Wicker furniture is usually composed of material that is woven, stiff such as rattan, willow, reed, or paper wrapped wire. Wicker furniture can be used on decks, patios as well as indoors. The paint applied on wicker furniture that has been outside may start to flake off and peel and in this condition you may have to repaint your wicker furniture by removing the old paint from it and have to repaint the wicker furniture. Take proper care of your wicker furniture if you want to extend the durability and life of your furniture, somehow this furniture may need to repaint after a short period of time.
Easy Steps to Paint Wicker Furniture
Here are some easy and quick steps to paint your wicker furniture with a brush. Follow the given steps carefully:
- Work Area: Well-ventilated area should be used to perform this process in order to avoid any self-damage, remember to wear safety equipments such as face mask, eye goggles, and hand gloves.
- Vacuum: Now, vacuum the entire wicker furniture in order to get rid of dust and small particles from your furniture.
- Wipe: Mix mild soap in a bucket with warm water then dip a sponge in the mixture, now clean the wicker completely with this mixture and then wipe it with a clean cloth and let the wicker dry for few hours.
- Liquid Deglosser: Liquid Deglosser is a chemical solution which helps to remove the glossy layer from a painted item. Apply liquid Deglosser with a wet clean sponge and rub the entire area with it.
- Prime: Now, use primer which are based for wicker furniture. Leave the wicker for 24 hours so that it dries completely.
- Paint: After the wicker dries fully, take the suitable paint and a new soft paintbrush and start your painting process on the entire area then keep it for about 24 hours in order to make it dry fully.