Painting Over A Ceramic Lamp

I was pretty careful after that with the paint but if you look close you can still see the drip marks under the layers of paint.

Painting over a ceramic lamp.

Easy old lamp diy makeover. I am still playing with what size and color of lamp shade will look best. Apply two coats of primer. Let the paint dry for 2 3 days and then apply a varnish if you want a glossy finish.

You must condition the lamp using friction based abrasion techniques or the new finish will ultimately flake and shed. Once the primer is dry apply 2 coats of latex epoxy or acrylic paint to the ceramic sanding lightly over the dry paint in between coats. October 05 2017 3 comments this post contains affiliate links which means that if you click on one of the product links we may receive a small commission. Transforming a ceramic lamp base with spray paint.

Don t do that again. Old lamps have something really irresistible about them. Debate whether or not a white lamp would work because the project would be finished but continue on with the hopes of creating lamp magic in your heart. There are some things that are forgiving if you over spray like picture frames.

Porcelain lamps are nonporous a characteristic that leaves them poorly suited for paint adhesion. Keep reading to learn how to spray paint on ceramic. Second coat and i ended up with awful drips. Read our affiliate disclosure here.

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. Overall i m pretty happy with the lamp for 10 and a can of spray paint. Then apply 2 coats of primer to the ceramic. 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.

Freak out when primer blows back all over your camera lens. This is what the finished product looks like. Painting a ceramic lamp is an inexpensive way to rejuvenate the decor of a room.