Fitting and painting.
How to fix, fill and finish your piece. If anything is unclear, ask the studio before you order.
Before you start
Measure firstCheck the size against your space
Check the openingSolid centre or 50 mm opening
Paint to matchOrdinary emulsion over primed pieces
Ask before you orderSend a photo to the studio
Step by step
What are you fitting?
Pick your piece and we'll walk you through it. Tick off each step as you go.
Your guide
Wall lights
Wall lights hang from a single screw, and the battery LED option needs no wiring at all.
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Step 1 Choose your power Battery LED with remote needs no wiring. Mains E14 versions connect to an existing wall point.
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Step 2 Mark the fixing Hold the light where you want it and mark the screw position.
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Step 3 Check it's level Use a spirit level so the light hangs straight.
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Step 4 Drill and plug Use a screw and wall plug suitable for both the piece and your wall.
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Step 5 Hang the light Wall lights hang from a single screw. Check the printed instructions for your design.
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Step 6 Light it up Battery: switch on with the remote. Mains: have it connected by a qualified electrician.
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Your guide
Hardwired lights
Hardwired lights connect to your mains supply. Fixing the bracket and sconce is simple; the wiring is a job for a qualified electrician.
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Step 1 Check the box You'll find the plaster sconce, a U-shaped bracket that stands off the wall, a ceramic E14 lampholder that fits onto the bracket, an E14 bulb (UK mains only), and screws for fixing the bracket or hanging the light.
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Step 2 Book an electrician Connecting a light to mains power may legally require a qualified electrician. We are not qualified electricians, so we cannot talk you through the electrical installation.
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Step 3 Mark the bracket Hold the bracket over the wall point, check it's level and mark the screw holes.
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Step 4 Fix the bracket Drill and plug the holes to suit your wall, then screw the bracket in place with the screws supplied.
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Step 5 Wire the lampholder Your electrician connects the ceramic lampholder to the mains and fits it onto the U-shaped bracket.
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Step 6 Fit the bulb Screw the supplied E14 bulb into the ceramic lampholder. It is for UK mains only. Outside the UK, or if it isn't compatible, buy your own E14 bulb: it simply screws into the existing ceramic bulb holder.
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Step 7 Hang the sconce Hook the sconce onto the U-shaped bracket using its nylon wire loop or keyhole slot, depending on your design. If needed, the loop or keyhole can hang from a separate screw in the wall instead. Check it sits straight.
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Step 8 Bought the wrong version? No rewiring needed. Buy a powerful battery LED light and simply stick it to the back of the sconce.
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Your guide
Ceiling roses
Ceiling roses fix with grab adhesive and can be drilled to suit your own light fitting.
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Step 1 Make it safe Isolate the power and make any electrical fittings safe before you start.
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Step 2 Check the centre Roses have a solid centre or a 50 mm opening. Measure your fitting: the centre can be drilled to suit.
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Step 3 Mark the position Mark the centre of the rose and the centre of your ceiling point.
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Step 4 Apply adhesive Apply grab adhesive to the back of the rose.
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Step 5 Press and hold Press it into place and support it while the adhesive grabs. Add mechanical fixings where needed.
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Step 6 Fill the seam Fill the outer edge where the rose meets the ceiling.
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Step 7 Sand flush Sand smooth for a seamless finish.
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Overdoors & mouldings
Overdoors and mouldings fix with grab adhesive, then fill and sand for a seamless finish.
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Step 1 Measure above the door Check the width above your door before you fix anything.
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Step 2 Mark a level line Use a spirit level so the piece sits straight.
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Step 3 Apply adhesive Apply grab adhesive to the back of the piece.
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Step 4 Fix and hold Press it into place and support it while the adhesive grabs. Add mechanical fixings where needed.
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Step 5 Fill the seams Fill the edges where the piece meets the wall.
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Step 6 Sand flush Sand smooth, ready for painting.
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Painting
Pieces arrive as natural cast plaster. Paint them into the wall, or leave them raw for contrast.
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Step 1 Test first Try your paint somewhere inconspicuous before you start.
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Step 2 Seal bare plaster Natural cast plaster should be sealed before painting. Primed pieces need different preparation.
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Step 3 First thin coat Apply a thin coat of emulsion and let it dry fully.
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Step 4 Second thin coat Two thin coats beat one thick one, every time.
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Step 5 Blend or contrast Match your wall for a subtle detail, or use contrast to pick out the form.
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Stuck on a step? Send Joseph a photo and he'll help.
I painted it to match the van's wall, and it works perfectly.
Finishes
Leave it raw. Or paint to match.
Paintable pieces can blend with your wall or ceiling, or stand out in a contrasting colour. Check each product for the finishes it is offered in.
The guides
Everything you need before and after ordering.
Practical guides from the studio, written for real rooms.
A two minute message is cheaper than a second hole.
Unsure about openings, fittings or specifications? Contact the studio before ordering.