Spray Painted Light Fixture Makeover
I’m not a real “matchy~matchy” girl
but I do like a little continuity to make things cohesive and have a nice, visual flow.
My kitchen has 5 Different light fixture finishes;
1. My shabby~chandy (which is not changing!)
2. A ceiling fan (technically in the sun room, pretty neutral)
3. Two white, 3 bulb, directional lights (they blend)
4. Two :cringe: gold wall sconces (they are hidden, sort of)
5. And my latest target
5. And my latest target
(Plus)
A coppery~bronze faucet and shabby drawer hardware.
So yeah.
The opposite of visually flowing.
The opposite of visually flowing.
The brushed nickle finish on the light
above my sink has had a
above my sink has had a
>Bull’s Eye<
on it since we replaced our faucet with this
about a year ago.
I got some Rust Oleum spray paint in
Metallic Vintage Copper
a few weeks ago and I have been playing around, getting the feel of it by
(click on the link to see)
I decided it was a great color match for our faucet and asked Mr Fix it Fox to take down the light so I could paint it.
And being a great honey, he got right on it!
Before
Oh my! When did that happen?
Your surface really does need to be clean,
free of dust, lint, etc… before you paint it if you want a good result.
Or at least it would be,
if the glass globes were removable.
BUT…
I got this on sale for $8 bucks.
One globe was broken.
I didn’t care at all because I thought they
were really ug-ly anyway and I had been searching for just the right fixture and I really thought I could make this work!
I bought some seed glass globe replacements for a few dollars each and we just used
epoxy to secure them in place.
So they are permanent.
Yeah.
You know what that means…
Brake out the scotchblue tape.
I’m sharing this in case someone is not familiar working with a curved, circular surface.
You have to layer the tape on, curving as you go to get a good seal. Each piece you lay on is only protecting a small portion, until you work your way around the whole surface.
After getting my protective layer down, it was time to actually cover the glass. I recycled by giving some plastic shopping bags a second job 
Covered the glass, taped them in place, rolled the bags up and out of my way!
Oh. Don’t forget the little screw covers!
(Yes, that is what they are called. Just ask me.)
I lightly screwed mine on the end of an old craft brush so I could evenly coat the whole surface and easily get all the angles.
Let it dry, then do the same thing to the other.
Try to use light, even strokes when spray painting. I do this and I never get drip marks.
Just layer the paint on in light coats and
take your time building the coverage.
Maybe even try checking out a YouTube tutorial if you have never spray painted before.
Time for the “After”!
Here is the faucet;
And here is our new light…
What a super inexpensive, easy way to have the look of a brand new light fixture.
All it took was my time, blue painters tape and about a 1/4 can of spray paint.
(see, don’t over paint)
I’m really pleased with this simple solution!
I don’t promise to do anything super fabulous here.
I’m just sharing what I know how to do.
You never know… someone out there may have never spray painted before?
'))
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LOVE!!!! What a transformation! Looks amazing:)
They both look great! Even though I have spray painted a little, your tips will be a great help, as I take on more. Question: Did you take the faucet off to paint? Thanks!
Shannon, The light fixture looks wonderful and now it blends with your beautiful faucet.
xo,
Sherry
But Shannon, it IS super fabulous! I love it. It looks great and yeah, it’s a perfect match…in a good way.
you are on a roll!! Im loving it!!
You certainly have this down to a fine art…what a beautiful job you have done on this re-do. Just beautiful. I have joined your followers list and invite you to join my followers list; as well,I hope you will grab a blog button. Hugs, Gayle
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Great makeover, Shannon! It’s amazing what a little spray paint can do.
These turned out beautifully. They do not look spray painted-they look like they were bought that way! Good job.
Hi Shannon! What a great transformation!! I did a post on the glazing that I did in the dining room yesterday. Now, I am about to take Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze to everything else!! LOL! Come on by if you get a chance! Have a great day!
It looks amazing. we have a faucet and hardware in that finish. We bought lighting to match, too. I sometimes wish it wasn’t all matching.
Ruth
I love this! What an amazing transformation … and you make it look so easy. Thank you for this post. I’m beginning to thing I might just be able to learn to do this.
Shannon,
I love it! And your photos are awesome too! You go girl!
Debbie
Big, puffy heart LOVE! My bathroom light fixture soooo needs this. I never would have thought of copper, but I’m a believer now. Awesome.
Great solution. It look’s amazing!
Ohh that vintage copper color is preeetty! And, you made me literally laugh out loud with the “I do own cleaning products… see!” That’s so something I would say.
That’s an amazing transformation! I agree not to go too matchy matchy. Thank you for sharing at my Kiss and Tell linky party!! <3
Ok…had to feature this in the Kiss & Tell Talent album on my Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall
<3
You’re such a clever girl…it matches perfectly! I love spray paint!
Love this! And your kitchen I have kitchen envy … just sayin’ – Jacque @theDYvillage
Woo hoo! You GO GIRL!! That looks amazing, like an expensive custom light fixture. You are inspiring me to paint out some old bathroom lights and then maybe on to the ugly gold door knobs…
Blessings,
Victoria