Looking Good Refinishing Wicker Rocking Chair
Once your wicker furniture is clean and dry the next step is to prep it for a paint job.
Refinishing wicker rocking chair. Use a wire brush with a scraper to remove old paint and rust from the solid portions of wicker furniture. Then I gave them a simple spray of 2 coats of Krylon semi-gloss white spray paint. Soak a length of wicker strand in water for about 30 minutes.
Remove the cork plugs from the spindle holes and use a belt sander to carefully level the seat repairs Photo 2. How To Refinish An Old Wooden Rocking Chair With The Idaho PainterVisit the Idaho Painters Channel here. Reinforce the seams and edges to prevent future wear.
I recommend using an oil-based indooroutdoor house paint applied using a compressor sprayer. Presenting our front porch rocking chairs. In years past I have seen far too many wicker pieces painted with Latex that begin to flake off only after a.
With a utility knife cut off any protruding ends of the old strand Image 1 and if possible glue the end to the underside of an intersecting piece of cane. After wiping off loose dirt wash the furniture with a sponge and liquid detergent. It remains flexible adheres to the wicker readily and is extremely durable.
A pair of needle-nose pliers can make it easier to work the strip through the weave. For mildewed areas add 1 cup bleach to the water. Carefully inspect the item for damaged reeds and glue any broken pieces back into place with wood glue and let it dry.
When that has thoroughly dried then the application of two light coats of oil-based indooroutdoor house paint. Carefully match the precise wicker or caning material. Once the new strand has softened cut off a section slightly longer than the length of the piece being replaced.