Spray Paint Metal Lamp Base

Then i did several coats of krylon gloss white spray paint.

Spray paint metal lamp base.

Turntable revolving cake stand lazy susan or pottery banding wheel optional. It s easy to paint a metal lamp base with the right kind of paint. Spray evenly all over the lamp and allow the first coat to dry completely before applying the next coat. Rosin paper or drop cloth.

I even spray painted all my outdoor planters this summer. For the paint i ended up choosing a hammered black spray paint. 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. Painting the base is simple here s the quick and easy steps.

This would be a great way to give an old lamp a makeover. It will hide any small imperfections in my painting technique. This is found at any home improvement or craft store. I did several light coats of krylon white primer until it was covered.

The texture will hide any small imperfections in the lamp itself and 2. Am working on my blog now will post pictures when i get it done. 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. Highly recommend spray priming anything metal glass ceramic any kind of smooth surface.

Spray paint is a life saver when re decorating or decorating for the first time. Because i wanted them to have that store bought glossy finish i used krylon acrylic crystal clear high gloss spray paint. I spray painted a couple of thrift store lamps silver and they look great. 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.

Painting a brass lamp base. 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. Cardboard box larger than your lamp. Lamps like most home decor items may be trendy and stylish for a while but seem completely outdated a decade or two later even though the lamp is perfectly functional.