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Create mystique within a room by changing
the very shape and feel with a curved dome or decorative
dome center. Primarily decorative, domes increase the
Height of a room and allows for larger light fixtures.
Domes and dome centers are replacing traditional trey
ceilings - at a much lower product and installation
cost.
Center medallion, where shown, is sold
separately.
Domes are manufactured as one piece.Dome name is based
on rim design.
Basic installation instructions
are at the bottom of this page.
Focal Point
Lighted Dome receives 2008 ADEX Award for
Design EXcellence
Focal Point Lighted Dome receives
2008 ADEX Award for Design EXcellence
Focal Point has received a 2008 ADEX Award
(Award for Design EXcellence) from Design
Journal Magazine. The coveted Platinum Award
was presented to Focal Point for the Light
Cove Dome. Focal Point offers two designs
of Light Cove Domes #98521 Bow & Swag
Light Cove Dome and #98550 Timeless Light
Cove Dome.
The annual ADEX Awards is the largest and
most prestigious awards program for home,
office, hospitality furnishings and building
materials marketed to the design trade.
ADEX entries are judged on five criteria:
innovation, technological advancement, quality,
aesthetics and value.
An anonymous panel of professionals representing
a cross section of the design industry votes
for the ADEX awards. Each category has potential
for three award levels of platinum, gold
or silver.
Focal Point Lighted Dome
Designed exclusively for Focal Point, this
dome was developed specifically for the
creation of providing indirect illumination.
The installation of this dome will give
a romantic, candlelight ambience to any
Interior.
This one piece unit will provide trouble-free
installation with the support of a practical
installation kit which is included. The
Dome with Light Cove is made of a fiberglass
composite that uniquely integrates the light
cove with the dome. Flexible, UL listed,
rope lighting (not included) may be used
(approx. 19 ft.) and overlapped to increase
illumination, dependent upon the lighting
manufacturer's specifications.
Founded in 1970, Focal Point Architectural
Products, Inc., has been providing decorative
polyurethane mouldings, medallions, niches,
domes, corbels and other elements to the
architectural industry for more than 35
years.
Dome requires approximately 19’ of U.L.
approved rope lighting, (not included).
Lighting is not provided by Focal Point.
The rope lighting can be overlapped or doubled
up for increased illumination dependent
upon manufactures specifications. Clear
rope will give a candle light colored glow
to the dome. For best effect use a rheostat
(dimmer) on the wall switch.
Focal Point architectural products are
manufactured using a closed cell polymer,
with the density and workability of white
pine. These products can be used for interior
or exterior application with no special
preparation because they are factory-primed.
Not only are the products ready to install,
but they are virtually maintenance-free.
For over 30 years Focal Point has been
skillfully blending old world craftsmanship
with 21st Century technology to achieve
the highest level of detail and quality.
This process allows us to offer you crown
mouldings that not only enhance the elegance
of any room, but offer a piece of history.
Adhesive for covings, framings and ceiling
centers
33324
Adhesive3
Case of 24 tubes
33333
Adhesive3
Single Tube
34424
P5 Nomastyle Adhesive
Case of 24 tubes
34444
P5 Nomastyle Adhesive
Single Tube
34445
P5 Nomastyle Adhesive
1 Kg Pail
34446
P5 Nomastyle Adhesive
5Kg Pail
Basic Installation Instructions
Preparing the Ceiling
Invert dome and trace on ceiling.
For domes with rims, measure and mark the distance
from the edge of the domes rim to the beginning
of the curve. This is the cut line.
For rimless domes, the tracing line is the cut
line.
Cutting the Rough
Opening
Frame and Wallboard Construction: Cut wallboard
and remove necessary sections of joist.
Add as needed for support (figures 1 &
2):
(1) framing members, (2) double members
on each side and perpendicular to ceiling
joist, (3) over the top to hold electrical
box.
Lay-in or Suspended Ceilings: Cut acoustical
tiles and metal framework. (figure 3). When
in place, tiles will rest on the edge of
the dome and framework.
Preparing the Dome
Lightly sand dome surface.
Fiberglass domes: drill hole
for light fixture if needed:
holes less than 1/2" cut from front
with metal cutting twist bit;
holes 1/2" to 2" cut from front
with metal cutting hole saw;
holes 2" or more cut cut from back with
re c i p rocating saw (jig or sabre)
Polyurethane Domes can be drilled
from the front side.
Frame and Wallboard Construction:
Fiberglass Domes: Thread construction
wire through metal straps on back of dome. Attach
wires tightly to the overhead joist using screws
(figure 4). Note: If you choose to drill through
the dome, refill holes with Bondo then sand, or
use fiberglass repair kit.
Polyurethane Domes: Insert
screws through dome into wallboard or framing.
Dome can be glued to ceiling using Focal Point
Adhesive #33333.
Lay-in or Suspended
Ceilings:
Fiberglass Domes: Thread
construction wire through straps; attach
wires to suspended ceiling wires.
Polyurethane Domes: Use
a wood block, into which the suspension
wires are secured. Screw from the inside
of the dome through the wood block that
is positioned on the topside of the dome
(figures 4 & 5). Note: Light fixture
is supported by the framing, not by the
dome.
Final Touch-Up
Sand surface of dome; paint with high quality
paint. Do Not use lacquer paints.
Caulk where dome meets the ceiling.
If using Wesley Rimless dome, standard drywall
techniques apply.
Installation
Instructions for Dome with Light Cove
Please read and follow all instructions carefully.
Follow all local building codes when framing.
Warnings: Edges of dome may be sharp. Do not
step or climb on installed dome.
Overall Weight: 78# +-10#
(less medallion and chandelier)
Overall Width: 78"
Medallion Size: 20"
Width or less
For new construction, frame square
rough opening to 75 1/2" x 75 1/2".
Install diagonal bracing
in the four corners to form a round
rough opening. Cover with sheetrock
and cut out circle.
For old work, cutout a 75 1/2"
circle in the ceiling and frame rough
opening as needed.
Install support hardware as shown
in "View B" with Z-bar loosely
fitted. Larger rafters will
require cutting threads to suit. Electrical
boxes should be attached at this time.
Lift the dome
and insert in the ceiling opening.
Note: The 6" bolts provided will
work with 2x4' s - 2x8' s.
Rotate dome so that bolts and Z-bar
are aligned with center of ceiling joists.
Note: Hole to power the rope lighting
should be turned toward the source.
With the Z-bar flush against the ceiling
joist, screw the two wood screws through
holes
provided on each Z-bar.
Adjust nuts applied in step 3 sequentially
to lift the dome up tightly against
the ceiling.
Do not over tighten. Secure jamming
nuts against tighten nuts for secure
installation.
Caulk dome to ceiling to fill any gaps.
Note: To determine center, measure from
finished side. There is a small 1"
dot in approximate center.
finishing
Clean face of dome with mineral spirits. Lightly
sand and paint with any high quality latex or
oil base paint.
Rope Lighting
Dome requires approximately 19' of U.L. approved
rope lighting. Lighting is not provided by Focal
Point. The rope lighting can be overlapped or
doubled up for increased illumination dependent
upon manufactures specifications. Clear rope will
give a candle light colored glow to the dome.
For best effect use a rheostat on the wall switch.
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