Sunday, February 21, 2010

I want to redo an outdoor wicker chair that has faded through weather. What kind of paint should I use?

I am giving a wicker chair a touch up job but I am unsure what product to use. Should I use lacker? Oil? Stain? Varnish? What kind of finish do I need for RATTAN?I want to redo an outdoor wicker chair that has faded through weather. What kind of paint should I use?
Wicker is very difficult to paint because paint doesn't adhere to it very well. A specialist primer like Bullseye 123 or something that claims to prime ceramic walls tiles is best. Leave a full day before before going onto the next type of paint. After priming you have a choice. You can go straight on with a finish paint, eggshell or even spray car paint or if you want you can first put the appropriate undercoat before your finish coat. The purpose of this is twofold. It acts as a non-slip mat between the hard surfaces of your primer and finish coat and also, as a softer paint acts as a cushion to absorb knocks and give more chance your finishcoat will not chip.I want to redo an outdoor wicker chair that has faded through weather. What kind of paint should I use?
I would use Krylon spray paint. It will weather proof it and get into the nooks and cranies that a brush won't get to. It will dry more evenly on Rattan.





Krylon Interior-Exterior spray paint http://www.krylon.com/main/locator.cfm





Also comes in over 40 colors!


http://www.krylon.com/main/color_product鈥?/a> Indoor/Outdoor Paint
A semi-gloss is best for wicker. It should last 10 years at least. It is available in most colors and should be sprayed on. Make it beautiful.
Light colour stain,to keep the nature of the cane.

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