Designer Chandelier

Dramatic lighting can bring glamour to a room with ease. Chandeliers in bold colors are available in designer stores if you are willing to pay a premium. A quick, easy and inexpensive alternative is to take an inexpensive second hand store chandelier and transform it yourself with decorative paint - if you already have a chandelier, you can make it over at barely any cost.

 

You'll need

Chandelier
Feather duster
Newspaper

Gloss Black

Hints & tips

"It is important to ensure the chandelier is dust-free before painting even if it is new."

You can spray a chandelier with spray paint
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Step by step guide
Step Number1
Chandelier step 1

If you are using an existing chandelier, turn off the power supply from the circuit breaker. Always use caution when working with electricity.

Remove the bulbs.

 
Step Number2
Chandelier Step 2

Use a feather duster to remove any dust from the chandelier.

 
Step Number3

Lay out newspaper in your working area. Crumple up small pieces of newspaper and place them in each bulb fitting to shield the connections from paint.

 
Step Number4
Chandelier step 5

Spray lightly with Gloss Black, working your way around the chandelier and building up thin layers until you have the desired color depth. Do the same with any individual fittings.

 
Step Number5

Reassemble the chandelier when dry.

 
Step Number6


Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Valspar spray paint cans.