But i did not sand the brass.
Can you spray paint ceiling fan blades.
Shake the spray can thoroughly before use.
You should re assemble the fan unit only when the fan blades have completely dried.
Having your ceiling and fan blades painted the same flat white color helps the blades blend into the ceiling and almost disappear.
Transform a builder grade ceiling fan with paint and decorative tape.
Assembling painted fan blades.
Once you ve completely finished painting your fan take a moment and let it dry.
You could use generic liquid primer but this stuff is much less messy and goes on easier and more evenly.
Now we are going to paint all of the fan s hardware.
Of course now i recommend taking the fan down and outside to spray the parts and then reinstall.
You can remove the fan from the ceiling and take it outside to spray paint or you can do what i did.
November 10 2013 at 4 47 am.
It s easiest to work with primer in spray paint form when it comes to a ceiling fan.
Ceiling fan makeover how to.
When the blade s top side is almost dry turn it over to paint the underside.
Spray clear primer over fan blades.
I cleaned the brass well on both the fan and the vents.
I left the main part of the fan in place and just removed the blades.
Apply several thin coasts allowing each coat to dry before applying the next coat.
When you spray you want to spray 6 to 8 inches away from the surface and work in a side to side motion across the blade so you get an even coat.
Allow them to air dry.
Use these step by step instructions and see how you can install your own ceiling fan.
Doing it this way i could paint the fan by myself.
Spray fan with clear primer.
Then you can spray paint without getting it everywhere.
What if after painting and putting back up they shake when running.
All you need to complete the project is a friend and some simple tools.