Picked up a 50+ year old wicker chair for $10. Still has good bones
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Sheila D
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I brushed off some of the loose paint with a bristle brush, needs more, will wire brush be too harsh? Also, necessary to prime or just spray paint. Want to give the old girl a little of the tropics, maybe a light turquoise. What do y'all think?
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If you are careful a wire brush would not be too harsh. Just go a bit slow to make sure there's no damage done. This Martha video should help you once you are ready to paint. If you have an air compressor you can get a less expensive sprayer instead of using canned spray paint.
Z
on Sep 01, 2015
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I know nothing about cleaning the wicker chair, but the turquoise color sounds wonderful!!
Ann
on Sep 02, 2015
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I'd stain it a medium dark to keep the natural look, and use the turquoise in a cushion.
Marion Nesbitt
on Sep 02, 2015
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The color of the chair will depend on where you are putting it.I love the idea of turquoise.
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 02, 2015
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I would not use the wire brush on wicker. A good old bristle brush would be better. The color is up to you but you can never go wrong with white and add tropical pillows. Then if you want to change according to seasons, etc. it is easy to do.
Darlene Odom
on Sep 02, 2015
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