Chalk Paint Ceiling Fan Blades

When my husband removed the ceiling fan to paint the family room it was the perfect opportunity for me to give our dated ceiling fan a makeover.

Chalk paint ceiling fan blades.

After cleaning the blades. To begin painting your ceiling fan turn the power off at the circuit breaker and follow the steps below. I used glidden complete which also will block the wood stain from coming through the white paint and discoloring it. My ceiling fan happens to be the same as yours.

Chalk paint i said this was going to be easy stain nope. This double colored blade is true of many ceiling fans so if you aren t happy with the current color on your ceiling fan blades take a look to see if there is another color on the other side. Outside in your spray painting area spray paint the metal brackets with gloss spray paint and spray the wood blades with paint and primer in one formula of spray paint. And i was happy to not have to re paint the blades.

In the beginning i was thinking to change the bowl for a cage plant holder. 10 easy steps to painting a ceiling fan. Neutral colors such as ivory taupe and gray work well with many home decors and furniture. For the fan blades choose a color that matches the furniture doors and cabinets in the room.