Overall i m pretty happy with the lamp for 10 and a can of spray paint.
Best spray paint for ceramic lamp.
Paint cannot stick to smooth glazed coating.
I am still playing with what size and color of lamp shade will look best.
The glazed coating presents a problem though.
Choose a spray paint specifically designed to cover ceramics.
Fast forward and i m taping the newly finished white lamp off so i can spray paint part of the socket.
As time goes on however you may need to repaint your ceramics to return them to their original luster.
Feb 3 2019 explore jennifer norsworthy s board spray paint lamps on pinterest.
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.
Spray paint your lamp.
Spray paint is the quickest method of painting and is available in a wide variety of colors to fit your needs.
But i snagged it for 4 00.
So in total including the spray paint my lamp cost me around 13 00.
I was tempted to go with the high gloss to mimic the look of ceramic.
Ceramic glazes preserve your pottery and tile s coloring and also adds a layer of protection from small scratches.
The lamp shade was still tagged from it s original retail home for 59 00.
I love that the gold tone of the paint it makes it look like a much higher end lamp.
It s an easy and very gratifying makeover.
Once the primer is fully dry apply the color you wish onto the ceramic.
And while we are at it let s peek at 9 more spray painted lamp inspirations.
This is what the finished product looks like.
What type of spray paint works best when painting ceramics.
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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.
Our primer gave the ceramic a dull surface with a fine texture that is perfect for the paint to stick onto.
The frugal homemaker took similar brassy lamps and spray painting them bright white.
Most spray paint comes in high gloss semi gloss satin and flat.
Then when i went to touch up the white i got white speckles on the gold.
The instructions will list it as one of the surfaces the paint covers.
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.