You ll first need to thoroughly clean the wicker.
Painting a wicker chair white.
The key is to not glob on a ton of paint on the brush.
You can also clean your wicker furniture without water.
If possible try to paint wicker furniture outside where there s adequate ventilation.
Using a standard brush i began applying the paint starting on the front of the chair pushing the paint into the weave.
Choose a clear day and for best results stay out of the wind lest dirt and leaves blow onto the fresh paint.
If you re using chalk mineral or milk paint it needs to be self sealing.
Use a gentle soap and water on a sponge to get into all the nooks and crannies.
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Then after the primer dries apply two light coats of oil based paint using either a compressor sprayer spray can or brush to apply.
The use of a primer is especially important if you are changing the color of the piece from dark to light.
Y ou can read more from our post spray painting 101.
You can use chalk paint mineral paint milk paint latex or even an oil base paint on wicker rattan and woven furniture.
Prep your wicker furniture by brushing off any loose paint chips dirt or debris with a soft medium bristle brush depending on the age condition of the wicker.
Self sealing paint means it does not need a wax or another type of clear topcoat to seal it to your furniture item.
Then use a shop vac with an attachment to vacuum into the nooks and crannies of the wicker.