How To Refinish A Ceramic Lamp Base

How to spray paint a ceramic lamp base step 1.

How to refinish a ceramic lamp base. Find visually interesting lamps at yard sales thrift stores and even around your own house. How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp. Before beginning this project i tested the existing wiring to make sure that it was functioning properly. Saved by brookeandscott lutes.

I recently did just that for my new friend diane and wanted to share with you the best way to refresh a lamp base. The reason for this is if the first bit of paint comes out in a glob it won t be on my lamp. This is what the finished product looks like. Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look.

Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter. I thought this to be a simple spray painting job. So if you already have good quality lamps it s best to keep them even if they need a color update. I move myself not the object for the first couple of.

The paint on the lamp may be chipped or simply outdated making the lamp look a. Overall i m pretty happy with the lamp for 10 and a can of spray paint. Spray paint ceramic spray paint lamps painting lamps spray painting painting tricks painting techniques painted furniture diy furniture painted lamp. When using an old or antique lamp that you found you should test if all the parts are working.

I ve made attempts at painting lamp bases before and while some turned out fine most were a total failure. 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. Continue to shake the can from time to time as you paint. It started out this loverly shade of electric.

Be sure to use proper safety precautions. I am still playing with what size and color of lamp shade will look best. Porcelain lamps are nonporous a characteristic that leaves them poorly suited for paint adhesion. This was my victim.

I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25. 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.