The first step in staining or painting outdoor furniture is to make certain that the wood.
Wicker furniture paint or stain.
Scuff sand the piece if it has a worn lacquer or varnish finish.
Paint stain outdoor wood furniture step 1.
Before we go any further let s answer a pretty common question regarding this kind of furniture renovation.
Things you will need drop cloth vacuum cleaner bucket mild soap clean rags box fan optional 80 grit sandpaper liquid sanding product paintbrushes oil based wood stain powdered fabric dye clear lacquer clear varnish liquid wax.
If possible try to paint wicker furniture outside where there s adequate ventilation.
Take your sponge and dunk it in the warm soapy water.
The next step is to sand the surfaces to be stained.
Clean each piece before you stain it.
To remove dirt and grime wash with a solution of one ounce of weak.
Paint and stain are very similar both in their composition as in their final look.
Wicker furniture can be finished with a transparent oil based wood stain.
Indoor wicker is typically made from rattan plant fibers or woven paper while outdoor wicker.
A semi transparent stain is applied and performs similarly to the transparent stains.
Prepare a dye.
Use a cup of bleach diluted in a quart 95 l of.
Dye can penetrate a finish that isn t too heavy.
Solid color stain or paint.
The best stain for wicker transparent oil stain.
How to stain wicker or rattan furniture step 1.
Use your stiff bristle brush to loosen dirt flaking paint and so on from the wicker.
The ideal paint for wicker used outdoors is partially dependent on the composition of the furniture.
If the old finish is in fairly good condition it s.