How can I Replace my lamp Shade?
Related Discussions
Blackout curtains behind vertical blinds
I have two 6' patio doors, and I want to add blackout curtains to keep the sun/cold out. What is the best way to hang them, and what can I use to push the curtains ba... See more
How to make a balloon garland?
Does anyone know how to make a balloon garland or a balloon arch?
How can I change the color of my silk lamp shade?
Right now I have lamp shades that are golden beige in color. It appears the fabric is mainly silk, at least it feels like it and has the sheen that silk has. I want t... See more
How can I make a shade for this gun lamp?
Help! My sweetie got this neat lil gun lamp for Christmas, I need to figure out what do do for a shade, either bought or diy. Ideas please!
How do I recover my custom silk lamp shade?
My silk lampshade is torn and rotten. How can I recover the wire frame?
How can I replace or fix light covers for floor lamp?
I have had the floor lamps for many years and really like them. The floor lamps each have 5 lights, the shades are plastic...a few of them with age have become britt... See more
replace with the lamp covers like on a fan or the small fabric shades.
Do not use a fabric shade if the light gets hot. The lamp looks very familiar to many I have seen and they get very hot. You could try a glass shade and use a lower watt bulb, You can get glass shades that look like stained glass at any box store.
When our hard plastic shade began to crumble apart I just finished the job and put on a store bought shade that the light bulb goes through and screws into the socket. Make sure that the shades ring is thin though. One of our lamp shade rings was just a little too thick and the bulb couldn't make contact on the bottom of the lamp fixture. I was able to swap it out with another lamp shade that I already had, and the new shade didn't interfere with the other lamps bulb making contact at all.
Thanks
Thank you, it does get very hot, why its falling apart & I use a 20 watt bulb, just was hoping to patch so it matches the rest of the lights
You could just turn it towards the wall where it does not show but, it is cheaper to buy another lamp than have a fire. The degraded shade could be a sign of compromised mechanical failure.
You could cover the shade with most anything, using mod podge or elmer's glue. To be safe get LED bulbs. Use less power and create more light, lasts longer too....about 25,000 hours. No I don't work for these people but I do get some of their products.
http://www.pulsetv.com/Dimmable-60-W-Equivalent-LED-Light-Bulb/productinfo/7626A/
The bolt/screw on top of the lamp is where you would dismantle the globe. Take that to the box store for a replacement in metal or glass. Use of the LED bulbs is an excellent idea. I would also paint the base....something funky or industrial (black/nickle/chrome). There are some terrific bulbs that look like the original Edison bulbs. You could use that with a wire cage (also at box stores) for a really great look. As one comment said, making sure that the pieces fit together is essential, so I'd take the lamp with me when I shop. I love Lowe's because I have never gone in with a project without several of their staff getting involved in the project.
use LED bulb that doesn't get hot that way shade could be made of anything you like