Can you paint a ceiling fan?
If you can't afford to replace the dark and dated ceiling fans in your home, why not paint them?I didn't have to take them down.I will show you how I painted them.
I am updating and adding my own style to my house.I am working on many projects in the house.Many of the projects are larger and more complex.Ceiling fans are one of the small cosmetic updates I have been doing.
If you don't want to run the AC all the time,ceiling fans are a necessity.When it is not hot and humid, I like to have the windows open and turn off the AC.The ceiling fans are a blessing.
There are fans in the house.The other two are made by Hunter.Ed and I agree that the Casablanca fans work better and do a better job of cooling the room off.I do not want to replace these since you told me that they don't make the fans like they used to and that I should keep the good ones.
A reader told me that fans with flat mounted blades produce more air.I believe this is the case for the fans in my house.The Hunter fans have blades.
We have changed the rotation of the fans.Each has a switch on it.They should spin counter-clockwise in the summer.They should be clockwise in the winter to bring down the warm air.
The keepers will look better with a white ceiling.You can see that they are dark brown and antique gold.I want them to go away.I can make that happen by painting them the same color as the ceiling.
How do you paint a ceiling fan?I took the easiest path.If you want to do what I did, you can remove the fan from the ceiling and spray paint it.
I could paint the fan myself.There is no need for electrical knowledge or re-wiring.The only thing I had to do was turn off the fan and the electrical panel breaker.
I was going to remove the bolts around the cover so I could spray paint it, but it proved too difficult.They wouldn't budge.
If the bolts on your fan are easy to remove, you can spray paint the grill cover and blades.
It's much better.Nice white ceiling fans that still do the job, but blend in and don't look like an eyesore, no more big brown spiders on the ceiling.
I used different types of paint and different brands to paint the ceiling fans.I wanted them to look like they came from the factory.They would have lost interest in the details if I had used the same paint.
I used to paint the area around the screening on the fan with the artist's paint brushes.It should be a square flat tip.
2.The fan blades need to be removed using a screwdriver.The baggie has screws in it.If doing more than one fan at a time, mark what fan they are from on the baggie.
3.Place the screws in a separate baggie so you don't mix them up with the other screws when you put them back on the fan.
4.Go over the entire fan, cover, wood blades, and metal brackets with a piece of 100 grit sandpaper.
5.Warm water and detergent can be used to clean the surfaces of sanding grit.Let it dry.
To make your own spray booth, you can use large cardboard boxes.I flatten and save large boxes.They can be stored against the wall in your garage or workspace.
I put the bottom section of the boxes on the floor.To protect the floor, I put a tarp over the bottom of the boxes.You can use boxes instead of a tarp.
Once you are done spray painting, fold up the boxes and store them out of the way until you need them again.
I would have liked to be able to remove the motor cover, but the bolts were too hard to get off, so I did the next best thing.I was able to paint the cover intact and not have to take it apart.
I mentioned earlier in the post that you should remove your cover first.It's easy to paint a ceiling fan if it comes off easily.
6.The base/motor cover can be painted with Rustoleum Ultra Cover paint and a 1 -1/2′′angled paint brush.I like the smooth finish of this paint.I used it to paint the lights in the kitchen of my previous house.
The power and breaker should be off for the fan.Depending on the fan design, it can be difficult to paint the underside of the motor cover.I used a craft stick to push the black screen up and a flat side of a paint brush to paint around the openings.
7.Outside in your spray painting area, spray paint the metal brackets with gloss spraypaint and spray the wood blades with paint and primer in one formula.
There are 8.Push the screws into the foam.The screws should be painted with spray paint.A few coats will suffice.
There are 9.Attach the blades and metal brackets back to the fan once everything is dry.
10.Touch up any areas with a white paint pen.The tip of the screws on the fan blades were painted with the paint pen.
Since I had to wait for the paint to dry, it took a few hours to get both painted.
My focus over the summer will be painting the kitchen cabinets.
If you want to see a colorful and fun way to paint a ceiling fan, I did one for my daughter when she was little.It was a project in my book.
