Update Your Outdoor Lighting with this Easy DIY Outdoor Light Makeover

There are three areas on the outside of the home that, when maintained, really amp up the curb-appeal factor: The yard/landscaping, the front door and the outdoor lights. Before you go out and buy new, update what you have! See how to Paint a Front Door with Ease here and let’s talk about your outdoor light makeover…

Over time, your porch lights take some serious abuse from the extreme weather changes.  If your lights have faded like the one in the picture above…you are in desparate need of an outdoor light makeover.

I have provided affiliate links for your shopping convenience. If you buy something from clicking one of my links, I will get a commission from the sale. It will not cost you a penny more and allows me to keep sharing my ideas with you for free. You can see my full disclosure here. Thank you for supporting my blog!

Outdoor Light Makeover Supplies:

• Rustoleum Camouflage Brown Spray Paint
• Rustoleum Metallic Oil-Rubbed Bronze Paint
• Rustoleum Clear Protective Spray
• Modern Masters Statuary Bronze Metallic Paint
• Drop cloth or Rosin Paper
• Small paint brush
• Glass cleaner and a lint-free rag

Outdoor Light Makeover Supplies:

1)  Shut the breaker off for the porch lights.  Double-check the power by flipping the light switch on and off.

2)  Unscrew the lights and remove them from the brackets.  

3)   Separate the lights as much as possible. If you can’t remove the glass, tape it off to avoid over spray.

4)  Lay all of the lights out on the drop cloth or rosin paper (in an assembly-line order)

5)  Clean all of the pieces with Krud Kutter or dish soap & water prior to painting.

6)  Spray all of the metal pieces with the solid matte paint color first.  This color should be close to your metallic topcoat color.  Let dry.

7)   Next, completely cover the matte color with the metallic color. I chose Rustoleum Oil-rubbed bronze. This is what gives the sheen and give it a glam feel.  Let Dry.

8)  Using a small paint brush, detail the accents with the Statuary Bronze metallic paint.  Let dry.

9)  Spray a couple of coats of clear sealer over the top for extra protection.  Let dry.

10)   Clean the glass on the inside and outside.

11)   Replace the light bulbs.

12)   Put the lights back together and reinstall.

 Look at this beauty… This outdoor light makeover created easy,  inexpensive curb appeal..

Never ever underestimate the power of paint…it can make a world of difference.

Each and everyone of you inspire me and I LOVE to see the work that you’ve created. Feel free to share with me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. And as always, be sure to follow Diva Of DIY on Pinterest and sign up for our FREE Newsletter to receive the latest projects delivered straight to your inbox!

If you liked this project, check out these: