Is it safe to paint a lampshade?
Have always felt anxious seeing the stuff folks do to their lampshades. Can anyone quell my fears?
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Yes, there are fabric paints out there that work wonderfully for thing like this. Follow the directions and let it dry completely. https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Spray-Upholstery-Fabric-Paint/dp/B0077CB7MY
If your worried just use an LED bulb as they put out little to no heat. My Habitat for Humanity Restore had a huge stack of 60 watt equivalent LED bulbs for $1 each! I prefer brighter in my living room lamps but they work great in bedrooms, etc.
Hello, I recently spray-painted a paper fiber type lampshade from a thrift store successfully. In my particular instance instance with this lampshade I sprayed with the taupe gray on the outside and white on the inside is for greater light reflection and it made a nice contrast. I favor and have sucess with the spray paint formulations that have both paint and primer, in particular the Rustoleum brand.
Certainly a paper fiber or metal shade will accept spray paint better than a fabric shade.
Rustoleum recommendations
PREPARE:
Always work in a well-ventilated area. Cover the floor and nearby items with a drop cloth. Lightly scuff any glossy surfaces and wipe clean with a lint-free cloth. Use Painter’s tape to hide any surfaces you don’t want to paint.
PAINT:
Using slow, back-and-forth motions, spray paint each item with several light coats of spray paint, making sure to overlap each stroke slightly. Apply 2-3 coats of spray paint, waiting a few minutes in between each coat.
FINISH:
Let spray paint dry for approximately 1 hour before handling.
And you don't worry about the paint (even dry) being flammable being so close to a "heat" (albeit often small) source?