Looking to paint my bamboo style indoor sunroom furniture...

Inga Zahodnik
by Inga Zahodnik
Not sure if it's wicker or what type of wood. It has a shiny glaze or stain on it. Can you recommend a type of paint. Should I be sanding it first. Would a spray paint be easier? Hoping to do them in black or charcoal . Also would you suggest painting the seat cushions to update them?
  7 answers
  • Suzanne Suzanne on May 03, 2017

    I would sand it lightly and then paint it with spray paint.

  • Deanna Young Deanna Young on May 03, 2017

    I have painted furniture like this before; you will want to lightly sand and use spray paint for your color. I would clear coat with an acrylic sealer; matte or shiny depending on the look you want.


    • Inga Zahodnik Inga Zahodnik on May 03, 2017

      Thank you for your reply. The sealer coat sounds good . Any idea what brand as I am new to this.

  • Sheryl Cowherd Turner Sheryl Cowherd Turner on May 03, 2017

    I would paint with a stain blocker like Kilz then spray paint any color you like. If you don't Kill it first, the color will bleed through the new paint unless it is a dark color like brown , black or navy blue.

  • Inga Zahodnik Inga Zahodnik on May 03, 2017

    Thank you , I am considering doing them in black. But good idea.

  • William William on May 03, 2017

    Looks like bamboo! I agree with Suzanne and Deanna. Lightly sand to remove the gloss and roughen the surface for paint. Use spray paint. Several light coats will give you a smooth finish. Seal with lacquer for a durable finish that won't crack under stress and movement. Rustoleum or Krylon.

  • Inga Zahodnik Inga Zahodnik on May 04, 2017

    Thank you will definitely give it a try.

  • Deanna Young Deanna Young on May 04, 2017

    We use Rust-Oleum for best cover on the paint and quality on the sealer