It all has a hand crafted tropical look that meshes so well with the rest of my easy going beachy boho style.
Painting bamboo rattan furniture.
Coat the sanded bamboo furniture with oil based stain using a paintbrush manufactured for use with oil paints.
If you choose to do it outdoors then keep in mind that dust in the air can compromise the finish of the painted furniture.
Wait eight hours for the stained bamboo to dry.
Rattan takes time to paint evenly but a careful job yields many summers of outdoor use even more if the rattan lives in the shelter of your porch.
Well it takes more like a ton of swipes pats and touch ups with a brush but it x2019 s not an impossible task.
Soft tones can be difficult to find most manufacturers seem to lean towards a garish palette but some lovely shades are available.
Wipe excess stain from the bamboo with cloth rags.
If you spray paint the furniture indoors make sure that the area is well ventilated.
How do i do it.
If possible try to paint wicker furniture outside where there s adequate ventilation.
Furniture made from bamboo can give your home an exotic look and it s relatively cheap to buy but it usually comes unpainted.
Painting rattan bamboo furniture tuesday july 26 2016.
Painting bamboo furniture and rattan furniture is a snap when you use a paint sprayer.
But you hate its disgusting brown color.
I don t know about you but i love rattan furniture and i have always been drawn to it.
You love the new outdoor set of furniture you found at the thrift store.
Colour is the quickest and prettiest way to gussy up furniture and spray paint is the best way to achieve a smooth even finish on bamboo cane and rattan.
Add an additional coat of stain to the bamboo furniture if you want a darker finish.
Bamboo has a smooth.
If you want to make your piece stand out more you can easily paint it within a weekend.
Choose a clear day and for best results stay out of the wind lest dirt and leaves blow onto the fresh paint.
Painting rattan furniture for outdoor use.
Prepping stubborn paint on wicker is very important.
Painting rattan furniture is not hard once you have all the supplies at hand.
Not to fret you can paint rattan furniture with a few swipes of a brush.
But i love using a sprayer for these kinds of jobs for a few reasons.