How to Clean & Repaint Wicker

Cleaning and painting wicker is a good idea if the wicker has become extremely dirty or the paint is severely chipped and worn off. It's also a great way to change the look of your wicker from its common white motif to something dazzling without heading to the home and garden store to buy a new wicker set. You don't have to paint wicker all one color. Get creative and use complementary colors on your wicker pieces to give it a style all its own.

Warm soapy water with bleach
Sponge
Toothbrush
Hose
Oil-based wood primer
Outdoor acrylic spray paint

Instructions

- 1
  Take the sponge and thoroughly wash the wicker item with warm water and added bleach. Use enough bleach to make a strong mixture. Use the toothbrush to get into crevices and remove as much dirt and mold as possible.
- 2
  Rinse the wicker with a garden hose and allow a good 24 hours to dry. Place the item, such as a chair, upside down to allow water to run off and not seep into any cracks. Set a table on its side so it will dry more efficiently.
- 3
  Spray or brush two light coats of the oil-based primer onto the item. This creates a surface that allows the acrylic paint to adhere better. Let it dry according to the manufacturer's instructions before painting.
- 4
  Spray paint the item using smooth, steady strokes. You can spray paint in any direction: across, up and down, and around shapes. Just make sure to cover the entire item.
- 5
  Let dry for one hour before adding a second coat, if needed. Once it is finished allow at least 24 hours to dry.

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