The rusty light fixture before. I'm known as the "paint lady" in my neighborhood and we just moved in this June! Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more …. Like you, I spray paint just about anything that doesn't move too quick around my house--LOL!! I believe that they are powder coated cast aluminum. In fact, we have many vintage LED light bulbs in our assortment. Gotta love it. I only live in an apartment, but my parent's house has a few outside lights that need a pick-me-up too, I'm going to get on this for them. We're selling our house, so there's been lots of spray paint lovin' this week. Hmmm? WOW! If you still find dirt, buildup, and stains after gently cleaning a light fixture, Ozone says a deeper scrubbing may in order. How to Remove Rust From Outdoor Light Fixtures. As you create your “honey-do” list, don’t forget your light fixtures. Leanne Ford: Queen of Light Fixtures is back at it again in Season 2. I am also a thrifty shopper, but when I would look to replace them, I never saw anything that I really liked for the right price. Thanks for the tips! That's the good news. USED PAINT DONATION NOTICE FOR VANCOUVER: Temporarily, we are not able to accept used paint donations at the Vancouver Habitat Store. we spray paint everything! Shop Restoration-Vintage Outdoor Lighting and get free shipping at Capitol Lighting 1-800lighting.com today. Smart girl! (And F.Y.I. Wish I was a computer whiz or I would have uploaded before and after photos. I want you to use my ideas! $130. Because of your reposting the Roman Shade instructions, I've found my new favorite diy home.Have you ever made your own slipcovers? (I read every single one. Those lights look amazing! ", "Very high quality product. "BLACK!!" I found these two very dated, brass light fixtures at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore while shopping with this amazing friend who I was so happy to finally meet! tee hee....LOVES the ORB...much better. The sticker shock from pricing out light fixtures online motivated me to update my current lighting with a few simple hacks. Are you in a humid area? Oh, and, I feel you on brass. Notify me when this product is available: Too often homeowners feel frustrated that their big-money investments lose their luster after one season of harsh summer sun. Then hubby told me, we can't re-use these, the base is too long. "If dirt is more encrusted or there's a dark tarnish, a Brillo pad can be used to gently buff of the raised surfaces, leaving a bit of age in the crevices, and details. We restore only a few antiques at a time and only when time permits. ... light fixtures $175 (Troutdale Springdale) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. I love the difference a little paint can make. Thanks for sharing! I used the Hammered Dark Bronze on my outdoor fixtures and even one of my outdoor tables. Happy painting... (Hey, its 82F here in Houston.....I'd pay for 75F). Anyway. The reason your porch light looks so much better is because it hasn't been exposed to the rain as much as the others. I love it! They gave each of us $25, 4 white dinner plates, white tablecloth, glasses & silverware. favorite this post Feb 16 LED WHITE WALL LIGHT FIXTURE [NEW] $42 (BROOKLYN MUSEUM) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. love lOVe LOVE the new and improved finish! ... $199 ( 12000 lumen 8ft WERE 130.00=BRIGHTEST LIGHT-MARKET $39.90) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Don't you just love it! wow, they look BRAND NEW!! $10 (Boise) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. I installed all new low voltage exterior landscape lighting three years ago. I love, love, love spray paint!! Yes, we get high humidity in the summers. Easy to use: Just wipe with microfiber cloth. YAY Spraypaint! :). I actually just did mine too... last weekend. They are pitiful. Hubby said I was the only person who would worry about the color of the porch lights!!!! Apply AL-NEW and make everything new again! Put some flower beds in front of it and it looks fantastic! That's what I need to do to our ugggly brass mailbox! It started out white which blended in with our siding. Wipe off the removed light bulbs with a damp cloth. So, I used the left over black paint from our front door and brushed it on. Reply Delete Thanks! :s. Love it! How To Paint an Outdoor Light Fixture Without Taking it Down. I've done this too & I see mine could be redone. I bought some red spray paint and wa-la!! Tip. Oh.My.Goodness. I had similar lights, Sarah, and when we were re-siding our house they came down and like yours they need a perk up with spray paint. single all original oversized hanging six-light interior convent pendant light with intact clear glass cylindrical-shaped shade SKU:UR-31073-19-2 Special Price $646.75 Regular Price $995.00 It is designed to be used on metal surfaces around the house outdoors, such as patio furniture, garage doors, light fixtures, and more. So pretty! GAWD I so need to do this. ORB is my