How To Repaint A Ceramic Lamp Base

Wait three hours for the primed lamp to dry.

How to repaint a ceramic lamp base.

When using an old or antique lamp that you found you should test if all the parts are working. Add a second coat of paint if necessary and allow it to dry. I left the hardware on my lamp when i painted because i wanted to be able to pick it up and paint in the creases. Before beginning this project i tested the existing wiring to make sure that it was functioning properly.

I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25. The frugal homemaker took similar brassy lamps and spray painting them bright white. Apply spray paint to ceramic lamp base in a smooth side to side sweep. Allow the primer to dry before continuing.

Make sure the paint is compatible. Bad blogger the lamp is not glass i think it s a super sturdy plastic and i decided to whip out my acrylic paints and give it a go. Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter. The color i used on the lamps that was shown is called old silver item 11598059 do you have an old lamp that s looking dated.

Allow the paint to dry. Paint the ceramic piece with primer. The cord the switch etc. Before you toss it out.

The lamp was so ugly looking with the brownish base yellow shade i didn t even snap a picture. For pieces of pottery and dishes simply wipe down the surface of the item with a wet rag until it s clean of dirt and debris. Remove the shade and cover any areas you don t want painted i e. If your base is metal make sure your getting a paint for metal same goes if it s plastic ceramic etc.

Primers act as bonding agents that hold paint in place. So in total including the spray paint my lamp cost me around 13 00. Maintain an 8 inch distance between the lamp and the spray nozzle as you apply. This in conjunction with the textured surface you created by sanding down the glazed surface can hold a new layer of paint.

This my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp. For ceramic tile thoroughly scrub the area you plan to repaint with an abrasive cleaner and wipe it down until it s clean and dry. But i snagged it for 4 00. It started out this loverly shade of electric purple.

Coat the abraded porcelain lamp with acrylic spray primer. Be sure to use proper safety precautions. And while we are at it let s peek at 9 more spray painted lamp inspirations. I thought this to be a simple spray painting job.

Clean the ceramic thoroughly with water and cleaner. Wear a face mask and protective gloves while spraying.