First i headed to walmart for my light bulbs and spray paint.
Spray painting wall lights.
I used this same painting method on some fixtures in my bathroom over a year ago.
Give the covers a light spray with the primer and wait until it dries completely.
Disassemble the light fixture and remove the glass panes.
I ll be sharing the new foyer look once i get it finished.
Remove the screws holding the light fixture.
You can either remove the light fixture from the wall or ceiling or you can paint it in place.
Exterior spray paint is the best product to use for this application.
Priming new large interior spaces.
Here is the latest in the bathroom mini makeover plan.
Spray paint and primer in one formula of spray paint.
When the room is in the early phases of remodeling it is a blank canvas this canvas lends itself well to paint spraying.
It got a little paint too.
Turn the power off to the light fixture.
Spray painting light fixtures.
You can see a sneak peek of the old gallery wall.
You can spray with abandon masking off only a few key areas such as plumbing stub outs electrical boxes and windows.
Remove the wire nuts and wires from the light fixture.
Then give them a second coat of primer.
As always when painting lots of thin coats are much better and more durable than one thick one.
Here it is before and the old wall paint color and here it is now along with the new wall paint color.
Spray painting an outdoor brass light fixture.
Paint and seal the vanity more on that here spray paint the mirror and sconces prime and paint the window frame more on that here make a roman shade for the window get some kind of covering for the window glass put up a shelf and some art on the walls more on.
When spraying bigger items i use this set up or a tent shelter.
So i know the method works plus it stays put and looks great for the long haul.
How to update a brass light fixture using spray paint to get a glossy finish.
This is best when painting with a brush since spray paint has a tendency to dust everything in the room turn off the power to the light fixture for safety.
Use an electrical tester to make sure the power is off.
Back to good spray painting practices.
Several cans of exterior spray paint in the desired color instead of buying a new exterior light fixture to match other hardware change the color and style with spray paint.
Then on with my makeover.
If you choose to leave it in place carefully tape the surrounding area.
To paint brass light fixtures.
Paint mask to help lessen breathing in the paint fumes.
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When the paint has dried you can finally start to paint the covers.
Painting an outdoor light fixture is a simple project.