I spray painted a couple of thrift store lamps silver and they look great.
Spray paint metal lamp base.
Cardboard box larger than your lamp.
The texture will hide any small imperfections in the lamp itself and 2.
Spray evenly all over the lamp and allow the first coat to dry completely before applying the next coat.
Spray the lamp with spray paint for metal.
Highly recommend spray priming anything metal glass ceramic any kind of smooth surface.
Because i wanted them to have that store bought glossy finish i used krylon acrylic crystal clear high gloss spray paint.
Spray paint is a life saver when re decorating or decorating for the first time.
Apply several thin coats until the desired look is reached.
For the paint i ended up choosing a hammered black spray paint.
Then i did several coats of krylon gloss white spray paint.
It will hide any small imperfections in my painting technique.
Rosin paper or drop cloth.
This is found at any home improvement or craft store.
I did several light coats of krylon white primer until it was covered.
This would be a great way to give an old lamp a makeover.
Painting the base is simple here s the quick and easy steps.
It s easy to paint a metal lamp base with the right kind of paint.
Turntable revolving cake stand lazy susan or pottery banding wheel optional.
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.
Painting a brass lamp base.
An old metal lamp purchased at a secondhand store or rescued from a forgotten corner of your attic can be given new life with a quick coat of paint.
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If painting light to moderately used indoor metal surfaces think wall sconces bed frames or guest room night tables go with water based acrylic paint a cheaper 15 to 40 per gallon.
Lamps like most home decor items may be trendy and stylish for a while but seem completely outdated a decade or two later even though the lamp is perfectly functional.