Slip on a pair of sturdy work gloves before pulling back the trigger of a caulking gun and loading it with silicone caulk. Use a caulk tinted to closely match the ceiling’s color or a clear product to create a less-noticeable finished product.
Ascend a step ladder and run a bead of caulk around the perimeter of the ceiling light box. Avoid moving the caulking gun too quickly, as this creates an ineffectively thin bead. Alternately, moving too slowly creates a bead that’s too thick, leaving behind an unsightly mess.
Remove your work gloves and run your finger lightly across the silicone caulk bead to create a flat surface. Dampen a rag with mineral spirits to wipe away any extraneous caulk from the ceiling or light box.
Remove your work gloves and run your finger lightly across the silicone caulk bead to create a flat surface. Dampen a rag with mineral spirits to wipe away any extraneous caulk from the ceiling or light box.