How to paint this chair
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Shannon on Oct 08, 2014One option might be Chalk Paint. If you search on Pinterest for "Chalk Paint Chair" you'll find a ton of examples. Also, here is a blog post about using chalk paint for chairs/fabric: http://www.artsychicksrule.com/2014/05/painted-upholstered-chair-makeover-chalk-paint.htmlHelpful Reply
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Karen K on Oct 08, 2014Thank you Shannon. I will research for sure.Helpful Reply
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Trent-Tonya Sharp on Oct 08, 2014i painted mine with rustoleum 2x ultra cover spray paint let it dry real good and so it would have a little shine to it the rustoleum semi gloss sprayHelpful Reply
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Carole on Oct 08, 2014A very light sand, wash to get the dust off then prime and spray paint. Spray paint will get into the nooks and crannies and be quicker and easier to do than painting by hand. If the cushion covers are removable and the colour not to your liking, then simply dye them. Please post a picture here when you are done - would love to see what you do.Helpful Reply
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Karen K on Oct 08, 2014Thank you Carole. What type of spray paint do you recommend? Anything special?Helpful Reply
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Teri on Oct 08, 2014I did these exact chairs few years ago. At Wal-Mart I got a spray paint for wicker. It worked perfectHelpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Oct 09, 2014Why not try a dark Polyshades by Min-Wax - combo stain and Poly. Will darken but not conceal the rattan/cane. Furnishings don't have to be all the same colour. These chairs say "sunroom" like no other finishes. I wouldn't paint at all.Helpful Reply
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Kit389052 on Oct 09, 2014Spray paint in your favorite color, hold cans 6 to 8" from surface one or two coats, let dry between coats. Do not use heavy coats, just move can and go lightly.Helpful Reply
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Michele on Oct 09, 2014I used spray expoxy that is used for appliances to update my wicker. It really clung to the straw and made a nice finish. It might work here, too.Helpful Reply
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Carol Harris on Oct 09, 2014I have the same chair in my sun room, and I cleaned them good and than spray painted them white, they look like new, so I think you could paint them any color you likeHelpful Reply
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Lynn on Oct 09, 2014If you go with the Rustoleum, or any spray paint, I suggest you buy a comfort grip for the spray can - not expensive and so helpful in getting the job done.Helpful Reply
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Bibi Sweet67 on Oct 09, 2014I say paint but make sure to prime it first so the paint can stick to the wood good.Helpful Reply
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Kim Taylor on Oct 09, 2014I painted mine black with spray paint but I still need to add a clear coat. When I put it against the wall, it rubbed some of the paint off.Helpful Reply
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PattyAnn on Oct 09, 2014I just painted some dining room chairs and I used Rustoleum Primer and Paint in one and I used the easy spray grip on the top ($5.95). I did 2 coats - put a light first coat on and then spray the 2nd coat. I have used this same paint on wicker several times. A light spray Poly afterwards would seal it nicely.Helpful Reply
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Baerbel Kurz on Oct 09, 2014I would use Chalk Paint.Helpful Reply
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Trent-Tonya Sharp on Oct 09, 2014alot of suggestions to use chalk paint so is this for inside or outside??????? if outside can the chalkpaint be outside ????Helpful Reply
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Lorre Hopkins on Oct 10, 2014You can make chalk paint by adding Calcium Carbonate Powder to any paint you want, interior or exterior. If you go online there are all kinds of recipes for making chalk paint, and also info on different ingredient to make it. (Such as grout mix or corn starch, but Calcium Carbonate is best. I purchased a chalk paint mix on E bay but you can also get Calcium Carbonate Powder at Amazon or your Health Food Store.) Then it is finished with wax-mini wax or other wax, clear or dark, or clear can also be darkened yourself to give it a more antique look) And of course you could seal it with a polyurethane spray.Helpful Reply
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Lynn on Oct 10, 2014I know Annie Sloan advertises that you can use chalk paint outside - but I would still seal it with a poly.Helpful Reply
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Carol Harris on Oct 10, 2014@Jan Kremer, here is a picture of one of the chairs I have painted I also made new covers for the cushions, just use good spray paint, it might take a couple of coats, this is the second season for these chairs, I will probably spray them again next spring, my chairs our out on a screened porch.Helpful Reply
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Karen K on Oct 10, 2014Thank you all for the help.Helpful Reply
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Jan on Oct 11, 2014I have rattan furniture which is dark and I use a spray stain "design master" get it at Michaels/or on-line (they use on Floral)---I use "Walnut" dark rich stain and it covers everything including paint---it may eventually rub off after years of use but no chipping or peeling---(don't waste money on October brown---ugly)---goes a long way---easy touch upHelpful Reply
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Nancy Jenkins on Dec 10, 2014Not planning on painting mine, just repairing splits caused by lazy movers on arm rests.Helpful Reply
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