Do you want to choose a different hue for your wall lights? Sparks Sparks provide a wide selection of lighting fittings in plaster and ceramic light fittings that can be painted to match the interior style of your space or room.
They are known as “paintable wall lights” and painting these fittings will not void your warranty, provided the technical parts are not damaged by.
If you are planning to paint a specific wall light or ceramic fitting it is important to consider some things as they are porous materials and therefore there are some methods that should be followed to ensure an excellent painted 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 onto the wall. It is not advised as it can cause visible cracks along the edges of the item and could cause unwanted light leakage.
The second is if you notice dark marks or marks appearing on the ceramic or plaster fittings, it’s suggested to remove them. This can be done either using a white clean eraser or a sandpaper of P600 grit (if they are larger). If you do not remove the dark marks or spots that are visible, they could be visible through the paint.
Third: exercise caution when handling the light fittings or ceramic components because these materials naturally soft and brittle. Be careful when handling them.
Fifth: Mark off any electrical parts, like lamp holders, LED lamps and so on.
Sixth: following the painting process take care to remove the masking tape in a careful manner to ensure that all edges are straight and straight.
These are the general rules that must be followed regardless of the type of fitting you are planning to paint. We will look at more specific guidelines when it comes when it comes to painting Plaster Lights and Ceramic Lights using either a finishing with spray paint or an Emulsion finish.
The best method for spray painting the Lights that Paintable
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 protect the plaster surface.
Priming on the inside Primer: Apply the primer on part of the area – this will make it easier to mask when you apply the colour paint.
Give it time to dry Let it dry before applying your next coating.
Masking tape Masking tape: Use masking tape to cover the internal surfaces so that you can keep the original brightness, light colour and pattern.
Spray Colour Paint Apply spray color coat over (must work with the primer). A number of coats are required for the desired look.
The Best Practice for Emulsion Paint the Paintable Light Fittings for the Lights
Primer: Apply a plaster sealer primerthat can be which can be brushed or rolled on. One coat should suffice.
Let Dry Let dry prior to applying the final colour coat.
Masking Tape Masking Tape: Use masking tape to block off the internal surfaces so that you can preserve the original light color, brightness and pattern.
Paint the fitting Apply the colour emulsion over the top of the fitting, which can be rolled on or brushed onto. If you’re using a broom, it could create a different texture. It is possible to apply multiple coats for the desired effect.
The Best Method to Apply a Spray Paint to Paint Ceramic Light Fittings
Removing Sanding Marks: Keep in mind that sanding marks on the ceramic surface might appear visible. Take away any sanding marks that are deep on the surface by using P600 grit the 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 coat over the the top (this is required to be compatible with the primer). A number of coats are required to get the desired finish.
The Best Practice for an Emulsion Finish for Light Fittings with Paintable Ceramic
Remove Sanding Marks marks from sanding on the surface of the ceramic may be visible. Get rid of any sanding marks on the surface with P600 grit the sandpaper.
Apply the primer Use one coat of high-build spray primer to protect the ceramic surface. Ceramic is slightly less porous than the plaster.
Paint the fitting apply colour emulsion to the 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.
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