How can I paint a ceiling fan?
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Staci
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I want to update my dated ceiling fan, but can't afford a new one. How do I paint the "motor" part without ruining the motor
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Use painters tape to seal any openings and areas you don't want painted. Use spray paint made for metal. Removing the fan, paddles, paddle brackets would make painting easier.
I think these will give you great direction- http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/rooms/paint-your-ceiling-fan-without-removing-it-from-the-ceiling-7002760?expand_all_questions=1 and http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/giving-an-outdated-ceiling-fan-a-little-face-lift-7995273?expand_all_questions=1 Good luck!
Paint Your Ceiling Fan Without Removing It From the Ceiling!!
Giving an Outdated Ceiling Fan a Little Face Lift!
Well if you're going to paint the blades, I suggest you turn the speed down to the lowest setting and hold your paint brush high over your head.
Thank you!!
I couldn't manage to take the fan down so I painted it insitu. Wiped the blades and motor with sugar soap to remove all the grease and dust. Gave the metal blades a light sand and wiped again. Using a brush I painted 2 light coats of an oil based metal primer. Followed this up with 2 coats of a water based low gloss interior paint. Looks wonderful and I have plans to slowly do the rest of the fans. Unfortunately we have high raked ceilings so it gets a bit hot up on the ladder. Learnt to paint before midday before the roof gets too hot (paint dries too quickly on brush).