Steps For How To Stain Wicker Furniture
The steps are mentioned below for staining the wicker furniture:
- Clean The Furniture: The first step is to clean dirt and debris particles from the furniture with the solution prepared by combining the dish wash detergent and warm water. If there occur mold on the furniture surface then the users need to add the bleach with the prepared solution and clean the surface of the wicker furniture then allow the furniture to dry.
- Scuff The Furniture: Next step is to remove the varnish from the furniture surface. If the stain is applied on to the varnish coat of the furniture then the applied stain does not work successfully. So, remove the existing varnish by sanding the wicker furniture.
- Prepare A Dye Solution: Then make a solution by combining the solvent with dye powder. The users need to follow the instructions mentioned on the container while mixing.
- Strain The Mixture: Now take a nylon filter and strain the mixture to take away the solid particles from the mixture then pour the dye solution in the spray bottle. Then sprinkle the solution on the cardboard for testing the sprayer and adjust the position of the nozzle.
- Place The Furniture On Newspaper: Put the furniture on the newspaper and protect the surrounding area of the furniture with tape, plastic, or masking paper on which the users do not want to spray the dye solution.
- Spray The Solution On Furniture: Sprinkle the dye solution evenly on the underside of the furniture then set the furniture upwards and sprinkle the solution on the top surface. There is no need to clean the extra solution from the furniture as the dye solution quickly absorbs in the furniture.
- Let The Piece To Dry: At last, leave the wicker furniture to dry for an hour. Sprinkle 2 coats of polyurethane finish on the furniture so that the surface looks smooth and shiny.