Painting A Ceramic Lamp Base

If you would like to paint over a porcelain lamp consider some important points before you begin the application process.

Painting a ceramic lamp base.

Porcelain lamps are nonporous a characteristic that leaves them poorly suited for paint adhesion. This was my victim. How not to paint a ceramic lamp this my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp. I thought this to be a simple spray painting job.

How to spray paint a ceramic lamp base step 1. This is what the finished product looks like. Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look. I ve searched high low for the perfect gourd lamp for my house.

If you don t know what a gourd lamp is here are some in the image below. Painting a lamp base 6 comments. So if you have something glossy ceramic around your house that could be spruced up with a coat of spray paint then don t hesitate to try it. And they are 230.

Before beginning this project i tested the existing wiring to make sure that it was functioning properly. When using an old or antique lamp that you found you should test if all the parts are working. Make sure the paint is compatible. Overall i m pretty happy with the lamp for 10 and a can of spray paint.

You must condition the lamp using friction based abrasion techniques or the new finish will ultimately flake and shed. It started out this loverly shade of electric. Whether you want to update an old ceramic lamp or change the style of a secondhand ceramic lamp you purchased at a thrift store paint affords you the ability to create a design that will blend with your color scheme. Be sure to use proper safety precautions.

The cord the switch etc. Paint a metal lamp base february 15 2019 by jennifer i recently bought a ceramic lamp and i loved everything about it. I found this lamp at a thrift store for 50 off of 3 25. Paint the lamp with the spray on primer paint combination using even slow strokes keeping the spray can a foot or so away from the lamp or per the paint manufacturer s recommendations.

The shape the main color and even the shade except the color of the metal base. Remove the shade and cover any areas you don t want painted i e. I am still playing with what size and color of lamp shade will look best. If your base is metal make sure your getting a paint for metal same goes if it s plastic ceramic etc.