favorite shade, but, I have to say, I'm not a big fan of the Rustoleum ORB. I need to do the icky old brass ones outside our front door. It now looks like new again and did the whole set in minutes and have tons of product left. Read on for some lighting 101, practical Do’s and Don’ts for maintaining a beautiful fixture and extending the life of your favorite home accents. Step 1: Turn off the power to the fixture at the service panel, and remove any shades. Restore light poles, benches, railings and hundreds of other aluminum and anodized metal surfaces to new rather than spending money on replacement or costly repairs. To improve the look, consider painting them. We got our house repainted this spring and it looked really great. Discover the season's newest designs and inspirations. My "new" hammered copper mail box is loverly, even the mailman thinks so. It looks great! Sarah, They look amazingly good! $34.95. $42. I love seeing your make-overs, you always inspire me!Aimee @ Justkiddingaroundatlanta. $315 pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. C, Isn't it amazing what spray paint can do? Many people purchase outdoor lighting based on the way the fixture looks as well as the light source, but don’t pay much attention to the metals used. ", "This stuff is amazing! If you loved our Rejuvenate Restorer Wipes, you’ll love our Big Value a 16 oz. At our rental property, we spray painted the mailbox, added new house numbers, and painted the stairs and handrails all while the tenant was away. ... 2 Outdoor light fixtures/wall lanterns $155 (Redding, CT) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. In most fixtures, a diffuser protects the fluorescent tube and softens the light. I love that Rustoleum stuff! Risk-taker that I am, I am painting it... wait for it.... BLACK! The only problem we ran into was getting it back together. $69. Haha :) Yours look beautiful too!! If done correctly, you would be able to remove any of the tarnished layers thus exposing the clean and shiny brass beneath the layer. For the time being, we ask that donors take used paint containers to one of our other ReStore locations in Portland (10445 SE Cherry Blossom, across from Mall 205; Gresham (610 NE 181st Ave. at Glisan); or in Beaverton (13475 SW … We have an old chain link fence in the front of our house that has seen better days. The results are amazing!~Ames, I like the new finish better than the old one too! I used two coats. Thank you so much for the inspiration. A solid brass item can be handled much harsher with buffing compounds and even steel wool to restore a bright finish. BTW, it's 80 degrees here today!! While many rust-removing products boast the ability to remove it nearly effortlessly, you may have all you need for the job in your home already. What a huge difference...great job:). ha! lol Oh well, I already have CANS of ORB paint in the garage, so I'll be all set when it happens. favorite this post Feb 21 ASST. I am IN LOVE with this blog! I love the purple flowers and window boxes- so lovely!! LOL! They look like new and fresh in the spring with new flowers. Have gotten great compliments from the neighbors already. The nozzle isn't like regular spray paint (you know the kind--where you get horrible hand cramps if you don't use one of those snap-on spray-gun attachment thingys). It's pretty AND functional! So easy and quick. & that's funny about that little girl :)Hearts, SJ, I just discovered your wonderful BLOG. We had to do the rest and couldn't use anything from our stash. I scrubbed hard and then rinsed off the soap and residue with clean water and let the metal dry. because I'm spray painting everything in sight aluminum. Did the little glass panels pop out? EASY TO USE: Just wipe AL-NEW Aluminum Restoration Solution on the surface with a microfiber cloth. Be sure to check out the FAQs tab at the top of the site and my Projects page for paint colors and DIY projects as well.THANKS so much for reading! Question...how can you do multiple coats and still finish in such record time???? I love spray paint! You totally inspired me and I did the same thing to my outdoor light fixtures this weekend. Just wipe with microfiber cloth. I can get it really shiny copper, I can go with a duller copper, lightly hammered, deeply pitted, you name it. so need to do that on our next 70 degree day! Have gotten great compliments from the neighbors already. Rejuvenation is a classic American lighting and house parts general store for home improvement whose mission is to add real value to homes, buildings, and projects. My best- Diane. Here are some from nearby areas. $35. Remove the screws holding the light fixture. Oh, AND I could paint our house numbers. They're dark against the brick on my house and make a statement, but not quite as harsh as a black paint might be. Looks great! These bulbs may look old school, but they're made for the contemporary decorator. Gotta love it! The lights look mah-velous again!Oh how I love me some spray paint. That