Leave it. Its fine.

I would take it down, if you can.

I would replace it with a white one. You will wish you had if you don't. Just go ahead and do it.

Replace with a simple white one that’s more consistent with the style of the light fixture.

Specific style suggestions for a white ceiling medallion that goes with this chandelier?

A can of rustoleum paint costs $5.99 and would cover a dozen medallions this size. No worries with it chipping or getting dinged.

I think the orange is ok and adds some visual interest. But if you don’t like it, white or maybe something like this brushed nickel finish.

https://www.lightingselection.com/livex-8209-91-ceiling-medallions-in-brushed-nickel-n.html

And yes, Jennifer is right - an inexpensive can of paint could work. If your painter wants to charge $500 dollars to paint over that medallion, you really need another painter... at least for this job. Consider hiring a handyman.

$500?!? Clearly your painter just doesn't want to do the job, but that quote is offensive. Provided you can access it yourself, it would be so very quick and easy to paint white.

Had glass and brass light fixtures. New ones were almost the same style, except with black, not much point in replacing them. I used acrylic paint from Michael's. Small tube. Painted black over the brass parts, no problem, looks good. Dabbed it on with a sponge and didn't need to take them down.

Would Rustoleum spray paint be good for this application? Wondering if I can just ask painter to spray it.

I was about to say that I would get up on a ladder and spray paint that bad boy white before I paid someone even $100 extra to paint that...$500?? Ridiculous.

You won't have to worry about over spray or anything because the painters will be painting the ceiling!

My hubs said you should tell them that the price they quoted was way too high and that you don't want even a tiny bit of paint on it. That will cause them to have to go mask everything off and...does it have slats? so you can see the ceiling in the center? tell them you want that part of the ceiling painted too...after all, it is the ceiling.

You might even get it painted for no extra cost! lol

This was the listing photo of my entry

This is a picture after I painted the light fixture

I love Rustoleum!

Seriously - I have used Rustoleum on light fixtures, heating vents, my outdoor gutters and the metal window trim around my windows, window hardware, my bilko doors and on outdoor furniture.

Bilko doors and the yellow and black outdoor table:

The yellow table and an old stone planter that I converted into a cigar ashtray for a guest who comes over and enjoys smoking a cigar after dinner.

I'd want to paint it myself, too, but look at how high it is. I assume that's the painter's ladder sitting there...If the painters need to take it down to fully paint the ceiling, sure, but how could she get to it without their help? That would be my only question/concern about doing it herself. If you have a friend with a really tall step ladder, ask if you can borrow it to get the medallion down to paint and put it back up again.

Or, would the painters take it down for you while they paint the ceiling, and then put it back up for you after YOU'VE painted it? Ask what they'd charge for that.

Is it plastic or metal? A lot of those medallions are some kind of composite or plastic. Either way, you can paint it. Just need to know what it is made of to get the kind of right paint. You definitely got the "I don't want this job but for a crazy price I'll do it" price especially if they are going to paint your ceiling.

Use the painter's ladder if they leave it there or rent a scaffold or ladder from Home Depot or your local equipment rental company.

https://www.homedepot.com/tool-truck-rental/15-Scaffold-Set/M-MRTOD5715GV/index.html

https://www.homedepot.com/tool-truck-rental/300-LB-Fiberglass-Twin-Stepladder-14/T7414/index.html

As one who has fallen off of ladders, I would advise you not to take the risk for this.

If the painter won’t do it as part of the job (which he should do it as part of the job) - then get a handyman with a ladder. It’s a simple job.

Yes, the height is what made me think I can't do it myself--it's an awfully long way up! Thank you for all your advice, everyone, and for confirming that $500 is crazy! Maybe it's because I wasn't going to have him paint that ceiling, originally. Maybe after he agrees to paint the ceiling, he won't charge me extra for medallion? Fingers crossed!

I don't know what material it is, but Rustoleum is supposed to work on anything, right? Ceiling will be Chantilly Lace. I assume I just get "White", right? Any particular formulation better than others? Sorry that I'm completely clueless!!

Is this what i need to get? I'm planning on just giving painter the spray can and asking him to spray up there!

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/painters-touch-2x-ultra-cover/high-gloss?ls=331171&lc=High%20Gloss%20White

Found a semi-gloss version at home depot. Wish me luck!!

I would paint it the same color as the ceiling. I replaced 2 can with these and the hole was a bit too big. So rather than patching I bought the medallions and painted them with the ceiling paint.

Replacing the medallion is pretty easy why not just get a new one. They range in price.

I replaced my medallion but my vintage chandelier has a small canopy in brass but that is part of the design. The larger medallion is white like the ceiling

Medallions range in price bur there are relatively inexpensive ones. Why bother to paint the one you have unless there is something special about the design which isn’t apparent from the photo

I'm just looking for something that's easy for the painter to do. He might balk at replacing the medallion if he wanted to charge $500 just to paint the existing one... :|

Now that price makes a little more sense if he wasn't originally going to paint the ceiling. But since he'll be up there anyway, I'm sure it's gratis or very inexpensive. Glad you got semi-gloss. I'd be tempted to get a matte if you can. The greater the contrast in finish between the matte ceiling and finish on the medallion, the more the medallion will stand out. But, you might want it to stand out. I'd want it to look like painted plaster which is usually matte. But that's me, you do you!

I think you could do a world of good with just some dark bronze or matte metallic paint (look at your local craft store) rubbed or brushed on to the existing orange. It will give it some depth and tone down the offensive color. Can't imagine how much they would charge to bring it down. But maybe it is a lot of work... This might not be the right color combo for you, but it can give you an idea. https://thegraphicsfairy.com/antique-silver-furniture-finish/

Since the cords feed through the medallion I would just loosen it, bring it down a foot or so, paint, let it dry and tighten it back into place. Spray makes it easy to get in the little spaces. It was due to the height that I did the link to the scaffold, but the painter if he has regained his senses or a handy man would also work, especially if you have fear of heights.