Can I use spray paint on rattan furniture?

Knp25088497
by Knp25088497
Have a rattan furniture set in my 4 season room, the arms are dirty, have tried to clean them and the finish has worn off in places. Can the wood be painted?

  7 answers
  • Ann Cherkas Halstead Ann Cherkas Halstead on Sep 22, 2017

    Yes you can. Please remember rattan soaks up the paint so you may need an extra can. Use the Krylon for plastic.

  • Precious Pins Precious Pins on Sep 22, 2017

    yep! You can spray paint almost anything - just don't try styrofoam ;)

  • Sharon Sharon on Sep 22, 2017

    Yes you can paint, or you could lightly sand arms and use a spray-on spar varnish. If the color has faded on the arms after a light sanding you can first use a light coat of matching stain, then varnish when dry.

  • Angela Angela on Sep 22, 2017

    Absoluty! Spray paint works best for getting into the cracks and crevices of wicker and rattan.

  • Debbs Debbs on Sep 22, 2017

    We had some old rattan that I wanted to repurpose to the covered outdoor post. The finish was already looking a bit worn but I sanded any chipy edges, used the pressure washer, and then rather than spray paint, I chose an old paint brush and did more of a sparse "white wash" finish for an old frenchy shabby chic feel. I did not give any spray laquer or sealant as I did not want any shine, but now 3 full summers later they still look great as they are again...under cover.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 22, 2017

    Clean and dry the sicker,spray paint using two light coats allowing to dry in-between with Rustoleums 2X for wicker

  • Michelle Leslie Michelle Leslie on Nov 08, 2020

    Hi there, yes it can. Here's a handy video tutorial that will help you paint your rattan furniture  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOvK2AmDZ5U