How To Spray Paint Wicker Baskets
How to spray paint wicker baskets. Using the magic of paint. Because of the texture of the baskets I had to paint them from the top and the bottom. In retrospect I would have used a darker chalk spray paint at first as my base and then used lighter chalk paint colors to add more dimension.
Spray paint your entire basket with the light gray color. So I primed the baskets with spray primer and then applied 3 light coats of satin navy blue spray paint. Once the glaze was dry I applied the Linen White chalk paint using a very dry brush just sweeping over the outermost ridges of the basket.
How to take painted wicker and make it look natural again. Take your Valspar Spray Paint and apply short even coats this may take a little while but the finish will be better. This chalk paint adheres to wicker really well and provides great coverage so you dont need any kind of primer.
Wear a mask so you are not directly inhaling paint fumes and wear gloves to protect your hands from the paint and sanding. I painted them right side up first. If you are not familiar with glazing liquid it is a water-based medium that when mixed with paint allows the paint to have a more translucent quality.
Once you have selected your baskets find a well ventilated open space and lay down plenty of newspaper to protect the surrounding area. Mix 75 paint in desired color and 25 glazing liquid together in a small container and stir well. When spray painting baskets do light coats on both the inside and outside.
Unlike painting with a brush spray paint does just that. I started with this white pink and blue painted laundry hamper This laundry hamper is a great size and built like a brick house but super dated. A vacuum with a small brush nozzle helps get rid of all dust.
Paper towels 1. Video on spray painting wicker to achive a different look.
So I primed the baskets with spray primer and then applied 3 light coats of satin navy blue spray paint.
I painted them right side up first. When you are painting know the paint will not only be on the basket but also on the ground or whatever surface you ae using as a base to paint. I painted them right side up first. Then after they dried I flipped them over and sprayed them again. Spray paint your entire basket with the light gray color. Once you have selected your baskets find a well ventilated open space and lay down plenty of newspaper to protect the surrounding area. So I primed the baskets with spray primer and then applied 3 light coats of satin navy blue spray paint. I started with this white pink and blue painted laundry hamper This laundry hamper is a great size and built like a brick house but super dated. Unlike painting with a brush spray paint does just that.
Unlike painting with a brush spray paint does just that. So I primed the baskets with spray primer and then applied 3 light coats of satin navy blue spray paint. I started with this white pink and blue painted laundry hamper This laundry hamper is a great size and built like a brick house but super dated. This chalk paint adheres to wicker really well and provides great coverage so you dont need any kind of primer. I painted them right side up first. Video on spray painting wicker to achive a different look. Once the glaze was dry I applied the Linen White chalk paint using a very dry brush just sweeping over the outermost ridges of the basket.
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