looks brand spanking new. $35. :)When acid rain hits the paint on the fixture the paint is actually being washed off. Oh, and thanks, Amanda, for explaining that acid rain is to blame for the faded look -- guess I'll add a coat of poly, too. Love how it turned out! Great post on painting your outdoor lights. Don't wish the cold any sooner than it is coming. I also switched out the light shades and saved myself about $100 by not replacing the whole thing.http://tallgrassdesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/powder-room-make-over.html, WOW! But I just said, "trust me", and they look fab. No room in the budget for new fixtures? The little tabs that hold the pieces between the glass kept breaking off ... we ended up super gluing it back together. Now I'm just waiting for the tea stained shades to dry... Looks great! Fab job--looks great! The light sure looks nice on your house. Love reading the blog. Since I love these fixtures, I was happy to bring them back to life. $15. Ships Next Business Day via … https://www.oldhouseonline.com/repairs-and-how-to/restoring-antique-lighting I have the SAME EXACT light fixture on the outside of my house and it needs a touch up....BAD, like yours. I think ORB is my favorite spray paint! I'll give you a second to stop admiring my creativity. ft. favorite this post Feb 20 ... NEW Stainless Steel light outdoor/indoor light $30 (san rafael) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. :)And I am loving the idea of painting the mailbox!! Few local results found. Looks great.http://metamorphouse.blogspot.com/. Spray paint came in real handy for the dozen or so nasty brass candlesticks I picked up at garage/estate sales and Goodwill! I did the same thing with every DOOR HANDLE in my entire house! I have exactly the same problem, and wanted to spray, but don't have the expertise to disconnect the lamps electrically. Perhaps a “sold” item has an in stock mate. Some super cute a to z bookends I got at HomeGoods (thanks again for the recommendation!) I tell you, I amaze myself at just how original I am. I painted our porch light earlier this year. To paint brass light fixtures: Turn the power off to the light fixture. I have a shiny brass light fixture in my powder room that I just didn't want to take down to paint so I left it up. Last little funny thing....We LOVE the spray paint too....We use our big-rubbermaid-garbage-can-on wheels to spray paint things on because it matches exactly.... Oil rubbed bronze matches so well you never know I painted.... keep up the fun. As for cleaning a non-lacquered brass outdoor lights, you can simply use your existing household items available in your... Firstly, you need to apply 2 tablespoon of ketchup onto a clean cloth To make it into a thick mixture, you need to combine 1 tablespoon of salt, ½ … I swear by the Krylon ORB--much easier to spary. Our garage & porch lights have "aged" to that very same pink color! Then I pulled out the black spray paint and gave some lovely oak picture frames a nice touch of class. I'm nuts over this "make over" wish it wasn't so cold in MI, I'd be out there right about w/ my Rustoleum cans of paint... LOLAs always you are Fanta-bulous! Really fun and easy to do. I love outdoor lanterns and I just wrote a post about some island inspired ones on my blog yesterday! AL-NEW’s Aluminum Restoration Cleaning Solution is perfect for commercial applications because of the product’s versatility with a multitude of aluminum and anodized surfaces. Thanks for sharing! It's an illness I guess.http://3ringcottage.blogspot.com/2010/11/somebody-stop-me.html. It looks good but if the bulb goes out we will have to replace the fixture since it is held together with glue. RH Modern's All Outdoor Lighting. I asked my husband to spray paint them until I could find the "deal of the century"...he thought I was NUTS!!! Gah! With our editor-tested methods for how to clean brass, you'll only need basic household supplies and a few minutes of your time to restore shine to hardware, doorknobs, decorative objects, and more. Cleaning Oil Rubbed Bronze Start with water. You have opened my eyes to the blog world. Wow, that was amazing! Looks Amazing!!! Great, inexpensive upgrade!I am also green in the gills from that spray paint aisle. Wipe New ReColor instantly renews and restores color and shine to faded surfaces including plastic, metal, vinyl, fiberglass, stone and composites. ... $15 pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. the ReStore does test all of their lights before they put them out on the sales floor;so there is no guessing if they work or not.) Great job. "If there's a stubborn spot of discoloration, use a nylon brush to remove," she says. Really fun and easy to do. :). I love the new look - the lights are beautiful and look like you paid so much more than you really did. Don't you love spray paint?! One $7 can of spray paint coated six light fixtures! The fixtures now have fairly noticable oxidation. Ships Next Business