I have been experimenting with some items also(light fixtures). I have a flushed mount fixture that I did in antique pewter that I like the looks of but the brass chandelier that I did in a hammered black I did not care at all how it turned out. it is a trial and error process I think.

Marti8a - What brand of paint did you use and what color?
I am getting ready to do a similar project

Thanks for sharing.

I spray painted my outside lantern and house numbers a hammered brown. They were brass and discolored. I went over them lightly with steel wool. I did several thin coats. They look brand new.

I used Krylon brushed metallic Satin Nickel. Like happyladi said, the secret is several thin coats. I think that's why I didn't like the lamp as well; it was too heavy.

happyladi, did it look like hammered metal when you finished?

good morning....What is the best way to do kitchen cabinet hinges? Right now they are antique brass & about 12 years old & I have new handles but did not get the hinges. I knew I could paint them. any suggestions?? thanks!

You could use Rub and Buff on the hinges without removing them.

Here is a link that might be useful: Rub and Buff

Unless you have some odd style of hinge, I would just replace the hinge. You can usually find hinges for less than $1 a piece. I think paint works well on some items like lights and frames. But having metal and painted (metal color)close together usually doesn't work well, too easy to notice the difference.

I have used the "hammer" texture paints before and they do give a surprising amount of texture. I didn't like them in my application, but I'm sure they would do well in other applications. I was hoping the hammered paints would help hide the shimmery-metal paints "lack of depth" in the finish, but it really didn't help.

One suggestion I have is to use "chrome" spray paint rather than "brushed nickel". It actually comes out with a brushed finish, but less matte than the "brushed nickel" paint. I've used the "chrome" from Krylon on ceiling fans and really like the way it turned out.

Can anyone recommend a metalic paint that comes in a can (quart, etc)? I have a brass ceiling fan I want to work with (paint pewter/brushed nickel/or some form of "silver") but it has numerous "decorative" holes up near the mechanics that are too small to cover. Therefore a spray paint wouldn't work. With a brush paint, I can painstakingly take the care to minimize the paint that makes it into the holes. Everywhere I look, I find spray paint, but not brushable paint so any suggestions would be helpful!

I spray painted this light, it was cheap looking brass, and nothing in our master bath is brass or gold, but rather chrome, so I simply took a silver/chrome spray paint and, it turned out great! much better looking now as it hangs above my garden/ Jacuzzi tub

Here is a link that might be useful:

Do you think this would work on a brass plated shower door trim? We just replaced all fixtures with brushed nickel and need to update the door which is in good condition. A new door is very expensive- looking for alternative to replacing the existing one.
Thanks!

The only thing I would worry about is the paint chipping off. With lamps there isn't a lot of touching or movement, but I would think the constant opening & closing wouldn't work as well with paint.

That said, it's worth a try and is cheaper & easier than replacing the shower doors or trim.

Have you thought of the Sophisticated Finishes instead ? You can use it on lamps so quickly and no spraying paint and no coat after coat. You can use it on the trim on the shower and use the sealer 1st and last and then according to the pagk it is sealed enough to use it outdoors which would cover the exposure to wet in the shower area too. I hope this helps.

SF is available at all Michaels and well as mail order. Caroline

I would like to change my brass colored bathroom fixtures to brush nickel. This would include towel holders, cabinet knobs and paper holder. Do you think a silver/chrome spray paint would cover the brass and look nice long term?

susieq, your lamp looks terrific. What brand paint did you use?

Can you also tell us what poly clear coat you used? I've been advised to use a lacquer clear coat on the brass light fixture I'm refinishing but I can't seem to find one. Is poly the way to go? Or does anyone have a lacquer to recommend? Also, as I understand it, these things are solvent based, right? Is there a problem using them on a flush mount light fixture? Thanks!