Thursday, January 30, 2014

Ceiling fan Updates

If you have a perfectly good, in working order BRASS (or gold..YUCK) Ceiling fan don't throw them away just yet!! We have already established in earlier posts I am cheap so I will use everything til the wheels fall off and try to keep it updated so here is your ceiling fan tutorial.


GO NOW AND GET THIS
you don't have to get this color (nickel) they have several different colors to choose from (and no I don't work for rustoleum but dang I would if they asked me lol)
The first step after choosing your color and bringing it home is the most important.

Step 1: ALWAYS TURN BREAKER OFF WHEN WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY!!! ALWAYS!!

ok so now we are on to the meat and potatoes

Step 2: Removal
when I say removal that means anything that can come off blades, light shades, bulbs, etc
keep track of what goes where when you are removing (a good trick is to take pics so you know where something goes back and keep your screws in a baggie labeled)
(light globe and bulb too)

Step 3: Prep
by prep I mostly mean CLEAN everything you know dang well you haven't cleaned those fans in months trust me they are nasty those dust bunnies were having a party up there.

Step4: Tape off ceiling if you plan to leave the motor up there (which is what I did for 1 out of 4 fans I did) so you don't have over spray. Tape off the sockets where the bulbs screw in, if sprayed with paint you could possibly ruin the socket. Tape off any areas you don't want painted.

Step 5: Start painting!! do light coats read the can see how long it takes to dry and apply a cpl coats til you are happy with what you see

(this is the only fan I actually removed then I realized there was an easier way like LEAVE IT MOUNTED lol)

Step 6: Paint the blades and the doohickeys that hold them on
Make sure you let everything dry at least 24 hours before you start putting it all back together (my impatience left fingerprints on the first fan I did but thank goodness no one hangs out on the ceiling looking for prints and such)


Some Before and Afters


I didn't get a before pic of this one above but it used to be GOLD (blech)



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  1. UnknownMarch 2, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    So how'd you spray it with it still mounted? I have two fans I'd like to save but right now they are hideous.

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  2. gottaluvTyMay 11, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    Yes... I would like to know also ^^^

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  3. UnknownJuly 4, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    What paint did you use on the blades ?

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  4. UnknownNovember 15, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    I've had salespeople at Lowe's tell me not to paint the blades, but to replace them. The extra weight on the blade from the paint will knock the fan off balance. So, I also would like to know if those are the original blades re-painted.

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    1. Pat HarrisDecember 12, 2015 at 4:48 AM

      If you paint all the blades the same number of coats they will all be the same weight. I'd try it first before taking their advice, also you're not painting it 20 coats, just 2-3 thin coats. If it's unbalanced then get a new fan.

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    2. UnknownJanuary 12, 2016 at 12:02 AM

      that is just ridiculous

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    3. Vpmm67May 6, 2017 at 9:17 AM

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    5. Vpmm67May 6, 2017 at 9:27 AM

      My husband is an electrician and he installs these fans too often he said painting is ok but to make sure that you make sure you put the blades back exactly like you took them down because they are counterweighted specifically like a,b,c,d. He also said to make sure you don't clog the screens on the base if they have one, because it will cause the fan to overheat and could cause a fire

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  5. KRoJanuary 3, 2016 at 9:35 AM

    I read that it is a fire hazard to paint the motor housing because it plugs up the ventilation and causes the fan to overheat. Did you tape off the vents? The fans look great, but I'm not sure I want to take the risk. We live in the south, so the fans are on almost all of the time.

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    1. LMTROXLERJanuary 3, 2016 at 10:04 AM

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    2. LMTROXLERJanuary 3, 2016 at 10:06 AM

      The fan in the kitchen is gold (prior owners selected it) but would love to paint it silver). You inspired me but hesitant.

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    3. justbeacheeJanuary 8, 2016 at 6:09 AM

      I was wondering the same thing? Also the spray would get inside where the motor is, wouldn't it?

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    4. SueApril 10, 2016 at 2:09 PM

      I agree KRo. I would not chance it. I will paint almost anything to make it look new and lovely again, but not the housing of a ceiling fan. Too much risk.

