Spray Painting Wall Lights

Painting an outdoor light fixture is a simple project.

Spray painting wall lights.

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. Spray paint and primer in one formula of spray paint. Remove the wire nuts and wires from the light fixture. First i headed to walmart for my light bulbs and spray paint.

Then on with my makeover. First we took down the old fixture. When spraying bigger items i use this set up or a tent shelter. How to update a brass light fixture using spray paint to get a glossy finish.

To paint brass light fixtures. Read the label carefully when purchasing the spray paint. It got a little paint too. A wide variety of exterior spray paints are sold at the local home improvement center and are available in many colors.

I ll be sharing the new foyer look once i get it finished. You can see a sneak peek of the old gallery wall. Disassemble the light fixture and remove the glass panes. 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.

You can either remove the light fixture from the wall or ceiling or you can paint it in place. Best practice for spray painting the paintable plaster lights. Spray painting light fixtures. This is best when painting with a brush since spray paint has a tendency to dust everything in the room.

So i know the method works plus it stays put and looks great for the long haul. Remove the screws holding the light fixture. Back to good spray painting practices. Paint mask to help lessen breathing in the paint fumes.

Spray painting an outdoor brass light fixture. Exterior spray paint is the best product to use for this application. If you choose to leave it in place carefully tape the surrounding area. But just look at that fixture would you ever guess it s been painted.

One of my 10 year old daughter s friends came over one time as i was spray painting something. First i took out the bulbs and took off the shades then i taped around the sconces where it met the wall with painter s tape. I used this same painting method on some fixtures in my bathroom over a year ago. She asked me why and i explained to her i didn t like the original color and i was using the things to.

Use an electrical tester to make sure the power is off. Use two wet coats of white high build spray primer to seal the plaster surface. I am always spray painting something and i had to giggle at you trying to explain spray paint to a 5 year old. This will take a few minutes but it s worth it.