How do I repair this wicker chair?

Hi Chris,

If you can get the loose pieces where they belong, you could wrap them in Saran wrap (which shouldn't stick to the glue) then put some masking tape around that to hold everything in place until the glue dries. I hope this helps you. Wishing you the best.

Hello. I would try some of those larger plastic spring clamps in a clothes pin type fashion to tie the repair down.

Alternatively if you’re just using minimal mount of glue ( no excessive leaking) you could try some large craft sticks and some craft wire splinting the wrap repair in a medical fashion to wire tightly ......later with removing wood splint and wire when the glue is dry.

How about removing the pieces of wrap and using the dip they use for tool handles?? Its like a plastic dip and it comes in alot of colors!! I belueve it would be more durable..

Claps used for woodworking, clothespins, rope

You can use blue painters tape to hold the loose parts until the glue dries. It's low tack, slight stretch, and shouldn't stick to the glue. Try using E6000 glue.

Bungee chords may also work to hold the glued-in end pieces tight until they set.

We learned this year that most of wicker/rattan chairs are now made of a resin that is weatherproof--you weave it in as wicker is but the resin can be stiffer--you might want to look online to see how they do it. Initially, we tried to find a person to redo our high back white wicker rockers--beautifully made--but no one could/would do it and we found no one who actually knew where to purchase the rolls of wicker. We had already repainted them a few years ago and that did give them some xtra mileage. To purchase two matching high back rockers, we paid about $560. and chose an antique pecan color. We like them and they look nice but as comfy as our originals? No. Good luck in redoing your current chairs!

I had the same issue with my wicker porch furniture I turned my chairs over for easy access and after tightening up and rewrapping the loose end I held it in place with needle nose pliers while spreading some E6000 glue and wrapped the area in twine rope, just the cheap stuff from the dollar store.The rope holds the glued ends down It’s been several years and still holding. I hope this helps Good Luck

Hi, Chris!

Masking tape may work to hold the pieces in place while the glue dries. Or, use hot glue to temporarily hold the pieces in place while a better glue for outdoor use dries. Rolls of replacement wicker or reed can also be purchased on eBay. I hope this helps!

I would re- wrap when wicker is slightly soft

Hi Chris, this video will show you how to go about repairing your wicker furniture - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ3jgiE7idM

Wrap and use a small piece of masking tape (or paint tape) to hold the pieces in place until the glue is dry.