Tag Archives: lampshade

BROCADE LAMPSHADE LINER REPAIR

This elegant brocade lampshade had a deteriorating liner. Liners deteriorate and shred but the liners can be replaced and original trim re-applied.   The new liner in this lampshade was replaced with silk. Silk is a long term fix and is as pretty as the cover itself.

CONTEMPORARY LAMPSHADE REPAIR / RESTORE

Two very large (4″ x 25″ x 14 5/8″) contemporary lampshades restored.  The original lampshade had a standard linen fabric laminated styrene shade. After 20 years, the lampshades discolored but their lamp bases are a beautiful accent to their room.  They could not find new lampshades to fit and could not find new lamps they […]

NE OHIO LAMPSHADE LINER REPAIR, GLASS GLOBE LAMPS

Large drum lampshade liner repair. This shade sits on a lamp with a glass globe. I relined the shade with tricot fabric.  It is a a sheer fabric and works well on a lamp that has a globe holding the shade.  The globe filters the light, so the sheer liner allows maximum light through the […]

DECORATIVE ACCENT CONTEMPORARY LAMPSHADE REPAIR

Lampshade Recessed Spider Wire Repair: The deep recessed lampshade spider wire on this brown cone shade came unglued.   I reattached the spider wire to the original hard shelled paper (styrene) lampshade. I used black grosgrain to secure the loose wire.  Originally, black bias tape was used to glue the wire to the shade. If […]

ACCORDION PLEATED LAMPSHADE REPAIR

Accordion lampshades are a stiff pleated material.  The pleated lampshade cover is on a plastic liner.  Most often the spider wire (top wire) and bottom ring are attached to a plastic liner with paper tape or grosgrain.   Over time, the paper tape or grosgrain deteriorates and the wire lets loose off the shade.  This […]

NE OHIO PLEATED LAMPSHADE LINER REPAIR

Old pleated lampshade cover in great condition, but the liner needed replaced.  I replace lampshade liners regularly.  It is nice because there is typically no visible difference to the shade, except when the trim is replaced.  Over time, the trim, being on the very top of the shade, collects dust and discolors.  Sometimes replacing the […]

HOW TO CLEAN A FABRIC LAMPSHADE SAFELY

Many of my projects are liner only repairs and I always clean the shades with a lint roller.   I never use a liquid cleaner as I cannot repair liquid damaged fabric. I am restoring the cover and liner on this 23 year old silk lampshade and I wanted to show you the amazing job […]

LAMPSHADE LINER REPAIR

Square bell lampshade liner repair. This lampshade is the original shade with a new liner. The light is a little brighter with the new liner.  

NE OHIO LAMPSHADE LINER REPAIR

Lampshade liners deteriorate over time due to normal lighting after a decade, two or three!   I appreciate the original shade covers as they are strong and aged to the lamp. People are often told that the entire shade needs recovered and relined if the liner is brittle, but it is just not so.  I […]

Ohio Lampshade Restoration

  This old drum lampshade was so cracked that it had to be duck taped before tearing it down so it would not fall to  pieces.   I use the original material as a pattern for the new lamp shade and sometimes I have to go to extremes to keep the original from falling apart. The […]