How To Paint A Lamp? – Easy DIY Designs

When you want to express your creativity, nothing can stop you. But when it comes to your lamp, you’re quite hesitant because you think it would ruin its quality and shelf life. But worry not, because in this article you will learn how to paint a lamp!

Paint to Use

Before we proceed to the steps on how to paint a lamp, it is imperative to know what type of paint you should be using. Yes, you have decided what color would you want to have. It may be metallic, glossy, matte, or faux finish. So next step, consider the type of paint that you will use to prevent damage or unwanted issues.

• Fabric Lampshade – For this type of lampshade, you can use paints such as acrylic, fabric, latex, or foam brush. You can also use spray paint, but you must put a stuffing inside to prevent the paint from passing through.
• Metal lampshade – For this type of lampshade you, should use a primer first and then spray paint. But remember, if you want the paint to stick to this type of lamp, you need to sand it.
• Ceramic Lampshade – For this type of lampshade, you can use primer and spray paint. But remember, if you want the paint to stick to this type of lamp, you need to sand it.
• Plastic lampshade – For this type of lampshade, you can use paint such as acrylic or spray paint.

Steps in Painting

Since lamps are made with different materials, it is necessary to know how to paint a lamp based on their construction. You may refer below to avoid damage and misuse of paint. But they can be painted with the same technique, so you don’t need to worry.

What you need:

• Old newspaper
  
• Paper tape
  
• Paint (base on your lamp’s structure)
  
• Gloves
  
• Paintbrush
  
• Sandpaper (for ceramic, brass, or metal lamps,)
  
• Primer (for ceramic, brass, or metal lamps)
  

What to do:

• Make sure it isn’t plugged.
• Separate the lamp cover from the body.
• Wrap the bulb as well as the cord to avoid damage.
• Put the newspaper on the working area to avoid mess.
• Put tape on the parts of the lamp that do not require painting
• Make sure the paint that you’ll be using will blend well with your interior design.
• For ceramic, brass, or metal lamps, sand the lamp first.
• For ceramic, brass, or metal lamps, apply the primer.
• Let the primer dry.
• Apply the paint.
• Let it dry.
• Do not use electric fan or blower. Let it dry naturally to avoid bubbles.

Conclusion

Home decoration calls for a creative touch, just like your plain-looking lamp. It may be looking worn and old, but you can easily give a new life to it. And now that you learned how to paint a lamp, you can think of the design that you like and apply it to your lamp. With a dash of creativity and use of paint, your old lamp will turn into a classy and fine-looking lamp ready to shine anytime.