furniture restoration

madlyn

i have just bought a 1950's style ottoman and i plan to restore it.
it is made of wicker which i want to paint white, but i'm unsure as to what sort of paint to use. any suggestions please?

Blue264

First check underneath to see if there;s a Lloyd Loom label, then google the various methods of painting it. You have quite a few options depending in where in the house it will be kept.

Usually slightly watered down eggshell does the trick, but it's all in the prep with this type of furniture. I've got 6 pieces in various colours, including one my mum nearly destroyed by painting it with gloss.

Good luck! :beer:

madlyn

doesnt have a lloyds loom label and it will be kept in a bedroom

Wooden_Spoon

Hi, I picked up a Lloyd loom corner laundry basket which was originally gold but it had all come off over the years, took a spray can of gold to it and with building up light layers , no runs at all or clogging and it looks amazing now. If u can, i say spray it

madlyn

i've had a quick look on google and the main advice seems to be give it a couple of coats of wood primer then use an oil based paint for the main colour.
spraying can be a bit messy cant it? and i dont have a room in which to do that in.

Wooden_Spoon

No mess, just took it outside on a still day, lightly spray in strokes & very quick drying :0) I like this way as there aren't any wicker strands that look clogged with paint, spray cost £3 and I've got loads left :0)

madlyn

Wooden spoon, did you not use a primer first? And what sort of spray paint did you use?

sillysid

spray paint, I've done it before, came up brilliant, just the bog standard can from DIY store

meritaten

I use emulsion, either matt or silk on wicker baskets. and I painted a chair in emulsion too. Spray painting is easiest - but brush painting will work if you use a short, stubby bristle brush and sort of work in circular strokes. (to work the paint into the gaps).

Wooden_Spoon

Straight forward aerosol spray from b & q - far quicker than a brush and less fiddly!

maman

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2733101


It might be worth looking at the shabby chic thread for this project and other furniture restoring advice.