Spray Paint Metal Lamp Base

I did several light coats of krylon white primer until it was covered.

Spray paint metal lamp base.

I even spray painted all my outdoor planters this summer. For the paint i ended up choosing a hammered black spray paint. Rosin paper or drop cloth. This is found at any home improvement or craft store.

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 a brass lamp base. Highly recommend spray priming anything metal glass ceramic any kind of smooth surface. 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.

Spray evenly all over the lamp and allow the first coat to dry completely before applying the next coat. Apply several thin coats until the desired look is reached. Spray paint is a life saver when re decorating or decorating for the first time. This would be a great way to give an old lamp a makeover.

Because i wanted them to have that store bought glossy finish i used krylon acrylic crystal clear high gloss spray paint. Turntable revolving cake stand lazy susan or pottery banding wheel optional. Spray the lamp with spray paint for metal. It will hide any small imperfections in my painting technique.

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. 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. Painting the base is simple here s the quick and easy steps.

Lamps like most home decor items may be trendy and stylish for a while but seem completely outdated a decade or two later even though the lamp is perfectly functional. It s easy to paint a metal lamp base with the right kind of paint. 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. Then i did several coats of krylon gloss white spray paint.