Apply a primer on the ceramic lamp base to prevent the original color from showing and to improve adhesion of the new paint.
Can you spray paint porcelain lamp.
It is an incredibal bonding agent.
Generally you want to spray in light even coats waiting a few minutes in between each coat.
Apparently i m quite the impatient spray painter.
Acrylic spray enamel you must sand the porcelain to promote adhesion.
You can buy different colors of your desire and conveniently spray it to your shade.
Spray in a sweeping motion and apply multiple thin coats so that the paint does not run.
It can affect how the paint dries and it causes glumps.
Porcelain lamps are nonporous a characteristic that leaves them poorly suited for paint adhesion.
Allow the primer to dry according to manufacturer s instructions.
If you do get a paint drip my best tip is to blot it with a q tip.
Paint cannot stick to smooth glazed coating.
Spray the area lightly following the directions on the can to stay at least 10 inches away from the lamp otherwise it will start to drip down the lamp.
As time goes on however you may need to repaint your ceramics to return them to their original luster.
The glazed coating presents a problem though.
Using spray paint particularly on old lamp shade gives a modern and opaque finish.
Wait for the first full coat to dry about 10 15 minutes and then follow with a second coat.
Ceramic glazes preserve your pottery and tile s coloring and also adds a layer of protection from small scratches.
Do not spray paint in humid weather or direct sunlight.
Step 6 apply spray paint to ceramic lamp base in a smooth side to side sweep.
Zinsser spray shellac is a de waxed shellac which will stick to almost anything including glass mirrors porcelain tiles etc.
When the first coat applied becomes dry you can put the lamp back on its base and turn the light.
I thought this to be a simple spray painting job.
Spray paint your lamp once the primer is fully dry apply the color you wish onto the ceramic.
If you would like to paint over a porcelain lamp consider some important points before you begin the application process.
This my friends is my post on how you are not supposed to paint a ceramic lamp.
When using spray paint you may want to use two coats for solid coverage.