spray paint brass light fixtures?

Angela Petty

3 years ago

any tips and tricks? is it worth it?

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ilikefriday
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I would use Rub N Buff instead of spray paint if you want to refresh the brass look. If you are trying to change the color then I am not sure if spray paint is best or not.
Angela Petty
Original Author
3 years ago
thank you. I'm thinking of updating to black instead of brass
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If they are a high quality brass, they should have developed a nice verdigris patina after many years. The patina that forms on copper or high copper alloys like many brasses actually protects the metal against further corrosion and allows copper based materials to last a long time, longer than any other metal. Many people prize that aged, copper patina look with it's classical elegance. Yes, you could clean them up any copper or brass and paint them, but keep in mind that like any paint, the paint will weather, oxidize, fade, chip, flake, peel and need to be refinished. Here is a link that might be useful: Copper Home Decor
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It's funny that you would ask this question as I am in the process of painting fixtures. We are building a new home and as luck would have it budget is running tight. I couldn't find some of the fixtures that I wanted in colors that would work. I did however get a great deal on some wall scones in the wrong color. I bought American Accents by rustoleum Oil rubbed bronze spray paint (I think this color may be discontinued but Lowe's had plenty). I did not do any prep work/priming. I just sprayed directly onto the sconce. I did cover the candlestick with plastic and painters tape (also covered the wires on the back of the sconce). These Look Great. I also was trying to achieve a Pewter look on a couple of the sconces so I bought the same spray paint in Hammered silver, but they ended up looking like grey plastic, until I found a liquid Pewter glaze at Lowe's that I used as a top coat. These look good, but not as good as the ORB.
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spray paint is the best thing for painting the fixtures that I've ever found, honestly. for most cases, Rustoleum is perfect for the job, and comes in a pretty good selection of colors. another option is to prime and paint with automotive spray paints (from the autoparts store) which sometimes come in different colors. a third option is to patina them either green or rust, since they're metal to begin with (there are a ton of kits for this out there)
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I looked into this last spring when I was shopping for a used chandelier. I haven't tried this, mind you, but here's what I read: polish the chandelier to remove the tarnish; it will restore the brass to a shiny state; let the brass tarnish over a period of several weeks to desired patina; then wax the chandelier to retard further tarnishing. I suppose you could lacquer it too, but I think lacquer would be tricky to apply well. Also, when you say "antique brass," do you mean the antique brass finish that's painted on or do you mean an old formerly shiny brass chandelier that's tarnished & dark?
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Lyndee Lee
3 years ago
Spray paint works well on light fixtures because they don't get much handling or damage. Spray paint is not always as easy to use as you might think, especially on an irregularly shaped surface. I like to use a metallic spray paint in a dark bronze as it seems more forgiving to me than a solid color.

Before spending too much effort on this light, be sure to check the price of a new replacement fixture. By the time you buy the spray paint and the sandpaper or steel wool and invest the time, replacement might be a good alternative. There is a fair amount of time and effort to remove the fixture, tape off or remove the glass, prep the surface, then spray the fixture twice and reinstall
Angela Petty
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3 years ago
just found these vintage lamps. what kind of lamp shades would look best?

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