Painting A Wicker Chair White

If possible try to paint wicker furniture outside where there s adequate ventilation.

Painting a wicker chair white. Prep your wicker furniture by brushing off any loose paint chips dirt or debris with a soft medium bristle brush depending on the age condition of the wicker. You don t want to end up with a lot of drippy looking sections. Cathryn brush painting victorian wicker photographer s chair. You can use chalk paint mineral paint milk paint latex or even an oil base paint on wicker rattan and woven furniture.

The key is to not glob on a ton of paint on the brush. Use a gentle soap and water on a sponge to get into all the nooks and crannies. Y ou can read more from our post spray painting 101. If you re using chalk mineral or milk paint it needs to be self sealing.

Then use a shop vac with an attachment to vacuum into the nooks and crannies of the wicker. The wicker must also be totally dry before painting so that the paint adheres properly and goes on evenly. Then after the primer dries apply two light coats of oil based paint using either a compressor sprayer spray can or brush to apply. Choose a clear day and for best results stay out of the wind lest dirt and leaves blow onto the fresh paint.

Tips tricks here. Self sealing paint means it does not need a wax or another type of clear topcoat to seal it to your furniture item. You can also clean your wicker furniture without water.