Any ideas for this old lamp?
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This old brass floor lamp was given to us over 15 years ago. Its only use has been as an aid in painting walls. I was wondering if it could be painted, say with a spray paint, and if the heat from the bulb could cause problems with the paint.
13 answers
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You can find heat-resistant paint at just about any hardware store. Most brand names have them, and they are usually found in spray cans.
AvonelleRed
on Nov 01, 2014
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if you use a spray paint made for metals it should be fine.Rustoleum makes numerous choices
Funnygirl
on Nov 01, 2014
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I have the same old lamp and sprayed it with rust oleum oil rubbed bronze paint and love it.
Mary
on Nov 02, 2014
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You should be good. I have one that takes a lot of effort to turn on or off. It's also leaning can it be fixed
Barbara Weatherly
on Nov 02, 2014
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You could try chalk paint. It covers EVERYTHING. Even leather and fabrics. Lots of nice colors too
Betty Van Sant
on Nov 02, 2014
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I 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.
Eliza
on Nov 02, 2014
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Use 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.
Ulli Land
on Nov 02, 2014
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@Ulli Land How do you go cordless?
Carol B
on Nov 02, 2014
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Yes, how do you go cordless? I have a lamp in living room I would love to do that to.
Rosie
on Nov 02, 2014
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Brass 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.
Marion Nesbitt
on Nov 02, 2014
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Rosie 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/
Ulli Land
on Nov 03, 2014
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You 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 !!!
Joline Cosman
on Nov 03, 2014
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Why not repaint the brass and drill small holes along the bottom edges and hang crystals from it to dress it up a bit?
Shojdik
on May 18, 2016
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