Can I spray paint a lamp shade?
I was considering painting it black. Has anyone tried this and were the results ok?
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Ansley Designs on Mar 22, 2015@Joyce ahern I spray painted one once, and the light is blocked. Obviously it still comes out of the top and bottom, but it is no longer filtered through the sides. If the decreased light that won't bother you, then go for it!Helpful Reply
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Debra Kerr on Mar 22, 2015I painted one a dark purple but also sprayed the inside a metallic gold to help reflect more light.Helpful Reply
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Barrett etc on Mar 22, 2015do you use special paint?Helpful Reply
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Jil367449 on Mar 22, 2015I spray painted 2 lamp shades with burnished gold paint and then modge podged the inside and sprinkled thickly with gold glitter sealed with a final coat of Modge Podge. It turned out great, the glitter reflects the light when on and isn't really noticible during the day. It brought elegant new life to a pair of classic lamps.Helpful Reply
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Dana on Mar 22, 2015I painted one brown and had the same problem with the light...it is too dark for my taste so I wouldn't recommend it.Helpful Reply
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Mary Take Massieon on Mar 23, 2015Might also want to try fabric spray paint. I used regular spray paint and yes it darkens the shade. But, I think I should have tried the fabric spray paint. They have it at hobby stores.Helpful Reply
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Joyce ahern on Mar 23, 2015Fabric spray paint might be the answerHelpful Reply
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