How Do You Cover Shiny Metal Lamps With Antique Paint?
Shiny metal lamps might not coordinate with the antique look you are trying to achieve in your home. But if shiny metal lamps are what you already own, you don’t have to throw them all out and start over. Paint can resurface almost anything, including shiny metals. You can achieve the perfect antique paint job with the right tools and preparation. Clean the lamp thoroughly with an ammonia-based cleaner. If the lamp has been around awhile, it is probably coated with grease and grime. Wipe away all residues from the surface. Allow the lamp to dry completely. Cover any portions of the lamp that you don’t wish to paint with low-tack painter’s tape and newspaper. Remove the lamp shade, and move the lamp outside onto a tarp. Prime the entire shiny metal surface of the lamp with white spray primer. Spray primer is available at any paint store. The side of the can will read “bonding primer.” Spray the lamp with a steady back-and-forth motion, coating the entire surface in a thin coat. Allow th
