How to Paint a Light Fixture Shabby Chic

Shabby chic is designed around comfortable, lived-in furniture and accessories. New shabby chic items look as if they were passed down for generations. This comfortable decor fits in with almost any style house, and lends itself to many craft projects. Create a light fixture in the shabby chic style with little more than paint and some tools. This chandelier combines aged good looks with bright glittering touches.

Old metal and crystal chandelier
Orange cleaner
Scrubbing sponge
Matte spray paint
Fine sandpaper

Instructions

- 1
  Remove any beads or crystals that hang from the chandelier. Wash the remaining parts with dish soap and warm water. Rinse off the soap and scrub the outside of the fixture with orange degreaser cleaner. Use a sponge with a scrubber back to remove built-up grime. Rinse the lamp and allow it to air dry.
- 2
  Cover the entire surface of the chandelier with a light coat of spray paint. Allow the paint to dry, then add another light coating and allow it to dry completely.
- 3
  Sand the edges of all the arms of the chandelier with a find sandpaper. Work on the paint until you rub through both layers, all the way to the bare metal beneath. Vary the amount of metal you uncover from arm to arm, to mimic natural wear.
- 4
  Replace the beads and crystals on the chandelier, replace the light bulbs and hang it to light your shabby chic room.

Differences Between T8 & T12 Light Fixtures

Lights That Work With Drop Ceilings

Lighting