Spray Paint Metal Lamp Base

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

Spray paint metal lamp base.

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. Am working on my blog now will post pictures when i get it done. I even spray painted all my outdoor planters this summer. 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.

Spray evenly all over the lamp and allow the first coat to dry completely before applying the next coat. 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. Lamps like most home decor items may be trendy and stylish for a while but seem completely outdated a decade or two later even though the lamp is perfectly functional. Spray the lamp with spray paint for metal.

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. This is found at any home improvement or craft store. Spray paint is a life saver when re decorating or decorating for the first time.

Rosin paper or drop cloth. Highly recommend spray priming anything metal glass ceramic any kind of smooth surface. 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.

Cardboard box larger than your lamp. I did several light coats of krylon white primer until it was covered. This would be a great way to give an old lamp a makeover. Apply several thin coats until the desired look is reached.

Then i did several coats of krylon gloss white spray paint. It s easy to paint a metal lamp base with the right kind of paint. It will hide any small imperfections in my painting technique. The texture will hide any small imperfections in the lamp itself and 2.