How to paint this chair

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My neighbor gave me a couple of these chairs. I would like to know how I would go about painting them a darker color to match my furniture on my sun room?

Shannon · Answer

One 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.html

Karen K · Answer

Thank you Shannon. I will research for sure.

Trent-Tonya Sharp · Answer

i 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 spray

Carole · Answer

A 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.

Karen K · Answer

Thank you Carole. What type of spray paint do you recommend? Anything special?

Teri · Answer

I did these exact chairs few years ago. At Wal-Mart I got a spray paint for wicker. It worked perfect

Marion Nesbitt · Answer

Why 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.

Kit389052 · Answer

Spray 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.

Michele · Answer

I 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.

Carol Harris · Answer

I 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 like

Lynn · Answer

If 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.

Bibi Sweet67 · Answer

I say paint but make sure to prime it first so the paint can stick to the wood good.

Kim Taylor · Answer

I 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.

PattyAnn · Answer

I 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.

Baerbel Kurz · Answer

I would use Chalk Paint.

Trent-Tonya Sharp · Answer

alot of suggestions to use chalk paint so is this for inside or outside??????? if outside can the chalkpaint be outside ????

Lorre Hopkins · Answer

You 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.

Lynn · Answer

I know Annie Sloan advertises that you can use chalk paint outside - but I would still seal it with a poly.

Carol Harris · Answer

@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.

Karen K · Answer

Thank you all for the help.

Jan · Answer

I 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 up

Nancy Jenkins · Answer

Not planning on painting mine, just repairing splits caused by lazy movers on arm rests.

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