Painting Wall Lights

Do you want to choose a different shade for your wall light? Sparks Sparks have a variety of light fittings made of plaster and ceramic lighting fixtures that can be painted to match the design of your home or space.

They are referred to as “paintable lights” and painting these fittings will not void your warranty, as long as there are no technical components that have been altered by.

If you are planning to paint a specific wall lighting fixture or ceramic lamp it is important to be aware of some things because they are porous substances and therefore there are several methods that should be followed for obtaining the best quality finish.

Painting your Light Fittings – General Rules

The first rule is to not paint the ceramic or the plaster fitting as it is being fitted on the wall. It is not advised because it could leave visible cracks along the edges of the item which could cause unwanted light leakage.

If there are dark marks or marks appearing on the ceramic or plaster fittings, it’s suggested to remove them. It is possible to do this using a clean white eraser or a sandpaper of P600 grit (if they are more substantial). If you don’t get rid of the dark marks or spots that are visible, they could be visible through the paint.

Third: be cautious when handling the parts of the light fitting or ceramic because these materials naturally soft and brittle. Take care when handling them.

Fifth: Make sure to mark any electrical components, like lamp holders, LED lamps etc.

Sixth: once you have painted ensure that you take off the masking tape carefully and ensure all edges are straight and straight.

These are general guidelines that should be adhered to regardless of the type of fitting you are planning to paint. Let’s look at some specific guidelines when it comes the painting of Plaster Lights and Ceramic Lights using either a finishing with spray paint or an Emulsion finish.

The best method for spray painting paintable wall lights

The first thing to do is here are some best practices for spray paint finish for your plaster lighting, that is, the time to spray paint the fitting of your light fixture with plaster:
Spray Primer: Apply two coats of high-build spray primer in white to seal the surface of the plaster.
Priming on the inside Primer: Apply the primer on both sides of the portion – this makes it easier to mask when you apply the colour paint.
Let dry allow to dry prior to applying your next coating.
Masking tape Masking tape: Use masking tape to block off any internal surfaces in order to keep the original brightness, light colour and pattern.
Spray Colour Paint Apply spray color coat over (must work with the primer). It is possible to apply multiple coats to get the desired finish.

The Best Practice for Emulsion Paint the Paintable Light Fittings for the Lights

Primer: Apply a sealer primerthat can be which can be brushed or rolled on. One coat should suffice.
Let Dry Allow to dry prior to applying the top color coat.
Masking Tape Use masking tapes to block off the internal surfaces so that you can preserve the original intensity, colour and pattern.
Paint the fitting Apply the colour emulsion over the top of the fitting, which can be rolled on or brushed onto. Be aware that if you’re using a brush it could create a different texture. It is possible to apply multiple coats to get the desired look.

The best method for applying a spray Paint to Paint Ceramic Light Fittings

Removing Sanding Marks: Keep in mind that sanding marks on the ceramic surface might appear visible. Get rid of any deep sanding marks on the surface by using P600 grit Sandpaper.
Primer Use one coat of high-build spray primer to seal the surface of the ceramic. Ceramic is slightly less porous than the plaster.
Spray-paint the Fitting Spray-Paint the Fitting: Apply a colour coating on the top (this is required to be compatible with the primer). It is possible to apply multiple coats to get the desired finish.

The Best Practice for an Emulsion Finish for Light Fittings with Paintable Ceramic

Remove Sanding Marks: A few marks from sanding on the surface of the ceramic may appear visible. Get rid of any sanding marks on the surface by using P600 grit Sandpaper.
Apply the primer apply one coat of high-build spray primer to seal the surface of the ceramic. Ceramic is somewhat less porous than plaster.
Paint the fitting apply colour emulsion to the the top of the fitting, which can be rolled on or brushed onto. If you’re using a brush it could create a different texture. It is possible to apply multiple coats for the desired effect.