How To Repaint Ceramic Lamp Base

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.

How to repaint ceramic lamp base.

Before beginning this project i tested the existing wiring to make sure that it was functioning properly. How to spray paint a ceramic lamp base step 1. This is what the finished product looks like. 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.

It started out this loverly shade of electric purple. You must condition the lamp using friction based abrasion techniques or the new finish will ultimately flake and shed. The lamp was so ugly looking with the brownish base yellow shade i didn t even snap a picture. Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter.

Aged lamp bases. If you don t know what a gourd lamp is here are some in the image below. This entry was posted in color consultation decor addiction and tagged benjamin moore how to paint lamps lamp painting lamps spirit in the sky tj maxx wood stain. In this video i will be showing you how to repaint an old fugly lamp that you are potentially growing to give.

Be sure to use proper safety precautions. I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25. When using an old or antique lamp that you found you should test if all the parts are working. Hey there homies fancy seeing you here again.

I am still playing with what size and color of lamp shade will look best. Find visually interesting lamps at yard sales thrift stores and even around your own house. Porcelain lamps are nonporous a characteristic that leaves them poorly suited for paint adhesion. This my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp.

Painting a ceramic lamp is an inexpensive way to rejuvenate the decor of a room. If you would like to paint over a porcelain lamp consider some important points before you begin the application process. The paint on the lamp may be chipped or simply outdated making the lamp look a. I ve searched high low for the perfect gourd lamp for my house.

And they are 230. Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look. I thought this to be a simple spray painting job. How to master the mismatched dining room.

Arranging your furniture on the diagonal. 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. Overall i m pretty happy with the lamp for 10 and a can of spray paint.