How to Refinish Resin Wicker
You can refinish your own resin furniture and restore it to an almost-new condition if it looks like it's fading or needs updating. Resin is made from polyethylene and looks very shiny, like plastic. It is a good finish for outdoor or patio furniture because it tends to resist scratches and dents.
In order to paint over resin, you will need some high-bond paints made specifically for use with plastics and resin.
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Clean the resin wicker by spraying a mold and mildew remover product on it. Wait a minute for it to soak before you wipe it down with paper towels. Dry it completely.
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Set the wicker outside or in a well-ventilated area before applying any paint.
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Wear gloves and lay down newspapers or drop cloths.
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Apply a coat of primer paint made specifically for resin (see Resources). Use a natural bristled paintbrush and make the coat very thin so it doesn't clump over the wicker strands. Let it dry for 24 hours.
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Apply a light coat of paint over the dry primer with a spray can. Use light, even strokes to coat the wicker, holding the can about a foot away from the furniture.
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Paint a second coat when the first coat has dried completely. Let it dry for 48 hours before using the furniture.
Things You Will Need
- Mold and mildew remover spray
- Old newspapers or drop cloths
- Primer paint
- Paint for plastic furniture
- Paintbrush
- Rubber gloves
Tip
Paint the wicker furniture in an area where it won't come into contact with flying debris or insects that might stick to the paint.
References
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Susan Reynolds has been a writer since 2008. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of South Florida and is a licensed real estate agent in Florida.
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