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How to paint a wicker chair
How to paint a wicker chair
Overview
Wicker chair looking a little worse for wear? Don’t throw it out. With a little attention and a lick of paint, you can transform your chair and add years to its life.
We’d suggest doing this D.I.Y. project outside, with a drop sheet underneath your workspace in order to limit clean-up.
Steps
Remove dust and cobwebs
Use a microfibre cloth to wipe away any dust or cobwebs.
Lightly sand
Give your chair a light sand using sandpaper. Once you’ve finished, give the chair a quick wipe to remove any dust so that the paint goes on smoothly.
Prep and paint your chair
It’s time to paint your chair! The first step is to apply the undercoat – this will help your colour adhere to the chair’s surface and prevent any old paint or varnish leaking through. Leave to dry.
You can then apply the spray paint, and we have a wide range of colours to choose from. You’ll want to apply at least two to three coats, depending on how deep you want the colour.
Leave to dry.
Safety tip: Make sure you’re wearing PPE (safety mask, glasses and gloves) while applying the undercoat and paint, and follow the product’s instructions.
Style your space
All that’s left is to style your space. Think about the new colour of your chair and how you can complement it in the wider space with other items like decorative cushions, candles or a side table.
Sit back and enjoy
Enjoy your freshly painted wicker chair! Upcycled wicker chairs are practical additions for entertaining, and they’re a great way to add a pop of colour to your space
Check out our wide range of spray paints to refresh and transform your chair
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Health & Safety
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer. You can also use a simple test kit from Bunnings to indicate the presence of lead-based paint.
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer. You can also use a simple test kit from Bunnings to indicate the presence of lead-based paint.