Thank you!You have given me some valuable information.The fan in my son's room is ugly.It has a bright copper finish.I want to change it to better fit the style I like.
Can't wait to follow your instructions!What type of paint sprayer did you use?Excellent instructions!Thank you.
I used a sprayer.They don't make the actual model they used to.Here is a link to the Home Right sprayer, the newest one I used, so you can see what it looks like.
If you don't like the color of the blades, then you should paint them any color you want.If the blades are white, they will blend in with the ceiling.
These are a great step-by-step for me.The color of my fans is not something I like.I can paint them and not have my husband do another project.Thank you!!
Thank you for posting this.I tried it on a fan that has been around for many years.Your directions were perfect.
Thanks for taking the time to tell me.In my project posts, I try to give as much detail as I can.I'm happy to know that my directions helped you.I hope you like your new fan for a long time.
You are a life saver, Diane!I didn't know what to do when I saw this post, but I wanted to replace a bad fan in our kitchen.Your instructions were perfect.It still looks great, but I probably should have gotten ivory instead of antique white spray paint.Thank you!
The fan you have looks brand new.I'm happy that my instructions helped you to paint your fan, saving you money and something that still works from the landfill.Thanks for sharing.I hope the fan keeps you cool.
Excellent post.I want to paint my kitchen ceiling fan.I also want it to disappear.Thanks for the instructions, I'm happy that someone did it without removing the whole thing.
I would like to know if you would recommend a paint sprayer.Are you just painting the fan blades?I'm excited to start!Your instructions have built confidence.
I used a spray paint can.I used Rustoleum 2X.Home Right is the only sprayer I have used.You can read about it here.
I signed up for your emails because I was impressed with your instructions on how to paint a ceiling fan.I will be doing my 90's brass and wood fan again.Thank you for sharing!
I am a fan of fans and this made me cringe.The vintage of the fan has been lost, unfortunately, despite the fact that antique brass and brown isn't the ideal design choice for the modern look.The ceiling fans are called Casablanca.Excellent quality.The fans were power houses in the 1980s.The quality of hunter has gone down a lot.The newer Casablanca's can be found on their website.
The job you did painting is perfect.I have a few Casablanca fans that need a paint touch up and they were damaged so I will take these tips.I'm glad you didn't throw the fans out.You should keep your Casablanca fans.They are the best ceiling fans.There are other Casablanca fans in your home.Thanks!
The Casablanca fans are the best.My house has six Casablancas and two Hunters.I will probably replace the Hunter's that are not as good.There are no photos of the others.
We moved into our house in June of 2016 and took possession of all of these lovely things.There are brass fixture.I am happy to know that I can do something about them.
Thanks so much, Diane, for the great scope.There had to be a way to get around the vent screens.I will do this in my office because I don't want to spend money on another fan when the old one works well.The screws should be pushed into Styrofoam to paint them.I don't know why I never thought of that.!
Styrofoam can melt when hit by spray paint.I cover my block with foil.The styrofoam dust can get on the screws.I use spray painting screws to match electric plate covers.
Excellent idea, Mary Ann and Ann!The styrofoam blocks will be covered with foil the next time I spray paint them.I will be painting ceiling fans this weekend.Mary Ann, thanks for taking the time to share your idea.
Is it possible to post a picture of the paint brush you used?I am not sure what type of brush you are talking about.Thanks.
I am adding a photo to the post of paint brushes to help you see which type to use.You want the bristles to be stiff and have a flat square tip.
Thanks Diane!I need the inspiration.Is it possible to request a posting idea?Since you paint so much, maybe some suggestions on how to clean up more quickly.I don't like this part but disposable liners have been great.Enjoy watching the transformation!
You should ask, I just took photos for that post.I will post about it soon.
I used a paint sprayer.I will post about it next week.I used the Finish Max Pro.It took a little while to understand how it worked, but I loved it.The spray paint could be used to paint the blades.If you are going from dark blades to white, I would use a primer first.After the primer coat, use semi-gloss on the blades.
