A drill will make this go much faster, but a Phillips head screwdriver will work, too.
It’s best to keep the screws all together in a bowl so none mysteriously run away from you. Keep it off to the side where it won’t get hit by wide-swinging fan blades or small children.
Start by removing each blade from each blade bracket. Install the screws into each blade bracket halfway in place. Then remove the down rod from the motor housing assembly. Install the screws into the holes in the top of the motor housing assembly. After that, remove the bottom faceplate from the motor housing assembly. Set the bolts and screws aside for later. Finish by removing the pull chains. Set them aside for later, too.
Either let it air dry or wipe it dry thoroughly with a clean rag when you’re done. And dry it thoroughly – you don’t want to be working with a wet or damp fan.
After sanding, make sure to wipe off any grains of residue. A clean rag and some soapy water is simple and works well. Let the parts air dry.
It’s easiest to work with primer in spray paint form when it comes to a ceiling fan. You could use generic liquid primer, but this stuff is much less messy and goes on easier and more evenly.
Neutral colors (grey, white, brown) generally always work, but brighter colors can add a splash of fun that match the room’s look, too. What’s more, you could even buy paint in shades of metal, like nickel or copper, to give your fan an updated, more modern look. If you don’t want certain bits to get painted, cover them with painter’s tape.
If you’ve only missed a teeny, tiny section, you could always touch it up with the right shade of permanent marker.
If this is getting a little confusing, wikiHow has articles on both installing ceiling fans and replacing ceiling fans that could help you decode how to do it correctly.
After that, your only job is to sit back and enjoy your newly painted ceiling fan!
