Yes, you can spray paint pendant lights, including glass pendant lights. It’s a cost-efficient way to spruce up the outdated look of your fixtures and give them a touch more personality. Using the right materials and techniques, you can easily breathe new life into your older fixtures.
Below is a quick guide on how to paint your pendant lights and what are some things to consider when you’re starting with this project.
A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Painting Pendant Lights
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
To start, you will need basic tools like painter’s tape, drop cloth, and a cleaning solution. For products like our Amber Sphere Pendant or Fume Glow Pendant that have glass shades, it is better to use glass paint.
Whereas spray paint would suit better for fixtures with metal shades like our Luxe Vintage Brass Pendant. We recommend investing in high-quality spray paint designed for metal or glass and a primer for better adhesion.
Step 2: Prepare the Pendant Lights
Before starting to paint, you have to prepare the pendant light. Turn off the power to safely remove the fixture from the ceiling. Clean the fixture using a cleaning solution to remove any dust and dirt on the surface as these could interfere with paint adhesion.
Step 3: Mask and Protect Unpainted Areas
To ensure a neat finish, use painter’s tape to mask areas that you don’t want to be painted. These could be electrical components, sockets, or parts of the fixture you wish to leave in their original state.
Step 4: Apply the Primer and Paint
If you’re using spray paint to spruce up alloy pendant lights, it is better to use a primer first. Hold the can about 8 to 10 inches away and use even strokes to avoid drips. Allow this primer layer to dry first before applying the paint.
For glass shades, use a specialty glass paint and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for best results. Patience is key for this one as you will need to wait for each thin layer to dry before adding the next. We don’t want your pendant light to be ruined by using heavy paint coats.
Step 5: Reassemble and Install the Light
Once the paint has dried completely, carefully remove the painter’s tape and inspect your work. At this point, you can make any touch ups needed before reassembling the fixture and attaching it back to the ceiling.
If you’re not sure how to put it back, check out our guide on how to install pendant lights.
A Fresh New Look for Your Pendant Lights
Painting pendant lights is a creative and cost-effective way to breathe new life into your lighting fixtures. It is also a safe and fun DIY project that you can do with your loved ones. Make sure to follow this easy guide and you’re sure to refurbish your fixtures in no time.
Should you need new ones, feel free to browse through our extensive collection of pendant lights that will surely light up your life!
