What do you do with old ceiling light fixtures?

There are also plenty of nonprofit organizations that take old light fixtures, along with other household items, and sell them to people. So give your old light fixtures a better home than the landfill – even if you think they are junk.

What can I do with old light globes?

Upcycle your old glass globes inexpensively and easily to create beautiful outdoor table lighting, festive holiday decor, beautiful mantle accents and more. There is no limit to where a can of paint, an old globe light and a battery operated tea light can take you!

How do you paint a light fixture?

Step one – Turn off the electricity to the light. Turn off the light switch and breaker for the light.
Step Two – Tape off the area.
Step three – Clean the light fixture before painting.
Step four – Apply paint.
Step Five – Reassemble the painted light fixture.

Can ceiling fans be recycled?

Some recycling centers will take the entire fan including the blades, metal blade irons, and remote control batteries. We recommend taking your old ceiling fan to your local recycling center to see what they can recycle from your ceiling fan. Make sure to dispose of light bulbs properly as well.

How do you remove an old flush mount ceiling light?

FLUSH MOUNTS

Locate the ornamental finial (round thingy – bolt) in the bottom of the light.
Hold the glass part of the light with one hand.
Turn the finial (round thingy – bolt) counter-clockwise to loosen it.
When it is completely loose, carefully lower the glass part.

Where do I get my antique lighting from?

We source a lot of our lights from Churches. Good quality reproduction lighting is often very expensive therefore making antique lighting very affordable, the workmanship of the old lights is second to none. We stock a wide range of lighting from 19th Century glass chandeliers right through to the 50’s and 60’s ceiling globe lights.

Are there any old lights still on sale?

Sale Still On! We’re still clearing out old lines of stock, at reduced prices. You can find all our on-sale lighting and clocks here. Award-winning family-run business, since 2014. Experts in vintage and retro lighting. Free UK mainland shipping on all overs over £100. Bulk discounts on our exclusive Revivals retro lighting.

Where can I buy Olde Good Things lighting?

Olde Good Things is proud to say we stock a large variety of antique lighting for your next restoration project. Use our online search filter to find the antique lighting and lighting accessories you need or contact us with your specific size requirements and we will check stock availability across all of our warehouses.

Where can I buy Victorian lights for sale?

Here at UKAA we have a large range of interior Victorian antique lighting for sale, these include original lamps, salvaged chandeliers, old lanterns, industrial globe lights, lighting fixtures, period wall and ceiling lights. They are available to view online or at our UK based reclamation yard in Staffordshire.

What kind of light fixtures are in antique homes?

Some of the earliest pieces are done in brass and were large, functional pieces. You can often find brass chandeliers that have been converted to electricity but originally held candles. Another choice in antique light fixtures is metal chandeliers with intricate patterns and detail work.