Do you just love old wicker furniture and the romantic look it gives any room or decor? Do you own wicker pieces that have seen their better days? Well then, it stands to reason that at some time or another you might need to know how-to paint wicker furniture like a pro to help extend its life.
So I’ve set up this handy wicker furniture painting article answering the questions I’m most often asked about How-to Paint Wicker Furniture.
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Answer: Preparing the wicker pieces is very important for a good quality paint job. So the first thing to do is to determine what kind of wicker you are dealing with because some of the cleaning methods are different for each type. The most common are rattan reed and paper fibre rush, but they each require different paint prepping and cleaning treatments.
Answer: Yes, the next step is to begin removing all the flaking and chipped paint that you can. Get a soft brass or wire brush and scrape off as much as possible. If it’s flaking badly, I have also found success using the side of a flat-head screwdriver blade or a house paint scraper tool, but be careful not to damage the wicker strands or weave as you scrape.
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Answer: Sometimes, if you are sure you are dealing with a rattan reed wicker piece, (rather than the paper wicker) the flaking paint can also be removed at a high-pressure car wash where you spray the piece yourself.
Keep in mind that it’s very easy to damage the rattan reed with extremely high pressure and the water may weaken the glue joints. Make sure the piece is completely dry before proceeding further. Leave it outside to dry on a warm, windy day.
Once the wicker piece is thoroughly dry, and you’ve removed all the paint that you can, lightly sand the rough edges to blend and also rough up the surface for the best paint adhesion.
Answer: Yes, you really should use a primer first! Be sure to apply at least two coats of oil-base wood primer to the bare spots, or the final paint coat will absorb like crazy, adding to your costs. The use of a primer is especially important if you are changing the color of the piece from dark to light.
Then after the primer dries, apply two light coats of oil-based paint, using either a compressor sprayer, spray can or brush to apply.
Answer: I recommend using an oil-based indoor/outdoor house paint, applied using a compressor sprayer. It remains flexible, adheres to the wicker readily, and is extremely durable. In years past, I have seen far too many wicker pieces painted with Latex, that begin to flake off only after a few years of application.
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However, there are many wicker experts, that swear by the good results they are experiencing with the new Latex paint products. Consult a paint expert at a reputable paint store before purchasing your supplies.
FYI: The quality of the spray paint cans has really improved over the years since I began painting wicker over 40 years ago. So you might find them more to your liking, but it will take several cans of spray paint to finish the job well.
Answer: Here are the steps I use for painting wicker furniture
Disclaimer: This article was written by Cathryn Peters based on her own personal experiences and knowledge about the antique wicker furniture industry acquired over the last 40+ years of providing wicker restoration services. Viewers may follow these directions using their own best judgment and no liability concerning your results is assumed by The Wicker Woman or Cathryn Peters.
If you’d rather not paint wicker yourself, search the National Furniture Repair Directory™-Wicker Category here on WickerWoman.com for someone to make any wicker repairs that might be needed or to find a furniture refinishing pro to strip, prep and repaint the wicker for you.
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