Can I paint lampshades, and if so, which paint is safe to use?

Spray paint the cleaned lamps with Rustoleum 2X paint in one of their gorgeous colors. Use a lighter shade for the shades, spray or use a paintbrush and diluted water-based paint. And the lamps and shades don’t need to match because you want the light to shine through the lampshades. Best wishes, Jewell

I believe the shades being painted is iffy. When the bulb is burning I think you'll be able to see any irregularity in the paint job. This may not be visible unless the lamp is on.

Here you go!

https://youtu.be/XyCGbOepvqQ

https://youtu.be/DDvVlDKcAWg

https://youtu.be/aHhmLiGvBbU

https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-paint-a-lampshade-4587801

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/56787645284671835/

Use the fabric paint and it's available at Joan fabric. Otherwise another easy way to upgrade lamp shade is cover it with the contact paper, and here is how I did it. https://bushraslifestyle.com/diy-old-lamp-makeover/

Good luck,

Bushra

I spray painted mine. Works great. I used Rustoleum. Remember darker colors let less light through. I had to replace some that were spray painted black here.