One definition of color, from Wikipedia, describes is as a visual perceptual property. Color is produced when white light rays hit the retina of our eye. It is

Trend-setting Across America: The New Medieval Architecture

2006-09-04T20:50:00.000-05:00

Corbels, or decorative brackets, are one of the most versatile decorative ornaments that can be used to enhance the architectural beauty of any room . Corbels are growing in popularity and can be used just about anywhere. By definition, a corbel is an architectural bracket or projection from a wall. They often support a cornice, or moldings, an arch, or some other type of overhang.In Medieval

7 Steps for Easy Elegance: Visually Enhance Any Room with Panel Molding

2006-09-04T20:48:00.000-05:00

Panel molding dates back to the Georgian period of the 1700’s. Georgian architecture is characterized by a sense of proportion and balance. Symmetry and adherence to the classical rules were valued as regular and desirable. Today, panel molding is used to break up large surfaces, which adds a formal feeling to most designs. It is also utilized as a border separating colors or textures.

How to Efficiently Install Ceiling Medallions

2006-09-04T20:43:00.000-05:00

Adding a ceiling medallion is the easiest thing you can do to change the look and feel of any room in your home. Installing small ceiling medallions, up to approximately 24 inches or so, is a simple job for the average home handyman. As long as you are comfortable with changing a light fixture you should have no problem. If you are uncomfortable with removing your fixture take a look at

Ceiling Medallions, Crown Molding, and Ceiling Domes: 3 Ways to Add Elegance and Beauty to Any Room

2006-09-04T19:34:00.000-05:00

I want to draw attention to your ceiling. Take a look at it. What do you see up there? Ceilings are an often neglected area of the room when it comes time to redecorate (or repair). There are so many things that you can do too, that are inexpensive, yet provide the simple elegance that speaks to your style. Choose decorative ceiling medallions, crown molding, ceiling domes, rosettes, or panel

2006-08-29T01:19:00.000-05:00

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Meet Bob

2006-08-28T23:37:00.000-05:00

Hi there,You haven't heard from me yet, but I am the product manager for GoCeilingMedallion.com. My name is Bob and I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself.I have an ulterior motive though. I wanted to tell you all about my home renovation page. I'm really excited about this page, because it is so full of wonderful information and I just wanted to share it with all of our readers.About

Notable News Bits

2006-08-28T23:25:00.000-05:00

85 new UPS shippable Crown Molding patterns just added.New Ceiling Domes from 29" to 132"39 new Corbels and Brackets just added.New benefits for qualified Commercial Customers, including free advertising opportunities.

2006-08-17T09:44:00.000-05:00

“I'd put my money on solar energy… I hope we don't haveto wait ‘til oil and coal run out before we tackle that.”--Thomas Edison, 1931

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2006-08-17T07:06:00.000-05:00

GoCeilingMedallion.com Teams Up With Superior Building Supplies Offer New Lower PricesMesquite, NV, August 15, 2006—In their ongoing commitment to offer a growing choice of products at reasonable prices to their customers, GoCeilingMedallion.com has entered into a partnership with Superior Building Supplies. Superior offers a line of premium architectural accents, that include painted and foil

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2006-08-09T18:25:00.000-05:00

GoCeilingMedallion.com to Market Bella MedallionsGoCeilingMedallion.com and Bella Medallions have reached an agreement to distribute a line of hand-painted ceiling medallions.Mesquite, NV, August 7, 2006—GoCeilingMedallion.com has come to an agreement with Bella Medallions to begin distributing a line of custom hand-painted ceiling medallions. Bella Medallions is a branch of R. L. Williams

Whose Side Are You On?

2006-07-30T12:26:00.000-05:00

Recently, we began gathering some information about crown molding corner blocks, with the sole purpose of adding them to our store in the near furture. During this whole process, a bit of a debate broke out in the office. We seem to be split fairly evenly between the two sides. There are those of us who love using corner blocks as a decorative accent and then we have the old guard who feels

GoCeilingMedallion.com Ends Relationship with Marie Ricci

2006-07-21T18:29:00.000-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMesquite, NV July 21, 2006—Due to lack of customer interest, GoCeilingMedallion.com will no longer offer Marie Ricci products on any of our sites. “We had anticipated a greater response from our customers; however, that response has not been realized,” reports product manager Bob Tomaskovic.Differences over marketing strategies, along with low margins, was also a major

New Products Added

2006-07-18T20:14:00.000-05:00

Running CoinPatricia FriezeSavannah FriezeWe Just Added a New Line ofFrieze MoldingsSave 10% Off Regular PriceFrieze molding is visually similar to chair rail molding, except that frieze molding is installed approximately one quarter to one half of the way down a wall from the ceiling. When it is run around the perimeter of a room, the space created above the moldings is known as a frieze.

