How To Paint A Bathroom Light Fixture

Step three clean the light fixture before painting.

How to paint a bathroom light fixture. Step 2 prepare the area. Instructions loosen the light fixture a bit from the wall and slide painter s tape underneath. Before you get to work lay down drop cloths to keep paint off of the floor and fixtures. This is not the first lampshade i ve painted by the way.

Sorry i didn t get a picture of this step having lots of projects going on at one time makes it difficult to remember which pictures to take when. Shake the can well and hold it 4 to 6 inches away from. How to repaint a chrome bathroom light fixture 1. Once the first coat is dry i didn t seal this because i didn t feel it really needed it since it is up and out of the way.

Spray everything that you intend to paint with a self etching primer. It s not necessary to clean anywhere but the outside of the light. Place the light fixture on a clean dropcloth or plastic sheeting. Cover the rest of the area in the disposable plastic drop cloths.

Let it dry and read the label to see how long you need to wait to apply a coat of paint. Paint one coat and hold it up to a light to see if you have brush strokes or any missed spots. I would recommend at least overnight longer if you can wait. Remove the chrome fixture from the bathroom wall using a screwdriver.

Tape off the socket area for the light bulbs. I would sand the surface with 100 160 grit sandpaper clean it off and then use a light coat of metal primer spray paint. Then let it dry and cure as long as possible. Use a degreaser like tsp on a damp rag and wipe any dust or dirt off the outside of the light fixture.

Since bathroom paint has to handle lots of moisture go with a durable mildew resistant product. If your bathroom is due for a makeover breathe new life into it with a fresh paint job. Spray paint in small spurts to keep the paint from going everywhere. Yes it is dry to touch quickly but the paint has not fully cured and hardened.

Step four apply paint. Decide what you would like to use and gather the necessary supplies which may include primer drop cloths painter s tape a screwdriver to remove the fixture paint brush and blocks or toothpicks to prop the fixture up while you paint. If you do or if you want a bit more color apply a second coat. Allow to dry completely.

Spray your entire fixture with at least two coats. Paint two coats of paint onto light fixture with a small 1 2 soft bristle paintbrush. You may also choose to hang the fixture outside while you paint. Scrape any peeling paint with a chisel style.

Unscrew all light bulbs from the light fixture.