Following these instructions will bring help bring your outdoor wicker furniture back to life.
Things You Will Need
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Remove all cushions from your wicker chairs and sofas. Using a garden hose, wash down the tops of all pieces. Turn the pieces over and wash down their undersides. Remove as much paint as possible.
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Go over the entire piece with a scrub brush. Using a toothbrush, scrub in between any reeds of cane that are exceptionally dirty. Do this on both the tops and bottoms of the furniture. Hose down each piece again.
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Check each piece for signs of mold. If any are apparrent, spray on a bleach-and-water formula and scrub with a toothbrush. Again, hose down each piece thoroughly. Allow to dry for 24 hours.
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When all pieces are dry, check for broken reeds. Using wood glue, glue any broken pieces back into place and allow to dry.
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Lay a painter's drop cloth on the ground and place each wicker piece on it. Spray-paint primer on the top of each piece. When dry, turn each piece over and spray-paint the primer underneath. Allow this to dry.
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Using the desired color of paint, spray-paint each piece of furniture, top and bottom. Allow to dry for at least 24 hours. If necessary, repeat by spraying a light second coat of paint.
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Finally, using a clear sealer, spray-paint each piece (top and bottom). Allow to dry for 24 hours before replacing cushions for use.
The Drip Cap
- Wicker furniture is one of the most widely used styles of outdoor decor.
- Using a garden hose, wash down the tops of all pieces.
- Hose down each piece again.
- Allow to dry for 24 hours.
- When all pieces are dry, check for broken reeds.
- Using the desired color of paint, spray-paint each piece of furniture, top and bottom.