Spray Paint Metal Lamp Base

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Spray paint metal lamp base.

Spray paint is a life saver when re decorating or decorating for the first time. Lamps like most home decor items may be trendy and stylish for a while but seem completely outdated a decade or two later even though the lamp is perfectly functional. Rosin paper or drop cloth. This post contains affiliate links after unplugging placing it on a tarp and taping around the cord area i also taped the base of the socket and the switch.

For the paint i ended up choosing a hammered black spray paint. I even spray painted all my outdoor planters this summer. Specialty paints for metal surfaces are available at home improvement stores although their effectiveness will depend on how well you clean the surface of the lamp. Apply several thin coats until the desired look is reached.

It will hide any small imperfections in my painting technique. Paint the lamp with the spray on primer paint combination using even slow strokes keeping the spray can a foot or so away from the lamp or per the paint manufacturer s recommendations. Because i wanted them to have that store bought glossy finish i used krylon acrylic crystal clear high gloss spray paint. Am working on my blog now will post pictures when i get it done.

I spray painted a couple of thrift store lamps silver and they look great. Spray evenly all over the lamp and allow the first coat to dry completely before applying the next coat. Painting a brass lamp base. It s easy to paint a metal lamp base with the right kind of paint.

This would be a great way to give an old lamp a makeover. An old metal lamp purchased at a secondhand store or rescued from a forgotten corner of your attic can be given new life with a quick coat of paint. Cardboard box larger than your lamp. Spray the lamp with spray paint for metal.

This is found at any home improvement or craft store. I did several light coats of krylon white primer until it was covered. Then i did several coats of krylon gloss white spray paint. If painting light to moderately used indoor metal surfaces think wall sconces bed frames or guest room night tables go with water based acrylic paint a cheaper 15 to 40 per gallon.