Spray Painting Wall Lights

I used this same painting method on some fixtures in my bathroom over a year ago.

Spray painting wall lights.

So i know the method works plus it stays put and looks great for the long haul. Use two wet coats of white high build spray primer to seal the plaster surface. You don t want to get spray paint on your wall it s oil based and that wont work if you need to paint over it with latex. Best practice for spray painting the paintable plaster lights.

First we took down the old fixture. First i headed to walmart for my light bulbs and spray paint. Painting an outdoor light fixture is a simple project. To paint brass light fixtures.

It got a little paint too. How to update a brass light fixture using spray paint to get a glossy finish. She asked me why and i explained to her i didn t like the original color and i was using the things to. I ll be sharing the new foyer look once i get it finished.

Spray paint and primer in one formula of spray paint. You can see a sneak peek of the old gallery wall. First of all here are some of the best practices for a spray paint finish for plaster lights that is when you wish to spray paint your plaster light fitting. Exterior spray paint is the best product to use for this application.

You will need to prepare the area before opening the paint can. Spray painting an outdoor brass light fixture. Use an electrical tester to make sure the power is off. Then on with my makeover.

Disassemble the light fixture and remove the glass panes. Paint mask to help lessen breathing in the paint fumes. Here it is before and the old wall paint color and here it is now along with the new wall paint color. Spray painting light fixtures.

This is best when painting with a brush since spray paint has a tendency to dust everything in the room. Back to good spray painting practices. A wide variety of exterior spray paints are sold at the local home improvement center and are available in many colors. When spraying bigger items i use this set up or a tent shelter.

I am always spray painting something and i had to giggle at you trying to explain spray paint to a 5 year old. Read the label carefully when purchasing the spray paint. If you choose to leave it in place carefully tape the surrounding area. Remove the wire nuts and wires from the light fixture.

One of my 10 year old daughter s friends came over one time as i was spray painting something. You can either remove the light fixture from the wall or ceiling or you can paint it in place. Remove the screws holding the light fixture. Turn the power off to the light fixture.