How to revamp a lampshade
If you’re finding it hard to hunt down a lampshade with just the right colour for a room in your home, why not consider spray painting your own?
Start with a basic white lampshade - check out the Masters Home Improvement website for a simple white shade for under $15.
Then just follow our tips below to make a one-of-a-kind lamp using spray paint.
You will need:
- 1 white lamp shade
- 1 can of upholstery spray paint
- Newspaper to protect your work surface
- Masking tape
- Cling film
How to:
1. Ensure the lamp shade is free of dust by wiping lightly with a damp cloth. Allow to dry completely.
2. Lay out some newspaper on a table. Working outside is best for good ventilation.
3. Protect the inside of the lamp from colour by taping some cling film to the inside.
4. Shake the can well.
5. Place the lampshade in the middle of your work surface and spray a light first coat.
6. Allow to dry to the touch before spraying a second coat. You can add more layers until you achieve the shade you are after.
7. Leave the lampshade to dry for three hours before moving it somewhere safe where it can dry completely over three days.
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