Painting Bamboo Rattan Furniture

Thewickerhouse july 26 2016 before and afters.

Painting bamboo rattan furniture.

You wouldn t have to paint the piece in a color as bright as turquoise but i think rattan wicker and bamboo will always be poppy when painted. If you choose to do it outdoors then keep in mind that dust in the air can compromise the finish of the painted furniture. If rattan wicker or bamboo are painted it s often done in a punchy way. You can paint both rattan and wicker in the same way that you paint bamboo but both give you another good another reason to spray the paint rather than brush it.

Be sure to apply at least two coats of oil base wood primer to the bare spots or the final paint coat will absorb like crazy adding to your costs. The word wicker refers to a technique rather than a material. Do i have to use a paint primer before painting wicker furniture. You love the new outdoor set of furniture you found at the thrift store.

Bamboo has a smooth. Painting rattan furniture for outdoor use. Yes you really should use a primer first. Rattan takes time to paint evenly but a careful job yields many summers of outdoor use even more if the rattan lives in the shelter of your porch.

But you hate its disgusting brown color. Colour is the quickest and prettiest way to gussy up furniture and spray paint is the best way to achieve a smooth even finish on bamboo cane and rattan. But i love using a sprayer for these kinds of jobs for a few reasons. Furniture made from bamboo can give your home an exotic look and it s relatively cheap to buy but it usually comes unpainted.

I know that many people would choose to use canned spray paint to on wicker caning bamboo or rattan furniture. Well actually i love wicker rattan bamboo and sea grass. I don t know about you but i love rattan furniture and i have always been drawn to it. Not to fret you can paint rattan furniture with a few swipes of a brush.

Bamboo furniture frequently incorporates rattan which is a woven grass and wicker which can be virtually any material including paper grass or leaves. Painting rattan furniture is not hard once you have all the supplies at hand. Painting vintage furniture almost always takes away the vintage feel. Well it takes more like a ton of swipes pats and touch ups with a brush but it x2019 s not an impossible task.

Painting bamboo furniture and rattan furniture is a snap when you use a paint sprayer. If you want to make your piece stand out more you can easily paint it within a weekend. Soft tones can be difficult to find most manufacturers seem to lean towards a garish palette but some lovely shades are available. If you spray paint the furniture indoors make sure that the area is well ventilated.