How To Paint Around A Wall Light Fixture

Use an electrical tester to make sure the power is off.

How to paint around a wall light fixture.

Place wide strips of painter s tape over coverless electrical receptacles switches and outlets. Step four apply paint. To paint brass light fixtures. If you choose to leave it in place carefully tape the surrounding area.

This is best when painting with a brush since spray paint has a tendency to dust everything in the room turn off the power to the light fixture for safety. Remove the screws holding the light fixture. It s not necessary to clean anywhere but the outside of the light. This will take a few minutes but it s worth it.

Step three clean the light fixture before painting. You can either remove the light fixture from the wall or ceiling or you can paint it in place. How well you paint the ceiling and around your ceiling fixture can make or break the desired effect for the entire room. Use a degreaser like tsp on a damp rag and wipe any dust or dirt off the outside of the light fixture.

I recently repainted the foyer in my favorite sw sea salt and it totally changed the feel of the entry. You don t want to get spray paint on your wall it s oil based and that wont work if you need to paint over it with latex. The light fixture as is was no longer working. Here it is before and the old wall paint color and here it is now along with the new wall paint color.

Cover recessed light fixtures with pieces of painter s tape. Paint preparation includes masking off areas and things you don t want to paint. Turn the power off to the light fixture. Lastly the light fixture in the foyer.

Paint two coats of paint onto light fixture with a small 1 2 soft bristle paintbrush. Disassemble the light fixture and remove the glass panes. Paint spatters and drips on your fixture can become an undesirable focal point. Remove the wire nuts and wires from the light fixture.