Not effectively.

Fraught with potential scratching from any contact..changing bulb?.. dusting spider webs?..

@btydrvn I’m just not happy with the color. It’s very brassy compared to my other fixtures

Uninstalled light fixtures are easy to paint with spray cans and a bit of experience. The advantage of painting light fixtures is they do not get any wear and flaws are difficult to see when the light is on. However, trying to paint an installed fixture is an entirely different and best avoided project.

Uninstalled light fixtures are easy to paint with spray cans and a bit of experience. The advantage of painting light fixtures is they do not get any wear and flaws are difficult to see when the light is on. However, trying to paint an installed fixture is an entirely different and best avoided project.

Uninstalled light fixtures are easy to paint with spray cans and a bit of experience. The advantage of painting light fixtures is they do not get any wear and flaws are difficult to see when the light is on. However, trying to paint an installed fixture is an entirely different and best avoided project.

We had much older fixtures, but took them down and spray painted them with Rustoleum metallic paint when we were having the house rewired. I'm actually really pleased with how they came out--we did this nine years ago and here's how one looks today (excuse the dust--need to vacuum up there!):

It's the same color (some kind of ORB color--can't remember which but I attempted to match it to some other fixtures in the house, and probably still have the can if helpful) as when it was first painted. The slight imperfection on the left side is from when it was first painted and I couldn't be bothered to redo it a second time--no changes to speak of to the finish since they went back up. We rewired the fixtures at the same time so had taken them completely apart, which you would need to do to spray them effectively. It helped that I had nothing whatsoever invested in the fixtures--they were not-great-looking brass and one had been painted by a PO along with the ceiling, so if it hadn't turned out well, we would just have replaced them and been out the cost of a can of spray paint. But they look much, much nicer than pre-paint--money well spent until we can someday replace them.

I have changed the color of a few light fixtures. IMO RubNBuff is superior to paint for this application. RNB looks more realistic, is not as messy, and gives dimension and depth to the color that you won't get from a solid color of paint. It is easiest to apply with the fixture uninstalled but can be done on a fixture that is hanging. You simply rub it on and buff it off. It comes in several different colors.

In order to paint (or Rub n Buff), you will need to access the ENTIRE pole. Since the glass narrows, the light will need to be removed from the ceiling and taken apart. The manufacturer might have some information regarding the steps/possibility of taking the entire light apart and more importantly, getting it back together.

I'd do rub and buff--you'll have more control over final color than with spray paint and it seems like you just want to alter it a bit.

If Halloween costumes have taught me anything, it's that Rub n Buff doesn't care if the material is metal or plastic or foam rubber.

I see lots of people see this as easy..however due to the style..of the fixture…taking it down and taking it apart will be necessary…(a big job by itself)…and putting it back together…climbing up a high ladder…re-installing it….will all offer excellent opportunities to scratch the new paint…is a slight color change worth all those risks?..i will say if you do go ahead…a simple spray paint in a can is the best product to use …as it has a high glue content in the paint that allows thinner more adhesive coats..and is less likely to scratch off easily

The bulb looks heavy and bulky..another added risk..if it breaks in the process of removing it to paint

I should also add that this really shouldn’t be done from a ladder..a scaffolding should be used for safety purposes..

All of my homes have had really high ceilings..one as high as 17’…so my opinion comes from lots of different experiences in this area

It’s above my island. Which I can stand safely on

Another Vote for RubNBuff.

One little tube will cover a surprisingly large surface.

Easy access is a start…getting the bulb off is the next challenge..

I can't see the bottom of the glass but I presume it is open to change the lightbulb. Neither am I sure if the glass shade is shorter than the rod but I am assuming so. I would not do any project requiring the light fixture to be uninstalled as the risk of damage to the fixture, handprints on the ceiling or damaging the island is just too great.

The globe is is likely not attached in any way and could be lifted to clear the bottom portion of the fixture.  Rub and Buff in a similar color could be applied to change the overall tone without needing a complete and even application. After doing the bottom portion, then put the glass back down and then do the top portion. Be sure to carefully apply painters tape around the ceiling at the top of the fixture as a single accidental swipe will leave you needing an expensive ceiling repaint.

If you are still thinking this might be a doable project, go buy a used fixture from ReStore or Goodwill and do a sample first.

Had another thought..many times these fixture are covered with a clear coat..to avoid tarnish..which could make a color change “ impossible”?.. try a cleaner to see if it removes any color/ tarnish…

@btydrvn

A clear coat would not make it impossible to change with RNB. It would be very easy.

Taking down the fixture is not a difficult job, and it will make the work much easier.