Can cane back chairs be painted?

Pat8863448
by Pat8863448
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  • SandyG SandyG on May 16, 2017

    1. Definitely: Set up your work area. ...
    2. Remove old, flaky paint. ...
    3. Let the chair dry for 24 to 48 hours, and then sand it with light-grit sandpaper, concentrating on smoothing the rough edges. ...
    4. Vacuum the sanded wicker chair to remove dust.
    5. Apply primer. ...
    6. Dry the chair for 24 hours. ...

    7. Paint on the finish.


  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on May 16, 2017

    Yes they can.If there is a finish on them you will have to sand that first,clean,prime with two coats of primer allowing to dry in-between using a foam brush,paint and seal with a few coats on a non-yellowing polycrylic.