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Krylon Dual: Repainting a Wicker Chair

July 6, 2011 by madincrafts 12 Comments

 

krylon dual cherry red wicker chair square

 

When my parents moved into their new house this summer, my mom gave me a wicker chair that used to sit on their large front porch.  It was still in pretty good shape, but the brown paint needed some help.

 

When I found out that I would be able to test out Krylon’s new Dual spray paint, a combination primer and paint in one, I knew the chair was about to get her facelift!

 

krylon dual repainting wicker chair

 

When spray painting wicker, it is important to have the piece as clean as possible.  Give it a good hose down and allow it time to dry.  If the piece of furniture is very dirty from being outdoors, you may have to wipe it down with a soft cloth to remove dust, spiderwebs, etc.

 

If the previous paint job was high gloss, you may also want to take steel wool or a wire brush and LIGHTLY go over the piece.  This will make sure that the new coat of paint has a surface to stick to.  If you do this step, you will have to wash/wipe the piece down again before painting.

 

wicker chair damage

 

Normally, this is the point in the process where I would have to locate any trouble areas on the chair and apply primer specifically to them before applying ANOTHER coat of primer over the entire piece.

 

Not with Krylon’s new Dual spray paint.  This stuff gives some serious coverage without priming.  Good news for your budget and your spray painting hand!

 

krylon dual one coat

 

This is what the chair looked like after ONE coat of Krylon Dual in Cherry Red.  Remember this is without priming over the old brown paint.

 

krylon dual two coats

 

Here she is after the second coat.  Doesn’t she look happier?

 

Another really cool feature of the Krylon paint is the ability to change the direction of the paint spray.  The nozzle rotates from vertical to horizontal to diagonal.  This is a HUGE advantage when you are painting wicker because it helps to get in all those nooks and crannies.

 

krylon dual wicker chair underside

 

With a piece of wicker furniture, it is a good idea to give the unseen parts of the piece at least a light coat of paint. 

 

If this were a solid wood chair, I would probably skip painting the underside of the seat.  With wicker, there is always a chance that the unpainted parts may show through the seat.  Better to at least give it one coat.

 

krylon dual cherry red

 

Here she is finished and living on my front porch.  I really like the saturated red color that I was able to get with two coats of paint, plus a few touch-ups.

 

krylon dual paint before and after
Krylon sent me the new Dual Paint to try out. Check out their latest promotion, The Dual Duel, where Krylon is looking to find The Ultimate Restorer. To win this title, enter your spray paint restoration project and encourage friends and family to vote for your project as their favorite for their chance to win too.

 

Dual Duel Button

TIPS FOR SPRAY PAINTING WICKER:

1.  Make sure the piece is dry and clean of dust and dirt.

2.  Spray paint adheres to rough surfaces better than glossy surfaces.  Rough it up if necessary.

3.  Spray the awkward parts of the piece (under the shelves of a bookcase, for example) first.  The paint will spray upside-down easier if the can is full.

4.  Spray the first coat moving your hand in a horizontal motion.  Spray the second coat moving your hand in a vertical motion.  Changing directions will help cover the ins and outs of the wicker in fewer coats.

5.  Buy a spray paint can trigger.  On the advice of a Mad in Crafts facebook fan, I bought mine for less than $3, and it revolutionized my spray painting abilities!

 

What are your best spray painting tips?

 

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER GREAT KRYLON DUAL PROJECTS!

 

Filed Under: Before & After, DIY, Furniture Makeovers, Outdoor, Spray Paint Tagged With: affiliate, front porch, furniture makeover, outdoor, paint, painting wicker, spray paint, tutorial, wicker

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Comments

  1. Aisle 3 says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    dang it, now i fee like i need to go paint my wicker chairs. super cute color, by the way!

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  2. Lesley Litrento says

    July 6, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    Super cute. But I gotta say….I couldn't help but notice that your "drop cloth" didn't cover your whole work area!!! I have done that SO MANY TIMES!!!!! It made me literally laugh out loud. Can't tell you how many times that I have enjoyed mowing day at my house. My mistakes just get cut away!!!! lol

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  3. Anonymous says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Jess! I love it! And, I also love the other things that Krylon shows below your picture. I think this is MY idea of crafting:) Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Holly Lefevre says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    Great save. I have that same color and cannot wait to use it.

    Reply
  5. Shelley says

    July 6, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    I know this project is now almost 5 years old, but I am wondering how many spray paint cans (and how many coats) you used. Did 2 cans get you to the really lovely final product? I have an almost identical wicker chair (but in worse shape) that I want to paint. Thank you in advance!

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    • madincrafts says

      July 7, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      Yes, just the two cans of the Krylon Dual. I did clean the wicker well before hand. Dust, debris, and peeling paint will make it harder for the paint to stick. And, five years later, the paint is still holding up!

      Reply
  6. Brian Anthony says

    August 7, 2019 at 1:59 am

    After you did the two coats did you need to put anything over it? I’m wondering about the paint rubbing off into the cushions.

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    • madincrafts says

      August 16, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      I didn’t have any issues with the paint transfering to the pillows. Just make sure to give the paint plenty of time to dry before sitting or adding accessories!

      Reply
  7. Pam says

    August 27, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    I know this is very late to the game but attempting a question. I have red wicker in my front porch and I use I think it’s rustoleum but it’s called colonial red. Any idea how close the spray paint you used is to the one I use? I like it because it’s not overly bright red. I’m going to replace my wicker next summer because mine is now literally falling apart so will be repainting. Thanks!

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    • madincrafts says

      August 27, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      I’m sorry! I don’t know if the colors are close or not. Sorry I can’t be more help!

      Reply

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