Can You Spray Paint Ceiling Fan Blades

Assembling painted fan blades.

Can you spray paint ceiling fan blades.

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 the blade s top side is almost dry turn it over to paint the underside. 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. Allow them to air dry. Paint a thin coat of primer. 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.

You only have to paint what people can see so you do not have to paint the top of the blades. What if after painting and putting back up they shake when running. November 10 2013 at 4 47 am. Painting ceiling fan blades.

You could use generic liquid primer but this stuff is much less messy and goes on easier and more evenly. Spray clear primer over fan blades. Now we are going to paint all of the fan s hardware. Use these step by step instructions and see how you can install your own ceiling fan.

Spray fan with clear primer. Notice how i only used a small amount of paint on the brush to avoid dripping. Doing it this way i could paint the fan by myself. Then you can spray paint without getting it everywhere.

Transform a builder grade ceiling fan with paint and decorative tape. Painting the ceiling blades. Once you ve completely finished painting your fan take a moment and let it dry. You can remove the fan from the ceiling and take it outside to spray paint or you can do what i did.

It s easiest to work with primer in spray paint form when it comes to a ceiling fan. It can get a little tricky painting them because they move. All you need to complete the project is a friend and some simple tools.