Can you paint lamp

T.J.
by T.J.
  5 answers
  • Joanne Layton Woods Joanne Layton Woods on Feb 20, 2018

    If you paint a lamp shade then it will become less translucent. That’s ok if the lamp is only accent lighting.

  • Lisa S. Lisa S. on Feb 20, 2018

    I have painted a metal floor lamp. Just cover what you do not want painted with tape, and use spray paint.

  • Lynn Lynn on Feb 20, 2018

    Absolutely, have done it many times. Tape off switch, use spray primer and spray paint for a smoother finish. A couple of coats should do. I’ll usually use a dark primer for a dark color, white primer for a lighter color.

  • Sus16179809 Sus16179809 on Feb 20, 2018

    Yes!!!

  • Paperdoll Paperdoll on Feb 21, 2018

    YES. Metal paint for metal lamps and any spray paint for ceramic. I've painted many but be sure to tape off the electrical portion well.