{"id":14640,"date":"2018-10-10T21:10:54","date_gmt":"2018-10-11T04:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/?p=14640"},"modified":"2020-06-25T17:05:45","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T00:05:45","slug":"chalk-decorative-paint-easy-lighting-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/chalk-decorative-paint-easy-lighting-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Chalk Decorative Paint: Easy Lighting Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14644 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Hero.jpg\" alt=\"Cube shelves with decorative items such lamp, clock, notebooks, pencils and pencil holder.  \" width=\"740\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Hero.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Hero-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\nSome of the best items to paint are those that may look worse for wear, but have attractive details and structure.&nbsp; A well made piece is worth refurbishing if all it needs is a new color and look.<!--more--><br \/>\nTo complete this project you will need the following:<br \/>\n<strong>Tools and Materials:<\/strong><br \/>\nBehr\u00ae Chalk Decorative Paint -color<a href=\"https:\/\/behr.com\/consumer\/products\/chalk-decorative-paint#behrchalk\"> Miniature Rose BCP02<\/a><br \/>\nPiece of furniture to be painted (can be a new or old piece)<br \/>\nPaint brush<br \/>\nBehr\u00ae Wax Decorative Finish in White<br \/>\nClean rag for wax application<br \/>\nSandpaper or a sanding block<br \/>\nWe are sure at one time this lamp, pre-makeover, looked fantastic surrounded by decor items in the traditional glamour style.&nbsp; However, now it is destined for a more youthful and feminine oriented space, and a change is in order.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14643 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Before.jpg\" alt=\"A before photo and an old lamp. \" width=\"740\" height=\"976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Before.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Before-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Step 1: Prep<\/strong><br \/>\nRemove the current bulb and shade, then clean any dirt and grime off of the lamp body with a gentle cleaning solution.&nbsp; Sand the lamp lightly with a piece of sand paper or your sanding block and wipe it free of sanding dust.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14646 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Sand.jpg\" alt=\"Lamp base being sanded down before painting it. \" width=\"740\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Sand.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Sand-266x300.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Step 2: Paint<\/strong><br \/>\nWith a small brush paint the lamp body.&nbsp; Be sure to cover all the details in color.&nbsp; Allow to dry and apply second coat if necessary\/desired.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Paint.jpg\" alt=\"A lamp base getting a coat of fresh paint.\" width=\"740\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Paint.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Paint-266x300.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Step 3: Apply wax<\/strong><br \/>\nApply your Behr\u00ae Wax Decorative Finish in the color of your choice.&nbsp; The wax is best seen when pushed into the cracks and low points of the detail.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14642 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Apply-Wax.jpg\" alt=\"A lamp's base being waxed in the cracks. \" width=\"740\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Apply-Wax.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-Apply-Wax-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14647 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-with-Wax.jpg\" alt=\"A after image of a lamp's base after it has been painted and waxed.\" width=\"740\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-with-Wax.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-with-Wax-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Step 5: Finish and enjoy<\/strong><br \/>\nComplete the look of your lamp with a new shade and bulb.&nbsp; Set it up in your new space and enjoy!<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14648 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-After-1.jpg\" alt=\"An antique lamp after it has been made over with new paint and new shade. \" width=\"740\" height=\"976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-After-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Lamp-After-1-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\nFor more information on the Behr\u00ae Chalk Decorative System visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/products\/chalk-decorative-paint\">behr.com<\/a>.<br \/>\nFor a short video detailing this new system click<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/CLaekl0_lUY\"> here<\/a>.<br \/>\nColorfully yours,<br \/>\n-Diana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of the best items to paint are those that may look worse for wear, but have attractive details and structure.&nbsp; 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