How to Spray Paint Wicker Baskets
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When I was updating the foyer, I knew I had to do something with my wicker baskets. I really hadn’t planned on using black and white (which I now am…oops), so I decided to spray paint the baskets white thinking black wasn’t going to work.
It’s all good. I love the white baskets and am excited to show you how to spray paint them.
You might think that duh… how hard is it to spray paint baskets. It’s not, but there is a bit of a technique to doing it which gives your final product a clean and pristine paint job.
How to Spray Paint Wicker Baskets
First you start with your basket. Make sure to clean it up and get all of the dust bunnies and pet hair off of them.
Then take them outside and get ready to spray paint them.
I used a can of Rustoleum Paint and Primer all in one.
First give your baskets a good coat right side up, inside and out.
Not too bad, but you can still see some of the black showing through.
This is the trick… turn your baskets over to spray paint the bottom.
Now you can really see how the first coat didn’t get full coverage on the outside. By spray painting the basket upside down, you are covering the bottom side of the wicker strands.
SO much better!
Depending on your basket, you might need to do another coat or two making sure you are getting coverage from every angle. By doing this, you get a really nice, clean paint job with none of the original color showing through.
Now I feel as if I could tackle a much larger wicker project if I wanted to.
What do you think? Have you ever tried to paint wicker?
*I was not compensated for this post, but Rustoleum did send me some spray paint to use in the projects of my choosing. Thanks, Rustoleum!
This looks great! I’ve seen baskets before in thrift stores and didn’t like the color and wondered if they could be painted and look good. Now I know! ?
Hannah,
You just paint those the color you want to!
Thanks,
Gwen
I’ve thought about spray painting one of our natural colored wicker baskets gray, but didn’t want to ruin it if it didn’t work out. I’m glad to see that it’s pretty easy to do!
Vineta-
Go right ahead and spray it! And let me know how it goes.
Thanks,
Gwen
Great technique to turn them upside down. Of course it makes sense. Thanks for showing us. It’s the little things that make all the difference.
Mary,
I hope it works for you!
Thanks,
Gwen
I tried to paint my wicker furnature. What a mess. Could not cover . I didnt use that spray. Would using that spray be better then regular spray can paint?
All I can say is to give it a try, Cheryl!
xoxo
Gwen
Yes! I tried painting my wicker furniture and the normal paint just wouldn’t stick. Then I tried spray painting and it turned out beautifully. My furniture was originally a light beige but after many years it had turned a dingy grey. I spray painted it a dark brown and it looks brand new.
Was this a satin or f,at finish please? I have bought this brand spary can but unsure if I should have bought satin. Would prefer a chalk white not shinny. So went with flat, what was the finish you used please?
Sandy
I’m pretty sure it was Satin, Sandy.
xoxo
Gwen
I spray painted a white wicker settee without priming it first.Wish I had read your post beforehand because the plum spray paint that I used ,did not adhere very well.
Guess I know what I will be doing once it gets warmer out!
I am a huge fan of Rustoleum 2x Spray Paint and Primer! It works better than any other brand I have tried. Every year we hold an Easter Flower Sale as a fundraiser at the fire department where I work. I spend all year acquiring baskets from Goodwill, thrift shops, tag sales and some are donated by friends and family. Then I refurbish them with my go to Rustoleum! I will tell you I still use a flat primer first if the basket is natural (it will just soak up your good paint), or if I’m trying to take it from white to black or vise versa. I find this saves me money on my good High Gloss White, or the Satin Canyon Black. Definitely turn your baskets over to get a different angle to get full coverage. Never tried wicker furniture though. Maybe this summer!