How to Restore Outdoor Wicker Furniture

Restoring Outdoor Wicker Furniture

• 1

  Remove all cushions from your wicker chairs and sofas. Using a garden hose, wash down the tops of all pieces. Turn the pieces over and wash down their undersides. Remove as much paint as possible.

• 2

  Go over the entire piece with a scrub brush. Using a toothbrush, scrub in between any reeds of cane that are exceptionally dirty. Do this on both the tops and bottoms of the furniture. Hose down each piece again.

• 3

  Check each piece for signs of mold. If any are apparrent, spray on a bleach-and-water formula and scrub with a toothbrush. Again, hose down each piece thoroughly. Allow to dry for 24 hours.

• 4

  When all pieces are dry, check for broken reeds. Using wood glue, glue any broken pieces back into place and allow to dry.

• 5

  Lay a painter's drop cloth on the ground and place each wicker piece on it. Spray-paint primer on the top of each piece. When dry, turn each piece over and spray-paint the primer underneath. Allow this to dry.

• 6

  Using the desired color of paint, spray-paint each piece of furniture, top and bottom. Allow to dry for at least 24 hours. If necessary, repeat by spraying a light second coat of paint.

• 7

  Finally, using a clear sealer, spray-paint each piece (top and bottom). Allow to dry for 24 hours before replacing cushions for use.