Painting wicker baskets

shazspice

I bought some large wicker baskets from a car boot sale and there a little bit battered in some areas. I was wondering can you paint wicker baskets (thought it would brighten them up a bit) and if so what sort of paint do you use?

Thanks

jessica_rabbit_3

Oooh - thats a good idea, would love to know as would love some white and pink wicker baskets!

Jack's_mummy

I "think" you can spray paint wicker. I'm sure I saw it done once on changing rooms or something

celyn90

I've used normal emulsion paint on them in the past and it works fine (tester pots from the DIY store are great). For a distressed look - if you put the paint on a rag or a sponge in one colour (say pink) then wipe the surface over. Wait for it to dry then go over it the same way but with white paint it looks really nice. Doing this sort of effect is far easier than painting with a brush and will hide any obvious impercetions which you will get painting such and uneven surface. have fun, cel x

sillyvixen

my dad once spray painted a lloyd loom chair and it turned out fine.

Penelope_Penguin

I'm spray painting a wicker ottoman. You need to do it in several thin coats, especially if you're going for a much lighter colour, and remember to clean the nozzle before putting the paint away. The nozzle is really fine and clogs very easily.

Penny. x

she_grinch

Plastikote spray paint is multi surface and shows a wicker chair in the can.

emma_kate

Anyone want to know how to get that trendy shabby chic grey wash on your wicker? Take one matt emulsion tester pot in a beigey grey. In an old bowl, mix this with about 4 or five times as much water than paint.(Use the empty tester to fill with water to measure.) Use a big thick paint brush to mix, adding the water slowly. Fill the brush and slop it all over your basket inside and out. It runs into all the nooks and crannies and drains out again. Let it dry. You will be left with a beautiful, grey washed item that looks like it cost a bomb! ( I do the painting on the lawn because it makes a big mess!) I just turned a vintage fishing creel into a gorgeous little country inspired storage chest for my daughters toys.

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I too would spray paint it ,preferably on the lawn as its easier to clean as you just have to let it grow out and mow afterwards .My DGS Ben spray painted my ironware garden table and chairs last year for me as they had gone a grotty shade of grey instead of pristine white.He used the power washer on them first to get all of the grotty bits off before spraying them

Dazi

I've used emulsion before but I found it flaked off a bit. Plasticote spray paint is really good for baskets. I've used it loads of times and it covers well and no flakey bits.

allydowd

I used cheap emulsion to paint a Lloyd Loom wicker laundry box and then re-upholstered the padded top using a second hand padded coat from a charity shop bought for £1 and a staple gun.