Painting A Wicker Chair White

If you re using chalk mineral or milk paint it needs to be self sealing.
Painting a wicker chair white. Then after the primer dries apply two light coats of oil based paint using either a compressor sprayer spray can or brush to apply. You can also clean your wicker furniture without water. Using a standard brush i began applying the paint starting on the front of the chair pushing the paint into the weave. 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.
Tips tricks here. If possible try to paint wicker furniture outside where there s adequate ventilation. Then use a shop vac with an attachment to vacuum into the nooks and crannies of the wicker. You ll first need to thoroughly clean the wicker.
Cathryn brush painting victorian wicker photographer s chair. Choose a clear day and for best results stay out of the wind lest dirt and leaves blow onto the fresh paint. You can use chalk paint mineral paint milk paint latex or even an oil base paint on wicker rattan and woven furniture. You don t want to end up with a lot of drippy looking sections.
The key is to not glob on a ton of paint on the brush. The wicker must also be totally dry before painting so that the paint adheres properly and goes on evenly. Y ou can read more from our post spray painting 101.