I don't know how the blades are attached, I think it will be hard to take apart.There are dents on the blades of the broom we walked through the kitchen with.It's really sad.I will re-read this a few times to get some courage.
I like the modern and updated styling of your fan.Do you have a brown one?It would be easy to paint.I would look behind the air vent to see if it is screening.Is it possible to push the wood craft stick back so you can paint around the openings?It would be much easier to paint if that is the case.
Excellent post by Diane!I don't like ceiling fans, but my husband loves the hot summers without them.Painting our ceiling fans will make us both happy.!
Thanks for sharing tips and techniques to paint a ceiling fan without taking it down with step-wise images, I really liked it.
Great lesson!You listed a lot of things, including ideas for painting screws, spray booth and saving the box.I have to find a new one every time because I think that whatever project I am on is always the last one.There is never a last one.
I am just like you, there is always another project on the horizon, painting stuff is just a part of daily life for me.
If you are going to replace a fan in your bedroom, consider a quieter one.The Hunter is quieter and moves more air than the Craftsman.
One of the Hunter fans is in our bedroom.The one in the living room moves faster.They are very quiet.We will keep it and replace it in the living room.I will have to paint it.There will be lots of painting in my future.
Thanks for the information.I am trying to figure out how to paint the ceiling fan.I am really bad with paint, but I will give this a try and thank you so much for the help.
You will succeed if you take one step at a time.Sand first and then use light coats of primer and paint to get the perfect paint finish.It is better to have more light coats than heavier coats.
Your place is coming along nicely.The white looks great on the fans.I have a question that is related to kitchens and paint, so it's right.I have a counter that is old.It would be an inexpensive fix if I painted it.I thought chalkboard would satisfy me, but it didn't.What do you think should be done?Do you want to paint?White?Is it a faux tile?Or replace the countertop with something else?I am nervous to spend a lot of money on a counter top.
I am going to install a kitchen counter this summer.I've looked at a lot of options.We did Granite Transformations in the kitchen of my previous house.You can see that post here.
I don't know how far the franchise located in Charlotte, NC will go.I might try to use one of the counter paint kits.Spread Stone or GianiGranite.
If you live at a lake or at the beach, welcome to the hot and humid south.The fans in my two-story vaulted living room, that were here when we moved in 18 years ago, are never turned off except for the few times I have to clean them...ugh!My theory is that if you don't turn them off, you cannot tell they need cleaning.The fans in my house were white.Lois.
I have been thinking about painting a few of the fans I own.You have inspired me.I need to paint my kitchen cabinets and will be looking for tips.
I have painted the cabinets before.I am looking forward to seeing how this one is going to look.All about the process will be posted.
We are happy with the fans from Lowe's.We bought two bedrooms last year and used one of their light kits for both of them.We bought a remote for the master bedroom so that the light and fan could be adjusted from the bed.
Thanks for the recommendation and the link to the fan.I will check it out.I like the idea of a remote.
Even with the air conditioner running at times, ceiling fans are a must in FL.Have you checked to see if the hunter has a switch on top to change the direction of the blades?I want cool air to blow on me, even though my husband prefers the up.I have a brass fan with almond blades that I am about to paint.The room style is a bit Palm Beach with other black lacquer and gold metal pieces, so I am leaving the brass and painting the blades and housing shiny black.Since the ceiling is white, I am taking it apart.I will have to wait for my husband to help me.
Nice to have an electrician in the house.I know about the rotation of the blades.I learned from another reader that the blades send more air.The living room has a fan.It sounds like your fan is going to be very chic.I hope your electrician can help you.
I was going to say the same thing.Hunter fans are supposed to be the best.I would check the switch to make sure the fans are not pushing the air up.
We checked this when we first moved into the house.The other Hunter fan works better than the one in the living room, so I think it's just a slow fan.
5 blade ceiling fans work better than 4 blade ones according to a friend.Is that true?I asked an expert about how fans work.
I talked to a pilot.He said that the pitch of the blades is more important than the number of blades.You can move more air with a one-blade design if the fan is properly designed.