JUST FOR FUN

2006-07-08T02:57:00.000-05:00

"There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge."-Bertrand RussellMore Perfectly Useless InformationUma Thurman's mother had been married to Timothy Leary before marrying Uma's father.Priscilla Presley became a mother again after becoming a grandmother.Charlton Heston's mother's maiden name was Charlton.When Michael Caine was a child, his mother pasted his ears to his head to keep

JUST FOR FUN

2006-07-08T02:30:00.000-05:00

"There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge."-Bertrand RussellPerfectly Useless InformationUma Thurman's father was the first American to be ordained a Buddhist monk.Stephen King's father went out for a pack of cigarettes and never returned.Julianna Margulies's father wrote the "Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz" jingle for Alka-Seltzer.Laura Dern was bullied in school a lot because her

JUST FOR FUN

2006-07-08T01:57:00.000-05:00

Names Walt Disney Allegedly Considered and Rejected for Snow White's DwarfsGloomy, Wheezy, Shirty, Sniffy, Woeful, Weepy,Lazy, Snoopy,Puffy, Shorty, Baldy, Biggo-Ego,Burpy, Gabby, Jumpy, Nifty, Stubby, Stuffy-From That Book of Perfectly Useless Informationby Mitchell SymonsThere is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge.-Bertrand Russell

The Drywall Plug Patch

2006-07-05T22:54:00.000-05:00

Eighteen years ago, I discovered a fast, simple and effective way to repair small holes. I've used it hundreds of times since then and always with excellent results. Although I have seen some relatively large patches made using this technique, I would not use this method on any repair over 6" x 9". It is especially well suited to repairing holes left from moving electrical boxes, for example.

GoCeilingMedallion.com Publishes A Blog

2006-06-15T15:44:00.000-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMesquite, NV, June 14, 2006---In an ongoing effort to improve customer relations and service, GoCeilingMedallion.com recently began publishing their own blog at http://goceiling.blogspot.com.What is a blog?Blog is the short term for weblog. The first blogs were known as "online diaries” and were first seen in 1994. The term "weblog" itself was coined by Jorn Barger in 1997.

Tips For Easier Wallpaper Removal

2006-06-01T14:15:00.000-05:00

Wallpaper removal is easy. Well, maybe it's not really easy, but I have good news for you. Yes, stripping wallpaper is messy and it is time consuming. You would rather do almost anything else. As a professional, my clients have often told me that if not for the wallpaper removal, they would have decorated the room themselves. It is such a deterrent.While it is a hassle to remove, most

PLAY THE BLAME GAME

2006-05-19T08:26:00.000-05:00

A recent Gallup poll found that 75% of Americans are angry about the rising price of gasoline. On the average, we are paying about $2.93 for a gallon and this is expected to peak at about $3.62 by the end of the year. We are angry for many reasons and we are directing most of that anger at oil companies.WHO ARE YOU ANGRY WITH ABOUT THE HIGH PRICE OF GASOLINE?Gas/Oil companies

GoCeilingMedallion.com Initiates Massive Catalog Expansion

2006-05-09T16:12:00.000-05:00

Mesquite, NV May 9, 2006---A massive catalog expansion at GoCeilingMedallion.com is currently underway. To better serve their customers, GoCeilingMedallion.com has committed to doubling the size of their online catalog, to over 400 unique home decorative products, by June 1st of this year. More than 85 new crown moldings have been added this week to demonstrate GoCeilingMedallion.com’s

What Exactly Is Crown Molding?

2006-04-13T21:28:00.000-05:00

By definition, a molding is an ornamental piece of wood, metal, or plaster, used to decorate or outline something. It can be used on the interior or exterior of a home. Moldings frame walls, ceilings, windows, and door openings. Examples of moldings used to decorate with are baseboards, crown molding, and chair rails. Today, I want to talk exclusively about crown molding as a decorative

7 Steps for Easy Elegance: Visually Enhance Any Room with Panel Molding

2006-04-13T21:18:00.000-05:00

How to Efficiently Install Ceiling Medallions

2006-04-09T22:27:00.000-05:00

Ceiling Medallions, Crown Molding, and Ceiling Domes: 3 Ways to Add Elegance and Beauty to Any Room

2006-04-09T22:03:00.000-05:00