Description
Breath new life into a secondhand lamp base with a fresh coat of paint and a stylish new lampshade.
Materials
- Secondhand lamp
- Painter’s tape
- Surface-appropriate primer
- Paint
- New lampshade
Instructions
- Unplug and disassemble the lamp, removing the shade and bulb.
- Use painter’s tape to protect electrical components from paint.
- Clean the lamp base to ensure better adhesion of primer and paint.
- Apply a surface-appropriate primer according to product instructions.
- Paint the lamp base, applying even coats as necessary.
- Reassemble the lamp once the paint has dried completely.
Notes
Ensure the primer is compatible with the lamp material for the best adhesion. Use various paint finishes to see which looks best.