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    5. Vpmm67May 6, 2017 at 9:32 AM

      My husband is an electrician and said to tape off the ventilation if you are going to do this because yes it will cause the fan to overheat and could cause a house fire, but he did say as long as those vents are clear your ok just make sure you put the blades back on in the order they were taken off because they are specially balanced and counterbalanced so if you don't put them back on the right way it will knock them out of balance

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  6. TannaBFebruary 19, 2016 at 3:34 PM

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  7. Madonna's HAIRstoryFebruary 24, 2016 at 7:22 PM

    I had an ugly wood and gold ceiling fan I painted all white 4 years ago. I never removed the blades, or took anything down, and it works perfectly fine. I have never had a problem with it.

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  8. yomamasinglemom28March 10, 2016 at 11:18 AM

    I still have not seen a response to spray painting the housing and if it affects motor. I did see "dry brushing" mentioned somewhere; is that a safe option? When I painted the blades a few years ago I stopped at painting the housing because concerned about damaging motor. So does the paint get inside and affect the motor; can't imagine it does not.

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  9. UnknownMarch 24, 2016 at 4:27 PM

    I'd love to know the color of the blades.

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    1. yomamasinglemom28February 13, 2018 at 7:58 PM

      Obviously I have not been on this site for years; just came across it again tonight. One fan I spray painted the blades brown and another was white and I painted the blades a very light ivory. I did not paint the housing.

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  11. Natalie BrownAugust 22, 2016 at 10:20 AM

    Hi!

    I reached out to you earlier requesting your permission to use a photo of yours from this post with credit and a link to your site in a BuzzFeed roundup of clever home remodeling ideas. We're planning to publish soon -- just following up to see if it would be ok with you!

    Thanks!

    Natalie
    natalie.brown@buzzfeed.com

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  12. Tribhuwan PandeyFebruary 19, 2017 at 11:41 PM

    Appreciate your effort for the blog the informative blog on Ceiling Fans. Help us to find the genuine brands we are dealing with.

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  13. Green Light ElectronicsJune 2, 2017 at 11:31 PM

    You are sharing valuable information about ceiling fan thank you for sharing

    ceiling fan manufacturers

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  14. yomamasinglemom28February 13, 2018 at 7:53 PM

    I followed this from Pinterest b/c I want to know how to spray paint the housing. This is the 2nd site which talked about spray painting the metal of a ceiling fan, and as others have said on both sites: there is never a response as to how to spray paint the housing. WHY NOT?? Recently I have been lying in bed looking at my hi quality white/brass ceiling fan and wondering how I can paint the housing, as my ceilings are very hi & I cannot remove the fan. I did paint blades on 2 fans that I can reach. I removed each blade, let it dry before taking down another. Can always pencil a number or a piece of painters tape to mark where each goes. I did not have a problem with balance, however, was told that there is something at a home improvement store to assist with that or I read something about taping a quarter on top of a blade or somewhere. You can most likely find that online where I read it years ago.

    If you're going to tell us how to do something, what is the problem with giving us ALL of the information. Thank you very much.

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  15. yomamasinglemom28February 13, 2018 at 7:56 PM

    I also purchased a brass deglosser at a home improvement store to paint something metal, however, I returned it because I was unable to paint whatever it was at the time. Perhaps using a deglosser on the brass housing and then hand painting it is a good idea.

    Several years ago I painted a brass table lamp with spray paint without lightly sanding, priming or anything; just painted it. It still looks great!

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  16. UnknownJune 5, 2018 at 2:25 PM

    Me encantó el detalle para los abanicos yo que estaba pesando que hacer con el mio

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  17. Hover AppliancesDecember 3, 2018 at 11:25 PM

    Very Nice post. If you are going to buy a ceiling fan then you can take a look at Hover fan.

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  18. jannatul fardousFebruary 27, 2020 at 8:13 AM

    Really nice post.Thanks for share this guideline.
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  19. AlexHerrysNovember 19, 2020 at 10:02 AM

    just a few DIY home improvement projects that can give you a big impact without the high cost of renovations or an extensive time.

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