Fan reveal

I am a frugal person. So, while I was not aesthetically pleased by my shiny brassy den fan, it works well. Plus a replacement of the same quality with an updated appearance would cost ~$150.

This is not my fan, but you get the idea

(image via homedepot.com)

Enter Krylon Spray paint in Oil Rubbed Bronze (ORB)

(image via amazon.com)

Plus some leftover Minwax gel stain in red elm. 

(image via unifireusa.com)

Finished fan. That turned out nicely.

I didn't feel like taking the whole fixture down, hence the impromptu painting station. Sorry for the graininess - this is from my cell phone.

Project breakdown ~ 

        paint:      $2.97 + tax

        stain:       workshop freebie (use maybe 1/4 c)

        time:       hands on, 2-3 hrs [my fan was especially grimy]; including dry time, 24 hrs

Tips:

1. Turn off power at breaker before dismantling. This prevents grumbling when you interrupt others' gaming time unexpectedly.
2. Label the fan blade and arm locations, so that reassembled fan is balanced.

This post has been linked to My Backyard Eden's  Make it Yours Day {18}