How to give an antique chandelier a new look.
How to transform an antique chandelier.
You will need
- good quality acrylic paint in the colour of your choice.
- 1 brush (not too big for acrylic paint)
- 1 cloth
Step 1: Don't neglect !
- Remove the pendants (if any)
- Unscrew and remove the part of the end of the chain that hangs from the ceiling.
- Clean the chandelier to remove all traces of dust, fly droppings, etc.
- Remove the chain and lef ourreau from the fake candles (it's more practical!)
Step 2:
- Apply 2 coats of paint, respecting the drying time between the 2 indicated on the can.

Step 3:
- Clean the sleeves of the fake candles.
- Paint them if necessary
- Replace them on the chandelier. It's changed already, hasn't it ?
Step 4:
- Measure the diameter of the chandelier
- Determine the height of the lampshade to choose according to your taste.
- Buy a lyre-mounted shade with an 11 mm hole to hang at least 5 cm larger than the diameter of the chandelier.
- Or make your own, but with an 11 mm hole lyre structure.
- Place the shade on the threaded top.
Step 5:
- Screw on the hanger.
- Replace the chain
- Thread the thread cover onto the chain
- Place the repainted cup
- Plug in and fix the dressed chandelier in place.
Author of the article
Christine
DIRECTRICE