How to Paint a Wicker Chair

DIY Projects, Design and Decor, Homefront, Homefront Featured, Painting & Finishing, Video by Danny Lipford

Painting an old wicker chair is an easy DIY project that can breathe new life into old furniture. Here’s how to go about it.

  • Use an air compressor to blow off all the dirt and dust from the cracks between the caning.
  • Scrub the chair down with denatured alcohol to clean the surface.
  • Use a hot glue gun to reattach any loose caning.
  • Apply several light coats of spray paint to the chair.
  • Make sure the paint has dried completely before using the chair. Directing a fan on the chair for a few hours will help speed up the drying process.
  • Save any leftover paint to use for touch-up later.

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