How To Refinish A Ceramic Lamp Base

How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp.

How to refinish a ceramic lamp base.

I am still playing with what size and color of lamp shade will look best. Continue to shake the can from time to time as you paint. The paint on the lamp may be chipped or simply outdated making the lamp look a. I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25.

You must condition the lamp using friction based abrasion techniques or the new finish will ultimately flake and shed. Saved by brookeandscott lutes. 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.

It started out this loverly shade of electric. Spray paint ceramic spray paint lamps painting lamps spray painting painting tricks painting techniques painted furniture diy furniture painted lamp. The reason for this is if the first bit of paint comes out in a glob it won t be on my lamp. I thought this to be a simple spray painting job.

Be sure to use proper safety precautions. Find visually interesting lamps at yard sales thrift stores and even around your own house. When using an old or antique lamp that you found you should test if all the parts are working. Before beginning this project i tested the existing wiring to make sure that it was functioning properly.

Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look. If you would like to paint over a porcelain lamp consider some important points before you begin the application process. How to repaint a lamp. I move myself not the object for the first couple of.

Holding the can about a foot away from the lamp base you ll want to use a moderate paced smooth sweep going around the entire base. This is what the finished product looks like. Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter. I ve made attempts at painting lamp bases before and while some turned out fine most were a total failure.

How to spray paint a ceramic lamp base step 1. I recently did just that for my new friend diane and wanted to share with you the best way to refresh a lamp base.