How To Paint Ceramic Lalmps

Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter.

How to paint ceramic lalmps.

I thought this to be a simple spray painting job. This was my victim. Ceramic glazes preserve your pottery and tile s coloring and also adds a layer of protection from small scratches. This is what the finished product looks like.

Easy old lamp diy makeover. Transforming a ceramic lamp base with spray paint. Painting ceramic items is a fun and inexpensive way to refresh old home décor or create a personalized gift or centerpiece. How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp.

October 05 2017 3 comments this post contains affiliate links which means that if you click on one of the product links we may receive a small commission. Do not spray paint in humid weather or direct sunlight. Read our affiliate disclosure here. Painting a ceramic lamp is an inexpensive way to rejuvenate the decor of a room.

Whether you want to update an old ceramic lamp or change the style of a secondhand ceramic lamp you purchased at a thrift store paint affords you the ability to create a design that will blend with your color scheme. Too much spray paint in one area will cause a drip. It started out this loverly shade of electric. If you do get a paint drip my best tip is to blot it with a q.

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. Light coats are your friend. The glazed coating presents a problem though. It can affect how the paint dries and it causes glumps.

The process for painting ceramic tile and ceramic dishes or pottery is generally the same with a few slight variations due to the size of the projects. As time goes on however you may need to repaint your ceramics to return them to their original luster. You want to spray paint between 50 and 90 degrees to make sure your paint adheres properly. I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25.

If you would like to paint over a porcelain lamp consider some important points before you begin the application process. Paint cannot stick to smooth glazed coating. Overall i m pretty happy with the lamp for 10 and a can of spray paint. So if you have something glossy ceramic around your house that could be spruced up with a coat of spray paint then don t hesitate to try it.

Porcelain lamps are nonporous a characteristic that leaves them poorly suited for paint adhesion.