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Can you paint chrome bathroom fixtures?

Writer Rachel Davis

1. Remove all bulbs from the fixture. Take the chrome fixture off the bathroom wall with the screwdriver. Switch the appropriate switch on the circuit or fuse box breaker to cut off the electrical current, when removal requires disconnecting the electrical wiring.

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2. Set the light fixture on an unclean strip of plastic or a drop cloth. Scrape off any peeling paint using an edging chisel or a utility knife. Sand the entire fixture using 220-grit sandpaper. This will roughen up the surface to ensure that a fresh coat of paint will adhere to the light fixture. Remove paint dust and paint chips.

3. Cleanse the entire surface of the fixture using an incredibly soft and clean cloth. Brush the small bends and nooks within the fixture using an easy toothbrush to eliminate dust that has accumulated from the sanding. Find an area of the level surface of grass or concrete and put your chrome fixture onto a piece of plastic sheeting or dropcloth.

4. Paint the lighting fixture using an outdoor or indoor primer that is suitable for metal surfaces. Aerosol primers can be found in the majority of hardware stores. The primer coating assists in adhering to the paint with the fixture. Follow the guidelines on the can of primer and ensure that you allow adequate drying time.

5. The chrome spray paint should be shaken 10-20 times — according to the manufacturer’s directions to make sure the paint is evenly mixed. Paint the light fixture once you release it and then spray a little prior to the fixture’s light when you start. Releasing and restarting the spray paint may result in paint splotches or droplets. Let the first coat dry completely.

6. Apply a second coating of the chrome paint spray to make sure you have enough coverage. Let the paint dry. Connect the light fixture to the bathroom’s wall and install lightbulbs.

Chrome paint is a beautiful silver hue that makes bathroom fixtures and light fixtures shine and shine. The chrome’s mirrored surface creates an industrial look that is chic and modern. When the paint of chrome on the bathroom light fixture is peeling, chipping, or flaking, it is possible to paint the area to give it a fresh look. Making the surface ready for the new coat with chrome-colored paint crucial for making this home improvement project to be a success.