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How to Repaint Ceiling Fan Blades

 
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If you're changing the look of your room, you don't need to buy a new ceiling fan to match your decor.  Follow these simple steps to repaint your ceiling fan blades for a whole new look!

Instructions

#1

Remove your fan blades and choose which side you want to paint.

#2

Tape the sides of the blades so the primer and paint don't drip down the sides as you paint.

#3

With a 220 very fine grit sandpaper, sand off the shiny veneer until dull and wipe down with mircofiber cloth to remove any excess dust.

#4

I used Rustoleum Primer, Semi Gloss Black and Matte Finish clear coat for this project.  There are tons of colors to choose from, even metallics if you want something funky!

#5

Time to prime!  Use a nice thin coat and allow to dry completely.  Then determine if it needs another coat or not.

#6

Grab that 220 grit sandpaper again and sand the blades until smooth.  Wipe dust with microfiber cloth to start with a clean surface.

#7

Evenly spray the blades with broad, sweeping motions about 6-8" from the blade so the paint doesn't pool or drip.  Let dry completely then paint again for your final coat.

#8

This is where you seal in your hard work.  Use a paint on Polycrylic Satin Finish for a medium gloss or you the matte finish spray to give that veneer effect that applies to most ceiling fan blades.  I went with the matte finish.

#9

If the paint job is to your liking, it's time to carefully remove the tape from the sides of the blades.

#10

Re-attach the blades to the fan making sure they're securely fastened, flip it on to test it and be amazed at how easy that was!

#11

Go from blah to bam!

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