Staining Wicker Furniture
There are many different types of outdoor furniture types wicker wrought iron aluminum and plastic but wood is by far the most popular.
Staining wicker furniture. The stain is intended to penetrate the wicker s surface. It s time to prime. Use an oil base spray primer formulated for use on wood such as zinsser cover stain view on amazon. Plan to put on a couple of.
Sep 9 2013 how to stain wicker or rattan furniture. It should not be allowed to puddle or create a surface film. Especially for those items used out doors or where the sun exposure is greater refinishing is a periodic necessity. If you want to darken the color of wicker or rattan furniture you ll get more even results if you use a dye which has better permeability.
In order to avoid over applying the stain back brush the wicker surfaces 15 minutes after the stain has been applied. Allow the wicker to air dry. An oil based wood stain is a. Wicker made of rattan reed willow paper fiber or other natural materials holds stain beautifully allowing you to customize the finish of your favorite furniture.
Refinishing wicker and rattan furniture sun rooms patios kitchens and sometimes even the more formal living areas are often graced by the beautiful lines of wicker and rattan furniture. An oil based wood stain is a stunning way to give wicker a classic look but fabric dye is also a possibility. With smart planning painting and staining your outdoor furniture can take place in less than a weekend. I recently bought an old piece of cane furniture and wanted to restore it back to its original look so i bought some linseed oil to see how well it brings b.
During this time the wicker should soak in as much stain as it will accept.