How to paint wicker furniture?
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Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Mar 29, 2012Bad news first. Because the last paint job was not properly prepared, you may always have peeling issues. The new paint is not going to soak thru the old paint and make it stick better. Now, I would take a med sanding sponge and scour off the lose points, the parts that are most likely to chip. Next, scrub the furniture with a clorox and soap solution. Then you are ready to apply a primer and finish paint. If this is wood wicker, a little roller will work better than the spray cans for longevity and less likelyhood of more peeling. Best, CharlesHelpful Reply
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HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC on Mar 30, 2012Sometimes it is the nature of the thing....painted wicker is never going to hold up well....unless you don't sit in it! Every time someone sits, they stretch the material. Charles is right....best way to do it is to strip what you did the last time and start over.Helpful Reply
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Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Mar 30, 2012And latex paint will be flexible where oil will not.Helpful Reply
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WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson on Mar 31, 2012Peace has it right. So often we think that an oil or alkyd paint is going to be more durable. It dries hard, gets brittle and cracks. . . especially when it goes over something that is flexible like unsealed wood or wicker.Helpful Reply
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Anne marie B on Jul 13, 2012Sorry I haven't replied to your comments before now. Thanks for all the great ideas!!! I repainted using your ideas with latex and a brush and roller, so far so GOOD!!! had the cushions recovered and it looks so much better. Thanks everyone!Helpful Reply
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