Chandeliers are elegant, and quite expensive pieces of lighting fixtures. These impressive, and ornate lighting pieces have been the staple of large ballrooms, ornate mansions and palaces of royalty and the affluent.
However, these historically valuable lighting fixtures are now now seen also in small and medium-sized homes, and also provide the same magical glow and aura that they have famously been known for. Owning a chandelier presents many challenges to its owners, since these lighting pieces could at times be complicated pieces, requiring constant care and meticulous attention to every detail.
A chandelier has many vital parts, and each part deserves as much attention as the rest of the fixture. Owners of these pieces need to know a lot when it comes to properly maintaining it,as well as in implementing the best repair options when parts of it are damaged or blemished.
Simple Chandelier Cleaning Options To Follow
If you want a classical, or trendy looking chandelier to remain shiny and alluring, buying specially-made chandelier cleaners, which are sold at lighting stores, will make your life much easier if you have these fixtures at home. Among the things to keep on hand whenever you own a crystal chandelier are: Miniature lamp shades that are interchangeable for special occasions or just to change with the seasons; chandelier cleaning fluids (glass cleaners will do), and spare light bulbs just in case some of the bulbs get busted.
How To repair A Chandelier With Basic Equipments
- First, place the chandelier on a flat level surface, or anywhere it can safely stay for 24 hours. By using one of the arms that is not broken, carve the foam block to conform to the shape of the chandelier arm.
- Place broken arm into foam block to see if it fits properly against the chandelier base. Ensure that the broken edges meet perfectly. If not, adjust for exact alignment
- Verify if more support is needed for the broken arm. In some case, it will need to be wired into place as well as positioned with the foam.
- Utilize a wire from the top of the chandelier or the other arms to support broken arm. This is to ensure that the fixture's arm will be positioned correctly. If wire is needed, try to use as little as possible because once the glue is in place it sets up quickly and too many wires to tighten may take too long.
- Before gluing the broken piece, untwist any wires attached to chandelier base or other arms. Slide foam block 0.5" away from broken edge.
- Apply appropriate amounts of glue according the package instructions onto both broken edges. Slide the foam block back to mate edges. Twist the wires with needle nose pliers to secure the arm while drying.
- It is advisable to wait around 24 hours before handling, to ensure that the glue has time to cure fully.
Some of the more modern, custom designed, minimalist, or abstract chandeliers will have different radiating light forms. It would be best to check out the virtually endless amount of possibilities you could have, to accessorize your own home. Many home owners have modern chandeliers that hang like several small versions of a typical halogen lamp upside down, i.e. facing the floor instead of the ceiling.
These chandeliers use with less powerful light bulbs, and can suit motifs ranging from the most black and white modern décor to a rustic designed office or living room. The most important thing to note, is that whatever chandelier designs you choose, it is vital to know the basic art of repairing these fixtures, using simple home repair solutions like glue and other industrial sealants and adhesives.
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