First we took down the old fixture.
Best gold spray paint for light fixtures.
I m actually spray painting a chandelier today that i got a yard sale for 1.
Spray painting light fixtures.
How to paint light fixtures.
I used this same painting method on some fixtures in my bathroom over a year ago.
I ll be sharing them soon.
Masking tape if you want.
Tissues to dab any dribbles.
So i know the method works plus it stays put and looks great for the long haul.
It feels like i got 3 new light fixtures.
How to paint over brass or gold fixtures.
Design master s brilliant gold.
I bought some new light fixtures for my new house and i wanted to change the color of all of them to match the gold accents i m planning on incorpo.
How to paint over brass or gold fixtures.
They are just so beautiful and truly easy to accomplish.
October 10 2011 at 1 55 am.
So much fun to take the ugly brass and make it pretty.
Paint two coats of paint onto light fixture with a small 1 2 soft bristle paintbrush.
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Sorry i didn t get a picture of this step having lots of projects going on at one time makes it difficult to remember which pictures to take when allow the paint to dry in between coats.
I have more that i need to do.
First i headed to walmart for my light bulbs and spray paint.
Rustoleum metallic finish bright gold spray paint they have other gold versions but i thoroughly researched and this was voted the best plus i really like the finish it gave me outdoor space a mask i did it without and got a headache a large sheet or mat to place your object on.
Turn off all power breaker switches to any brass or gold light fixtures you may begin to work on.
If you have decided to remodel your plain metal light fixtures by adding a coat of paint you will have to contend with a few complications.
And that truly is the best thing ever for this very thrifty girl.
Stay tuned for the upcoming tutorial posts on how i did the verdigris and patina finishes.
The main electrical panel or fuse boxes.
Then on with my makeover.
Remove the brass or gold plate at the top of the fixture with a screwdriver.
First because metal is a hard nonporous surface it is highly resistant to primer and paint adhesion.