Day via USPS, Clean & Restore Patio Furniture, Stainless Steel, and Other Household Metals, $29.95 $45. A little spraypaint goes a long way! WOW! 2- Day Brite Brand Outdoor Light Fixtures $40 (Minnetonka) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. !HUGSMissy :). AHHHH! Rejuvenate Outdoor Color Restorer. I feel the same way about spray paint. I chose Rustoleum Metallic Burnished Amber. I very much want to do this to ours too!!! My next trick is to spray paint our solar lights along the back walk. bottle of Outdoor Color Restorer (with included Microfiber Mitt) that covers up to 800 sq. Love them!! This is awesome. I love it!!! FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING THIS MONTH ON ALL ORDERS! You totally inspired me and I did the same thing to my outdoor light fixtures this weekend. I have also spray painted our brass rusty mail box, kitchen door knobs and brass light fixtures. Funny thing, I spray painted outdoors today, too ... wanted to take advantage of one more warm day before the snow flies. Select Final Sale Items Starting at $ 148.0 + more sizes & finishes. I invested a fairly substansial amount of time and money in this lighting and I would like to find … Here’s a way to make the job easier: You’ll need glass cleaner, paper towels, and two foam paintbrushes with a width that fits your outdoor light fixture (we used 2” wide brushes). I received a blank stare back. It's your blog of course, and you don't have to if you don't want to, but I am so clueless & I would love any help & advice on landscaping!! I've been spray painting a lot lately using aluminum paint. :)Have a great weekend! We spray painted the existing door and shutters and got a new $8 mailbox, which we spray painted to match. Spray paint is to women what duck tape is to men. $64.99 $ 64. I wanted to spray paint too, but the hubs wouldn't let me use spray if I left them wired to the house!! I've used it all over my house. My new motto...if it doesn't move or CANT move...SPRAY it!!! Once dried, the product leaves a coating of corrosion protection. Most beautiful spray paint job ever! :(. $25. This past summer I was coveting some of the large bright red planters that I was seeing every where. I'll certainly have to remember the break out the spray paint can the next time! HATE it. I'm a loyal follower of your blog and felt the need to comment today! Nice job! Hey Sarah...we have those exact light fixtures, but ours haven't turned pink yet....now I know what I have to look forward to. I need to do this! $10. Just last week we gave my mom's dining room chandelier new life - Love that ORB! Thats awesome. Black flush mount outdoor light $15 (Portland) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Thank you for your post! … The weather is in the 70's here too. I even posted with the title "somebody stop me!" The lights look fab!!! $10. That's right, I now have a bronze chain link fence. I luuuurve it- Hugs, Lola. They thought we spent a fortune when we only spend an afternoon! Find a ReStore Near You. Secondly, I seem to recall asking you to do a post on landscaping/gardening and you said you weren't that great at it...pshaw! Sooo worth the time and little money you spent on it. ROUGH IN and REMODEL LIGHT FIXTURES Starting with how to use a neon tester to confirm that electrical power is off before touching electrical wires, we continue with a list of things to check if your outdoor light won't turn on. :). I would have never thought of this solution, and I would have just ended up buying new lights. © 2021 AL-NEW. $50. Visit a ReStore location near you to find both vintage and designer lighting fixtures at discounted prices. ok. Moving on...I am about to undertake the painting of my childhood dresser. I know this post is about the spray painted lanterns, but I kept returning to the first picture of your gorgeous yard. I agree, spray paint is the means to just about anything! If not, then next spring.... watch out light fixtures! They are on THE redo list. Poor thing, he still hasn't learned!!! We used it on various anodized aluminum pieces, including a dining table and chairs, a bistro table/chairs and propane fire pit. We had some rattan chairs that were a la naturale and very faded and looked just "sad". $250 (Midtown East) hide this posting restore restore this posting. There are three areas on the outside of the home that, when maintained, really amp up the curb-appeal factor: The yard/landscaping, the front door and the outdoor lights. FREE SHIPPING THIS MONTH ON ALL ORDERS! I've lived in my home for 9 years and have always HATED the brassy outdoor light fixtures. Many antique chandeliers and sconces are one of a kind, but some are not. There is no need for expensive buffing or re-finishing, and depending on sun exposure, continued maintenance and application of AL-NEW will help your products retain the original luster, shine and water-repellency. Plated items must be cared for in a much softer fashion by using non-abrasive polishes