How Do You Restore & Paint Wicker Furniture?
You can get years of use out of your wicker furniture if you do routine maintenance like cleaning, repair and repainting. Wicker furniture is made from cane or reeds that have been woven together to make chairs, settees or tables. Over time, reeds can be loosed, the structure may become rickety, and accumulated dirt and debris in the crevices of the weave can make your wicker furniture yearn for bygone days. A good program of restoration every couple of years will keep your wicker furniture in tip-top shape for decades to come. Clean your wicker furniture with a mixture of 3 gallons of hot water and 1 cup of ammonia. Use a soft rag to remove visible dirt embedded in crevices. If you want to use a brush to clean, be sure the bristles are very soft so you don’t break reeds in the process of cleaning. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. Examine your wicker furniture once dry to assess its restoration needs. Run your hands all over the surface of wicker furniture to feel for reeds that have
