Can You Spray Paint Wicker Furniture?

Using spray paint is the most effective and efficient way to paint wicker furniture. Doing so can change the look of a room, a patio or a porch instantly. Take it further and make or buy coordinating cushions for the furniture to match its new coat of paint.

Significance

Painting wicker furniture is an easy way to update or alter the look of a room. It's also very inexpensive.

Benefits

Painting a single wicker headboard or a lone wicker ottoman a contrasting (or complementary) color can make a room "pop" visually. This thoughtful touch is an easy way to show off your decorating creativity.

Potential

If you don't already own wicker furniture to paint, visit a local consignment shop or thrift store to buy some inexpensively--then paint it to match your home, patio or garden when you get it home.

Warning

Spray painting wicker furniture is a messy project. If possible, do it outdoors when it is warm with a light wind. Also, if the furniture is already painted, remove old paint flakes with a wire brush before spray painting it a new color; otherwise the new paint will flake off with the old.

Considerations

The only decision you have to make before you begin is the color--do you wish to coordinate or complement the other colors in the wicker furniture's space? Maybe the furniture was painted in the past and you want to match the old paint. Maybe you wish to paint the furniture to match a set of cushions. Whatever color you decide to use, buy oil-based indoor/outdoor spray paint.

Process

Wash the furniture with a soapy sponge and a garden hose. When dry, set the furniture on a drop cloth before lightly sanding it or using a deglosser to prepare the surface to accept the spray paint. Spray the paint using sweeping motions from a variety of angles--wicker furniture has lots of nooks and crannies to fill with paint. Let the first coat of paint dry for at least an hour before, if needed, spraying a second coat.

Resources

• eHow article on liquid deglosser