Shabby Chic; Volume III

RebekahR

Ello Ello!

I have a wicker chair that has been painted a discusting pink colour. I just wondered if I can remove all the pain to see the condition of the wood under neath and then repaint it. If so how do I go about stripping it?

Thanks :-)

ukmaggie45

RebekahR wrote: »

Ello Ello!

I have a wicker chair that has been painted a discusting pink colour. I just wondered if I can remove all the pain to see the condition of the wood under neath and then repaint it. If so how do I go about stripping it?

Thanks :-)

If it's wicker it's not wood! Tis more a kind of basketwork. I'm not sure how well it would stand up to stripping the paint off, but you could always try if you don't mind potentially wrecking the chair. Maybe someone who knows better will post later. I think if it was my chair I'd probably try and paint over the pink.

Other thought I had is are you sure it's wicker and not a Lloyd Loom chair? Because they're made of paper wound around wire to look like wicker. Just thought should mention that! I really don't think you could strip one of them, but again I'm only too happy to be corrected.... Especially since my daughter has one that could do with titivating a bit!

Good luck with the chair renovation anyway - do let us know how it works out. Always nice to hear/see how projects go.

pollyanna_26

Hi Bumping the thread to ask if any of the posters in march 2015 who were trying everlong paint have any views on it . I've been hoping someone may have come back with some feedback . I usually use flat eggshell as I like a smooth , tough surface but was curious as to what sort of finish the new paint has .
Sorry for the confusion re brand names in my previous post I was under the impression it was against forum rules . Glad to be proved wrong . My
multi-primer is Blackfriars and sometimes esp depending on the task .
I have been a lurker for years read all the threads . Looking forward to spring when we all come out of hibernation .
polly

RebekahR

ukmaggie45 wrote: »

If it's wicker it's not wood! Tis more a kind of basketwork. I'm not sure how well it would stand up to stripping the paint off, but you could always try if you don't mind potentially wrecking the chair. Maybe someone who knows better will post later. I think if it was my chair I'd probably try and paint over the pink.

Other thought I had is are you sure it's wicker and not a Lloyd Loom chair? Because they're made of paper wound around wire to look like wicker. Just thought should mention that! I really don't think you could strip one of them, but again I'm only too happy to be corrected.... Especially since my daughter has one that could do with titivating a bit!

Good luck with the chair renovation anyway - do let us know how it works out. Always nice to hear/see how projects go.

Thanks for this I might patch try a back area that doesn't matter if it gets broken. It's been in the family a good hmmm 20 odd years I guess. WHEN I get round to doing it i'll post some pictues for you guys to see.

mrs_baggins

It's not mine but someone asked me to paint a cupboard/storage unit that had quite detailed sections that looked almost carved sorry can't explain. The point is that even when painting a thin coat of paint on the detail was almost lost in the first coat and it needed more than one as it was dark mahogany wood. I could bring detail back to some parts by distressing but just wondered how others cope with detailed woodwork things?

DollyDabbler

[The point is that even when painting a thin coat of paint on the detail was almost lost in the first coat and it needed more than one as it was dark mahogany wood. I could bring detail back to some parts by distressing but just wondered how others cope with detailed woodwork things?)
what about dry brushing a contrast colour or a silver/gold tone over the detail work, would fhat work rather than distressing?

mrs_baggins

hmmm yes possibly it might .i will have to have a google and a think

RebekahR

ukmaggie45 wrote: »

If it's wicker it's not wood! Tis more a kind of basketwork. I'm not sure how well it would stand up to stripping the paint off, but you could always try if you don't mind potentially wrecking the chair. Maybe someone who knows better will post later. I think if it was my chair I'd probably try and paint over the pink.

Other thought I had is are you sure it's wicker and not a Lloyd Loom chair? Because they're made of paper wound around wire to look like wicker. Just thought should mention that! I really don't think you could strip one of them, but again I'm only too happy to be corrected.... Especially since my daughter has one that could do with titivating a bit!

Good luck with the chair renovation anyway - do let us know how it works out. Always nice to hear/see how projects go.

A little slow on the uptake here - This is a picture of it ...

choille

Hi there - It's a LLoydd Loom chair - paper wrapped around wire & woven. You can't strip it.

Either spray it or sponge on a colour. I'd treat the scuffs to a base coat.

RebekahR

Gosh you know your stuff!! Thank you.