I had a really hard time finding a light fixture I liked for our bedroom makeover. I’m super picky and most light fixtures bought off the shelf just don’t appeal to me. But then I looked at one and thought, “what if I turned that gold?”. Yes it’s all gold all the time in my friend. So I decided, given that it was on sale for something stupid cheap like $20, I would give it a go with my favourite crafting item, spray paint. Success! Let’s go learn how to spray paint a light fixture friends.
It’s crazy easy to do which I expected, but I wasn’t sure the spray paint would adhere nicely to the black metal finish. Spoiler alert, it did. There’s just one thing to know when spray painting a light fixture – the no go zones.
Using painters tape, it’s imperative you cover the socket section of the light fixture – the part where the light bulb goes in. I didn’t try it, but I can only imagine that’ll mess with the mechanics. The second place you want to tape off is the voltage information. Sure, you can tell yourself that you’ll remember, but several years down the road you won’t think of it, put a light bulb 500V over the limit and burn your house down (that’s how it works right?).
Before you tape and paint your light fixture, be sure to thoroughly clean the surface with a mild degreaser. Also, remove the screws and paint separately. You don’t want to paint them into the light fixture and inadvertently glue them in.
You’re a genius! I definitely thought this was a really high end fixture! Totally beautiful makeover. Where is the fixture itself from?
Thanks hun! It’s from Canadian Tire from their Canvas line.
It is simply amazing what a transformation spray paint can give an item! This look like a million bucks!
Spray paint is my BCF – Best Crafting Friend
I love how light and airy your bedroom is. The light fixture looks awesome with its new gold makeover!
Thanks Haeley! Light and airy is totally what I was going for
Such a pretty light fixture, and a great solution!
I love the magic of spray paint!
It’s amazing what a difference a little paint makes!
I love how this turned out. I am actually contemplating doing the same thing on a sputnik chandelier for a client of mine. Can I ask exactly what brand and color spray paint you used? She is very particular about the finish and this is perfect!
Thanks!
Erica
Isn’t it perfect!? I’m very picky about my gold spray paints as I find they can turn out a sickly green instead. Krylon Metallic in Brass is the one I use
I googled how to paint a light fixture and you were the first one that came up. You have no idea how thankful I am and I’m so glad someone asked you what type paint you used. Thank you so much!