because the layer of brass on the surface of the item may only be a few human hair widths thick. I keep thinking I'm going to get rid of that table with the old shower curtain covering it, but I keep finding random things to spray...and once I pull out all my holiday stuff, I just know I'm gonna want to spray some things with spray glue and glitter, so the spray station will stay for just a little while longer! Paint does wonders, Ok, I'm singing here....LOVE IT!!! Thank you for your post! Like you I have thought of replacing mine but am too cheap so I may have to spray mine as well. $15. I LOVE your comments, thank you! So whether you’re looking to update your kitchen lighting or outdoor lighting, or if you’re searching for that unique chandelier or lamp you’ve always wanted, Ohio … Just thought I would mention it in case anyone else had the same problem and offer the Krylon suggestion. I was so sad because I loved these lights, so we had to get new with a simple square base to attach to the house. OK now I want to do mine, along w/all of the brassy gold things on the door way, door bell, kick plate, peep hole! Dude, I am SO doing this, my porch light is a nasty brass and I love ORB since I saw it in your blog a few months ago! :D. I spray paint so often, I finally just set up a spray station on my patio this summer. Spray paint is my friend. Love them!....isn't it odd how outdoor fixtures fade over time. Three cans of spray paint saved me thousands of dollars. Was very happy with the finished product. I am SO copying this!!! Oct 26, 2012 - New Life to Old Lights -- Let them Shine. One $7 can of spray paint coated six light fixtures! Looks great! )If you have a specific question I will do my best to answer you back here! Apply either the ketchup or salt and vinegar paste to the nonlacquered brass, and allow it to sit for … And, if you’re looking for a place to donate the used furniture you’re replacing, we can assist you with that, too! I just did a mini-tutorial on how to change solid brass to Oil-rubbed Bronze using some spray paint and Rub 'n Buff - check it out if you want http://thousandsquarefeet.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-to-turn-brass-into-oil-rubbed.htmlIt is a serious transformation! absolutely stunning! Join Prime to save $6.50 on this item. However, in our environment today, it would be difficult for any fixture to hold up to the elements. I'm a hammered copper gal. They look better than new...:)Janell. I am totally addicted. Great update - thanks for sharing!Betsey at b.barwww.bybbar.blogspot.com, Wowwie wow wow! AL-NEW removes chalky oxidation on painted aluminum, anodized aluminum, and fiberglass surfaces impacted by heat and UV. Image courtesy of Toll Brothers featuring Progress Lighting Nissé chandelier finished in Polished Chrome You go girl! When I saw the "after" shot, I really did say, "WOW!" $5. I have since painted terra cotta pots for my flowers on the porch, also.I am having a linkup party right now and you are absolutely welcome to join and link up anything you want!Carolantiquetexan.blogspot.com. They've been out 3 years in the weather? Foucault's Orb Outdoor Chandelier 41" $ 1688.0 Regular $ 1266.0 Member. I just found your site today. :) Your lights look great - just in time to make some holiday decor "pop" :)CheersEmily. Have gotten great compliments from the neighbors already. My house has the cutest curb appeal now... the change is unbelievable. It's so ironic that you recently painted your outdoor light fixtures...I just spray painted mine ORB 2 weeks ago!! Restoration Hardware is the world's leading luxury home furnishings purveyor, offering furniture, lighting, textiles, bathware, decor, and outdoor, as well as products for baby and child. LEARN MORE. Each brings with it a unique history such that even within a group some variations will be seen. Done? Also, it's difficult to find ORB spray paint around my area...any other DIYers have this prob? Hahaha. All I do is change how long my bursts of spray are and how many coats I apply. Outdoor Light Fixture-New! Great job! Thanks for the inspiration and how-to!MeeDunhttp://heelsheartsandhighkicks.blogspot.com/, I, too, stand and drool in the spray paint aisle... nice to know I'm not alone (especially given the strange looks I receive from the staff). You were my inspiration for spraying my front door hardware instead of replacing it! All of this was done with just one container - and there is still some left. Thank you for posting this topic. done to it....because I ALSO have nothing but love for Big D, we've paid cash for all our projects and gotten awfully creative to do so. I recently took a "challenge" by my church's ladies group to do a holiday table aka "Design on a Dime." From the front porch to the back door, we provide lighting, hardware, bath hardware and functional home goods based on the best pieces of the past, designed for today, and made to last for years to come.
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