To paint, or not to paint...that is the question?
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Some say this is real wood and rattan ...and it would be a shame to paint it...the backboad was found in a total different curb shopping area and it is dark the chairs are natural...I designed it and I definitely want to paint it, great bones...as Lara would say...a real mix of mid century and maybe the 60's look now....I want the cane to pop...painted very white....on this primer gray...
18 answers
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PAINT IT!! If it makes you happy - do it! LOVE your idea!
Lisa Yenny Cocker
on Jul 05, 2015
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Paint it. Lots of rattan is painted. Restain the wood
Elaine
on Jul 05, 2015
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It's yours, do what you want!!
Sheila
on Jul 05, 2015
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There seems to be a crazy idea that all natural wood is beautiful. It is certainly not. Some is of course, but not all. If you want to paint it go for it. I think the dark wood and discoloured rattan is not a good look but that is my own personal opinion. I too would be happier with it painted if it were mine.
Carole
on Jul 05, 2015
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Paint it!
Judistar
on Jul 05, 2015
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I vote paint it! And then treat it with a dark wax particularly the decorative part on the top. Don't forget to post it when you get done.
LoriKindler
on Jul 05, 2015
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Yes! paint will brighten it up and look fabulous!
Linda OsborneMarvel
on Jul 06, 2015
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I have no hesitation about painting rattan or wicker. When the finish fades or chips and starts to leave 'droppings of paint' on my sunporch floor, power wash and paint are the next step. I'd go for it.
Barbara
on Jul 06, 2015
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This will be fabulous painted :)
Sharyn Diaz
on Jul 06, 2015
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For those pieces, yes paint them.
Irene
on Jul 06, 2015
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Paint away !!!!!!!
Deb Martin Knaff
on Jul 06, 2015
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Funny, so many posters chastise those of us who like painted things, yet you all above are unanimous! I would love to see the wood and metal a dark navy blue and the rattan, bright white, or even cream. However, it depends whether you will use it inside or out though!
Linda T
on Jul 06, 2015
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Paint!!
DebFA
on Jul 06, 2015
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Here's my philosophy on whether or not to paint---if it is for me, in my home and I would get more joy from painting it than not painting---paint away! If you're looking to sell and it is more valuable unpainted...don't paint. It's a simple philosophy, but it works!
Jennifer Terry- Calm and Collected
on Jul 06, 2015
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Who cares what other people think! If you will like it more painted, then paint it! Other people don't have to live with it :)
Gilly
on Jul 06, 2015
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Paint that sucker! Your choice, your home - enjoy!
Jamie
on Jul 08, 2015
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You made me laugh out loud with your "total different curb shopping area"!
Trudy
on Jul 09, 2015
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It looks like you're making a bench from a headboard and stools. I'd go ahead and paint it whatever colors work with your decor. All the cane seems to be in very good condition, but are you planning to paint the stool legs to blend in?
Charlotte Wood Eckel
on Jul 09, 2015
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