How To Spray Paint Wall Mounted Lighting

Here it is before and the old wall paint color and here it is now along with the new wall paint color.

How to spray paint wall mounted lighting.

Before painting you must either take the fixture down from its mount or mask the surrounding surfaces. Paint mask to help lessen breathing in the paint fumes. Now comes the fun part okay it is the not so fun part but it is necessary. First we took down the old fixture.

To paint brass light fixtures. Step three clean the light fixture before painting. Spray painting an outdoor brass light fixture. Use a degreaser like tsp on a damp rag and wipe any dust or dirt off the outside of the light fixture.

Turn the power off to the light fixture. It s usually easier to paint the fixture if it s removed but if you can t remove it or don t want to you just need to make sure you don t paint the wall to which it s attached or any adjacent surfaces. 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.

Sand each part very very well. Back to good spray painting practices. But just look at that fixture would you ever guess it s been painted. It s not necessary to clean anywhere but the outside of the light.

You can either remove the light fixture from the wall or ceiling or you can paint it in place. Spray painting light fixtures. Remove the wire nuts and wires from the light fixture. Just for y all i am going to keep it real.

Paint two coats of paint onto light fixture with a small 1 2 soft bristle paintbrush. Step four apply paint. Remove the screws holding the light fixture. Ick next you will need to dismantle your fixture and clean each piece really well.

It got a little paint too. While spray paint comes in many metallic colors and basic paint shades you can also apply custom mixed paint in original designs or stencils to wall mounted light fixtures with a paint and brush. When spraying bigger items i use this set up or a tent shelter. If you choose to leave it in place carefully tape the surrounding area.

Use an electrical tester to make sure the power is off. I ll be sharing the new foyer look once i get it finished. Spray paint and primer in one formula of spray paint. Disassemble the light fixture and remove the glass panes.

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.