How to Clean & Repaint a Wicker Chair

Cleaning a Wicker Chair for Repainting

• 1

  Use a wire brush to scrape old paint off of any solid areas of the wicker chair.

• 2

  Vacuum the wicker chair to remove dirt and the chipping paint.

• 3

  Dust the wicker chair thoroughly with a damp sponge.

• 4

  Let the chair dry completely.

• 5

  Use a can of compressed air to blow any remaining dust or dirt from the crevasses between the wicker.

Repainting a Wicker Chair

• 6

  Select an enamel spray paint with which to paint the wicker chair.

• 7

  Hold the spray paint 8 to 10 inches away from the wicker chair. Paint with broad, even stokes.

• 8

  Cover the wicker chair with one coat of paint and let the chair dry.

• 9

  Spray the wicker chair with a second coat of paint.

• 10

  Let the wicker chair dry for 48 hours before allowing anyone to sit in the chair.