Instructions for Painting Wicker Furniture

Preparation

• 1

  Lay a drop cloth in your workspace. Because you will spray paint the furniture, a space outdoors or in a garage with the door open could be ideal.

• 2

  Remove any flaking paint by lightly scrubbing the surface of the furniture back and forth with a soft wire brush. Remove paint that is chipping or flaking in the crevices.

• 3

  Clean the furniture with a sponge and soapy water. Rinse it with a water hose.

• 4

  Allow the furniture to dry completely before proceeding to the next step.

Prime and Paint

• 5

  Turn the furniture upside down and spray the primer on in a thin layer. Pay attention to the crevices. Spray the paint on from different angles to ensure good coverage. Use gentle sweeping motions to guide the paint bottle.

• 6

  Turn the furniture right side up and repeat the priming process.

• 7

  Apply at least two coats of primer to the item allowing 1 hour for the primer to dry between layers.

• 8

  Use the same process to apply at least two coats of paint. Allow the paint to dry for at least 1 hour between coats.

• 9

  Allow the paint to dry at least 24 hours before sitting on it.