Can I paint brass?

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I have 2 brass lamps and would like to know if I could paint them.
Thank you, Sarah

Rosie Walsh · Answer

Absolutely.  Suggest cleaning thoroughly, spray on good quality primer, let dry thoroughly, then spray the color of your choice.  I've done this with long lasting great results.

Laine · Answer

Yes, I couldn't find any lamps that I liked, then tried spray painting  the existing ones. Worked great! Just give it a light sanding first. Then I moved on and painted the fireplace set that was tarnished, it doesn't get used. A nice hammered metal!

Mar6901021 · Answer

Works well.  Clean well then spray, 
paint from Michaels.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Clean the lamps and use Rustoleum 2x spray paint for metal.

Mim494418 · Answer

I painted 2 brass lamps with chalk paint.  Turned out great.  Look almost like wood.  Easy to do also.

Millie5358 · Answer

I had some outdated brass & marble lamps. I painted them with Annie Sloan chalk paint. When my decorator showed up with new lamps ($375 each), she was absolutely amazed.

Judy · Answer

I'd first use a metal primer that would make sure paint adheres well.  They sell at Home Depot and Lowes.

Tina Pancoast Hagenbuch · Answer

I have used both Rustoleum metal spray and chalk paint and have had great success with both.  It depends what effect I am looking for on which one I   use for the project.  I used the black metal hammered finish for a frame and it went well with the look of that room and I used the chalk paint for some bedroom lamps for a smooth matte look I wanted in my bedroom

Geri Ann · Answer

You can paint with chalk paint or age it to get a beautiful greenish verdigris finish.

Tammy Sea · Answer

Absolutely!   I purchased two solid brass lamps at a thrift store and spray painted them with brushed nickel.   They're beautiful, and there have been no problems with the paint.   Just be sure to tape off well any parts not to be painted.   :-)

Shirley L. Reesor · Answer

Yes you can! I use Heirloom Traditions Paint. Check out my FB page for pictures of Lamps and Chandeliers. My FB Page is (Lucky Finds)

Linda Smith · Answer

I had an old brass lamp, I painted it a gloss black, turned out great.

Shirley · Answer

Yes you can. I just did one for my living area. I bought small bottles of chalk paint at Walmart in the craft area. One shade linen and the other taupe. I bruised on the taupe first, allowed to dry and painted the lighter shade on. After drying, I distressed with sandpaper and then waxed the lamp. It looks really good.

Cindi · Answer

I had a brass/glass coffee and end table to sell, it sat forever, so a friend suggested painting it, so I spray painted it bronze, and it sold in a week.  Since then I have sprayed a lot of metal items, usually satin black.  People don't seem to like brass much these days, so I'll keep painting it until it comes back, as everything does eventually.

Susan · Answer

Yes you can spray paint them they will come out great

Linda kelley · Answer

Of course you can...Rustoleum has a beautiful metallic silver or gold spray paint...makes them look high end.

Jk jauhari · Answer

Use enamel paint. However, I like to shine them in their natural shiny shade using Brasso (A commercial cleaning liquid used in India) / citrus media like lemon or many other brass cleaners in the market. Occasional buffing may also give an excellent finish.

Amy · Answer

You can also paint them with chalk paint! Annie Sloan is the best brand or you can look up recipes to make your own. Seal it with clear wax.

Karen · Answer

Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw your lamp.  I just inherited a pair almost exactly the same from my mother-in-law recently.  The first thing I did was paint them with Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze.  I love how they look now.

Christine baker · Answer

I painted mine with spray on plasticote they came out great.

Cathi · Answer

I spray painted my brass candlesticks flat black years ago! They look like cast iron!

Margaret · Answer

I painted mine with spray hammered iron  black paint. Now they look like wrought iron. So easy even I could do it.

Ursula Leahy · Answer

I used copper spray paint. They look really good

Linda · Answer

Absolutely yes you can paint them.  You can use chalk paint with no prep work involved.  You can brush them with Mod Podge (a craft decopage glue) and then paint with any type of paint.  You can spray paint them with Rustoleum for metals.  Have fun!!

Goldrushgal · Answer

I painted mine with chalk paint and the lampshade, too.

Adriana Boza · Answer

Yess! You can use chalk paint, or spray paint! Just be sure to cover your cords and everything you don't want to paint with painter's tape 😉

Tonette · Answer

I believe there is certain type of primer that has to be used prior to the paint treatment.

Pari mohan · Answer

I also painted my brass bells with a oxidised bronze color,,,looks beautiful now

Millie5358 · Answer

I used Annie Sloan chalk paint Old Ocre and finished with dark wax on my brass and marble lamps. Love the updated outcome.

Keith.sooly.sewell-109519 · Answer

first spray the brass with a couple of coats of clear cellulose lacquer .this will key to the brass,,then after it has dried hard,,paint or spray with a coloured cellulose of your choice,all done with automobile touch up aerosols,

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