you can choose to spray paint the fixtures in place or uninstall them — i left mine up
clean your light fixtures to remove all dust and grime,. tape off around the fixture on the ceiling and put down drop cloths or plastic sheeting to protect the area from overspray
01.
prep
step
don't skip this step! prime the light fixture with a clean metal primer, applying in an even coat and let dry
02.
prime
step
apply 2 coats of gold metallic paint. work in thin even coats and let dry between
03.
paint
step
optional: seal with enamel
if you choose to seal your light fixtures, be sure to use a clear satin enamel paint so you get a metal-like finish with a sheen that looks real
pro tips +video tutorial
check out the blog post for a fullvideo tutorial, pro tips, and links for this project.