My kitchen light fixture needed to get out of the 80s y'all. So I broke out some spray paint on it over the long weekend. Are you ready to learn how to spray paint your light fixtures? Plus a bonus on how to make some lighting changes in your home to save some money? Sounds pretty good huh? Let's get started!
I have used this same painting method on some fixtures in my bathroom over a year ago. So I know the method works plus it stays put and looks great for the long haul. First I headed to Walmart for my light bulbs and spray paint. Do you want to see the details of my entire shopping trip? Head on over to my google plus album to learn all about it. I weighed my alternatives in the lighting aisle and decided to go for all energy efficient light bulbs from GE. What does energy efficient bulbs get you? Check out this savings calculator and calculate your savings. Just by replacing four bulbs this time around, my savings is projected to be $26.28 per year. Sounds great right? I suggest trying out some bulbs in your home to get a feel of which is right for you. Will you like CFL or LED and what do those mean exactly? Check out the GELighting website for the low down and to help narrow down your options.
Now on with my makeover! First we took down the old fixture. Just for y'all I am going to keep it real. It was NASTY! Ick...
These were the bulbs we are replacing. So I am getting rid of 4 standard bulbs in this makeover.
Next you will need to dismantle your fixture and clean each piece really well.
Now comes the fun part...okay it is the not so fun part but it is necessary. Sand each are very, very well. Then wash the entire fixture really well again.
When you are sick of sanding and washing, do it some more. :) That part is important so take your time. Then mask off any areas you do not want painted.
Begin by spraying the entire fixture with primer meant for metal.
Then break out your final color. I went with antique brass by Rustoleum.
Spray your entire fixture with at least two coats. Then let it dry and cure as long as possible. Yes it is dry to touch quickly but the paint has not fully cured and hardened. I would recommend at least over night...longer if you can wait. Then hang it back up and ooooh and aaaaah over your great new finish.
We shortened the chain and wire when hanging it back up. Then I made a chain cover. This is literally a scrap of fabric and some hot glue. No one is going to be climbing up there to critique your workmanship. Make it easy and simple.
The changes in our kitchen are amazing. Just with a few lighting changes it looks like a completely different room.
I also made a new table runner. I will give y'all the details on it tomorrow night. This post is getting super long!
I love that darker splash on the ceiling. Perfect for our home. I wish I had a couple of weeks to change up every fixture in our home. For now, it will be baby steps....
Wondering what those swirly bulbs look like in my fixture? Here is a close up for you. The swirly look does not bother my in the least.
You can check out the video below to learn even more about GE Lighting.
For now, I am going to enjoy my new lighting and my energy savings. I hope to makeover even more fixtures in the future..so y'all stay tuned!
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26 comments:
Love the look of the updated fixture! I just tried the GE bulbs too, it's amazing the difference they make and the money you can save.
-Erin @ DIY On the Cheap
Great post! I was thinking of making over my front hallway fixture- now I won't be so afraid to paint it! What kind of sandpaper or grit did you use?
I actually used 150 grit. I basically had that on hand but it worked great.
It looks fantastic ... what a difference some paint can make!
Nice! Simple easy and it looks great!
We have that exact lighting fixture in our kitchen. I have thought about painting it a bunch of times, but now we're moving.... so I will leave it for the next folks. :P
I love the after...looks so much better in your dining area. Great job and tfs.
Wow what a great makeover, Angie! I will have to try that automobile primer on a metal shelf I just found at the thrift store!
Such a difference! I love it in that color!
Looks great! Angie - what is the paint colour you used on the walls in this room?
Oh boy Kim. It has been so long would you believe I don't remember??
You have restored my confidence in spray painting metal! I have botched jobs before, but now I want to try again. This is awesome!
I'm impressed with the finish of that spray! We use lots of those GE energy saving bulbs in our home too. They do save money, and they are kind of fancy looking!
Looks great! I really need to do this with my lights.
Okay, confession. I have NEVER sanded (nor thought to sand) a chandelier before spray painting it! Thank you so much for that little tip. The room looks amazing with the spray painted fixture, and I love that fabric cover.
I never realized how much you could save with CFLs! I tried the GE bulbs recently too, and it's awesome. Great post!
Gorgeous transformation Angie! What a difference!! Too funny, but I just went to Walmart and I had CFL's on my list, but I forgot to buy them! So thanks for the coupon, I can use it when I go back!
You did an awesome job! Love the spray paint makeover!
Looks great. Love what spray paint can do :)
Nice!
That's beautiful!! I had no idea you could spray paint something like that!
I have been looking for just the right color spray paint for my fall wedding centerpiece lanterns and I think this is it! Thank you so so so so much. You did such a great job.
We have the exact same fixture AND the exact table and chairs! Must be a sign that I need to do this project :)
We have the same light fixture AND the same table and chairs! Must be a sign for me to do this project, nice work!
We have lights very similar, but ours are (scratch that) were white. I wonder if we'd have to do the sandpaper and primer? What do you think? I'd like for both of our fixtures in the kitchen to match and this would be a a great way to accomplish this! Found you via Pinterest. Glad you posted this!
I did the same thing to the same lamp but in flat black. So much better, right??? Try removing those rings from the glass. - its a huge change :-)
Kudos on a job well done. This just goes to show that, with a little skill, even old country interiors can look good as new in no time.
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