I guess I mean, is it a fire hazard to use a spray-painted lamp shade, if it's only the outside of the shade is painted?
2006-09-25 07:52:27 · 7 answers · asked by punchy333 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I painted two fabric shades with spray paint over 9 years ago, they turn on with a timer every night and I haven't had any problems. I also gold leafed the insides, sealed it with polyurethane and they have become "antiqued" over time, but haven't caught on fire.
2006-09-25 08:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray Paint Lamp Shade
2016-09-30 01:15:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray painting the entire shade will discolor and smell bad from the heat from the bulb, and could be flammable.
I.e., if you spray it white, you'll get a brownish yellow burn spot from the bulb.
I know this from experience.
2006-09-25 07:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be fine, as long as you remove the lamp shade from the lamp before painting, lol. Good luck!
2006-09-25 07:54:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jenyfer C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it would be if you dont spray the inside of it. If its a cloth shade, dont bother, Ive tried it and after a while it looks horrible, unless you get the spray thats made for cloth.
2006-09-25 07:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by chiara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes as long as you let it completely dry before putting it back on
2006-09-25 07:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by cleo t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be if you get heat resistant paint
2006-09-25 07:54:37 · answer #7 · answered by whoami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