If you have a piece of wicker furniture that needs a little facelift, you can paint it! Use this painting wicker furniture tutorial to transform old wicker furniture into something new and beautiful.
Sometimes we have furniture that needs a little sprucing up, right? It may be a pillow that needs a new cover, or a couch that needs new cushions. Wicker furniture is notorious for needing a little refreshing once in a while.
If you have a piece of wicker furniture that needs a facelift, try this technique. It’s surprisingly quick and easy and will make your furniture look new.
I took a tired table that was on my front porch and gave it new life with just Krylon, tape, and paper! See the detailed steps below and try your hand at making this same pattern on any furniture that you would like to redo — indoors or out.
Note: If you want more furniture refinishing inspiration, check out How To Refinish Wood Furniture and Refinishing a Vintage Cabinet.
How To Paint Wicker Furniture
Start with your piece of furniture. I have had this sad little table covered with a tablecloth on my porch for years. It was time to let the magic of Krylon make this piece shine.
Keep reading to check out the process – and the final product!
Supplies Needed
- Piece of wicker furniture
- Paper
- Painter’s tape
- Krylon spray paint (I used Ballet Slipper, Blue Ocean Breeze, and Citrus Green colors)
Instructions
The Color Master line is a paint and primer in one so I dove right into my little table. Are you ready to start painting wicker furniture of your own? Here’s how.
Step 1
I gave the table a few coats of Ballet Slipper to start the transformation.
I usually do this kind of thing in the grass so I don’t have to protect the ground. However, if your hubby does not like pink grass, or if you are doing this on another surface, be sure to lay down a drop cloth or other something else to protect your work surface.
Step 2
Then mask off the top of your table. To avoid any overspray, I also used old newspapers at the bottom and taped those on.
Step 3
Next, I put a standard 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper right in the center of my project and secured it with painter’s tape.
Step 4
Give that area a few coats of Blue Ocean Breeze. Be sure to do a coat from each direction to get full coverage. When you remove the piece of paper in the center, you will still have a pink area.
Step 5
Cut a 6-inch square from another piece of paper and lay it in the center as shown below. Tape around the square and pink rectangle as shown. Use additional newspapers to protect from overspray.
Step 6
Spray with Citrus Green, once again spraying from all directions. Remove the piece of paper, masking tape, and newspaper to reveal your completed design. Doesn’t it look great?
This little table now has a new life and a prominent home on my porch for the season.
Painting Wicker Furniture Project Tips
I have a couple of tips to help ensure that your project turns out perfectly.
- Focus on painting wicker furniture from all sides. This helps get the paint in all of those cracks and crevices to give your furniture a more professional-looking finish.
- Always be sure to spray paint objects outside in a well-ventilated area.
FAQs
Here are a couple of questions that I see readers ask about making this project. Please check to see if I’ve already answered it below if you have a question. Don’t see it? Leave it for me in the comments!
What kind of paint do you use on wicker furniture?
I recommend using paint that is safe for both indoor and outdoor use. That way, you can feel comfortable using your furniture outdoors if you want to.
Is it better to spray paint or brush paint wicker furniture?
The challenge you face when painting wicker furniture is getting good coverage in all the cracks and spaces. Although you could get pretty good surface coverage by painting your wicker furniture with a paintbrush, spray paint will give you much better coverage.
Do you have any outdoor furniture that could use a facelift this season?
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Supplies
- Wicker furniture
- Paper
- Painter's Tape
- Krylon Spray Paint
- Canvas or other cover to protect your work surface optional
Instructions
- Give the furniture a few coats of your base paint color (I used Ballet Slipper).
- Mask off the top of the table and cover other parts of the table with newspaper to prevent overspray.
- Put a standard 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper right in the center and secure it with painter’s tape.
- Spray a few coats of Blue Ocean Breeze on the top of the table. Do a coat from each direction to get full coverage so that you will still have a pink area when you remove the piece of paper.
- Place a 6-inch square piece of paper in the center and position it like a diamond. Tape around the square and pink rectangle. Continue to use newspapers to protect from overspray.
- Spray with Citrus Green. Spray from all directions. Once it's dry, remove the paper tape and masking to reveal your completed design.
I never thought about spray painting wicker! I have a few pieces I was going to give away and now instead I think I’ll go buy some Krylon. Thanks for the inspiration!
So vibrant! Love it!
Love this – such a pretty makeover!
This came out super fun! I need to get my painting on this week. Inspired!!!