An easy diy tutorial for how not to paint a ceramic lamp.
Diy paint ceramic lamp.
I decided to dig in and do it the sanding.
Thankfully chalk paint drys quickly.
This lamp was completely transformed with some spray paint and a new lampshade.
Allow the paint to dry.
Here s what you will need to give your ceramic old lamp a nice and fast diy makeover.
This in conjunction with the textured surface you created by sanding down the glazed surface can hold a new layer of paint.
I found you can sand down the gloss from a ceramic and then spray paint will stick better.
Primers act as bonding agents that hold paint in place.
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The color i used on the lamps that was shown is called old silver item 11598059 do you have an old lamp that s looking dated.
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You can t miss this before and after.
Paint expert amy howard is back to work her diy magic on an old and ugly lamp.
Before you toss it out.
Add a second coat of paint if necessary and allow it to dry.
Apply spray paint to ceramic lamp base in a smooth side to side sweep.
Painter s tape or any tape that will adhere to the lamp and come off easily after being painted sandpaper 180 220 spray primer one that will adhere to the ceramic.
Paint the ceramic piece with primer.
Here s how to cheaply easily revamp your lamp base for a new look.
Below are pictures after chalk painting.
Wear a face mask and protective gloves while spraying.
So i grabbed two cans of krylon metallic gold spray paint and figured i d give it a whirl.
Up close you can see the grainy texture which is characteristic of chalk paint.
Allow the primer to dry before continuing.