Any ideas for this old lamp?
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AvonelleRed on Nov 01, 2014You can find heat-resistant paint at just about any hardware store. Most brand names have them, and they are usually found in spray cans.Helpful Reply
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Funnygirl on Nov 01, 2014if you use a spray paint made for metals it should be fine.Rustoleum makes numerous choicesHelpful Reply
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Mary on Nov 02, 2014I have the same old lamp and sprayed it with rust oleum oil rubbed bronze paint and love it.Helpful Reply
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Barbara Weatherly on Nov 02, 2014You should be good. I have one that takes a lot of effort to turn on or off. It's also leaning can it be fixedHelpful Reply
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Betty Van Sant on Nov 02, 2014You could try chalk paint. It covers EVERYTHING. Even leather and fabrics. Lots of nice colors tooHelpful Reply
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Eliza on Nov 02, 2014I had the exact same lamp! First, I prepared the surface by rubbing off the sheen that was still left with steel wool. Then, I spray painted the entire lamp with Rustoleum spray paint (hammered metal in black). The paint was not a high heat type and I haven't had any problems with the paint chipping, pealing, etc. It turned out terrific. I'm still using it four years later.Helpful Reply
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Ulli Land on Nov 02, 2014Use an LED light bulb if you are concerned about heat issues. Plus, it uses so little energy, you could even go cordless if you hacked it a little. It saves energy and gives you a lot more options on where to place the lamp.Helpful Reply
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Carol B on Nov 02, 2014@Ulli Land How do you go cordless?Helpful Reply
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Rosie on Nov 02, 2014Yes, how do you go cordless? I have a lamp in living room I would love to do that to.Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Nov 02, 2014Brass is coming back in vogue. If any stains can be polished out with Brasso or Peak, I would do that. Then spray with several coats of Clear Coat (auto section) to prevent tarnishing. If not, then I would check for manifold or engine spray paint. Then you can use any bulb you want. Personally, LED lights leave me cold.Helpful Reply
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Ulli Land on Nov 03, 2014Rosie and Carol - (How to make any lamp cordless), I had just recently seen this on this blog and thought the idea was great http://www.viewalongtheway.com/2012/08/lamp-hack-how-to-make-any-lamp-cordless/Helpful Reply
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Joline Cosman on Nov 03, 2014You should have someone show you how to re-wire a lamp, in general. There are sockets with turn-switches, pull-chains, and push-pull. They are not expensive at the hardware store, and easy enough to do. Also, the newer bulbs now, are not as hot as the older incandescent bulbs, which may help with the heat problem. Have fun !!!Helpful Reply
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Shojdik on May 18, 2016Why not repaint the brass and drill small holes along the bottom edges and hang crystals from it to dress it up a bit?Helpful Reply
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