How To Refinish A Ceramic Lamp Base

I am still playing with what size and color of lamp shade will look best.

How to refinish a ceramic lamp base.

Porcelain lamps are nonporous a characteristic that leaves them poorly suited for paint adhesion. When using an old or antique lamp that you found you should test if all the parts are working. How to repaint a lamp. This is what the finished product looks like.

This was my victim. You must condition the lamp using friction based abrasion techniques or the new finish will ultimately flake and shed. Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look. The reason for this is if the first bit of paint comes out in a glob it won t be on my lamp.

Saved by brookeandscott lutes. It started out this loverly shade of electric. Holding the can about a foot away from the lamp base you ll want to use a moderate paced smooth sweep going around the entire base. The paint on the lamp may be chipped or simply outdated making the lamp look a.

Overall i m pretty happy with the lamp for 10 and a can of spray paint. I thought this to be a simple spray painting job. Before beginning this project i tested the existing wiring to make sure that it was functioning properly. I ve made attempts at painting lamp bases before and while some turned out fine most were a total failure.

So if you already have good quality lamps it s best to keep them even if they need a color update. I move myself not the object for the first couple of. Continue to shake the can from time to time as you paint. How to spray paint a ceramic lamp base step 1.

I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25. How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp. Spray paint ceramic spray paint lamps painting lamps spray painting painting tricks painting techniques painted furniture diy furniture painted lamp. Find visually interesting lamps at yard sales thrift stores and even around your own house.

If you would like to paint over a porcelain lamp consider some important points before you begin the application process. Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter.