How to Go Glam With a Chandelier
The DIY experts at HGTV Magazine
recreated this flea market find. Here’s how you can, too.
Red, Black, and White Bold Chandelier
Try this DIY from HGTV Magazine's Flea Market Flip Blowout!
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HGTV Magazine
Photo by: Marko Metzinger
Marko Metzinger
By:
Jodi Kahn
From:
HGTV Magazine
Materials Needed
- damp and dry rag
- painter's tape
- spray paint
- white socket covers
- light bulbs
- shades
Step 1
Remove and discard the old socket covers. Clean the chandelier with a damp rag, then wipe dry.
Step 2
Tape off the sockets with painter’s tape, then spray-paint the entire chandelier, including the chain. Let dry, then remove the tape.
Step 3
Add new white socket covers. Screw in new bulbs and attach new shades.
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