How To Refinish A Ceramic Lamp Base

This is what the finished product looks like.

How to refinish a ceramic lamp base.

When using an old or antique lamp that you found you should test if all the parts are working. Find visually interesting lamps at yard sales thrift stores and even around your own house. Be sure to use proper safety precautions. Saved by brookeandscott lutes.

How to repaint a lamp. I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25. I thought this to be a simple spray painting job. Continue to shake the can from time to time as you paint.

How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp. It started out this loverly shade of electric. You must condition the lamp using friction based abrasion techniques or the new finish will ultimately flake and shed. 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.

How to spray paint a ceramic lamp base step 1. Spray paint ceramic spray paint lamps painting lamps spray painting painting tricks painting techniques painted furniture diy furniture painted lamp. If you would like to paint over a porcelain lamp consider some important points before you begin the application process. Porcelain lamps are nonporous a characteristic that leaves them poorly suited for paint adhesion.

I recently did just that for my new friend diane and wanted to share with you the best way to refresh a lamp base. This was my victim. The paint on the lamp may be chipped or simply outdated making the lamp look a. I move myself not the object for the first couple of.

Before beginning this project i tested the existing wiring to make sure that it was functioning properly. Overall i m pretty happy with the lamp for 10 and a can of spray paint. The reason for this is if the first bit of paint comes out in a glob it won t be on my lamp. Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look.

I ve made attempts at painting lamp bases before and while some turned out fine most were a total failure. I am still playing with what size and color of lamp shade will look best.