Spray Painting Wall Lights

Spray painting an outdoor brass light fixture.

Spray painting wall lights.

Remove the wire nuts and wires from the light fixture. I used this same painting method on some fixtures in my bathroom over a year ago. 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. Painting an outdoor light fixture is a simple project.

You will need to prepare the area before opening the paint can. You can see a sneak peek of the old gallery wall. Remove the screws holding the light fixture. Spray paint and primer in one formula of spray paint.

First i headed to walmart for my light bulbs and spray paint. 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. A wide variety of exterior spray paints are sold at the local home improvement center and are available in many colors. Back to good spray painting practices.

When spraying bigger items i use this set up or a tent shelter. This will take a few minutes but it s worth it. Use an electrical tester to make sure the power is off. Spray painting light fixtures.

Paint mask to help lessen breathing in the paint fumes. How to update a brass light fixture using spray paint to get a glossy finish. Use two wet coats of white high build spray primer to seal the plaster surface. But just look at that fixture would you ever guess it s been painted.

Best practice for spray painting the paintable plaster lights. 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. Turn the power off to the light fixture. First we took down the old fixture.

It got a little paint too. Disassemble the light fixture and remove the glass panes. So i know the method works plus it stays put and looks great for the long haul. You can either remove the light fixture from the wall or ceiling or you can paint it in place.

This is best when painting with a brush since spray paint has a tendency to dust everything in the room. Here it is before and the old wall paint color and here it is now along with the new wall paint color. Exterior spray paint is the best product to use for this application. Then on with my makeover.

I am always spray painting something and i had to giggle at you trying to explain spray paint to a 5 year old. I ll be sharing the new foyer look once i get it finished. To paint brass light fixtures. One of my 10 year old daughter s friends came over one time as i was spray painting something.