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| The first thing I did was take my brother's wire brushes and scrub all the loose paint off the wicker. The large brush took care of most of it, but a tooth brush size came in handy in the hard to reach places. It took quite a bit of work to get all the loose paint off and I scrubbed for a good half hour to an hour before I was done. However, this step was important if I wanted the paint I applied later to keep from chipping. When the paint stopped chipping excessively, I was ready to move on to the next step. |
| After all the loose paint was scrubbed off, I used an air compressor to blow out the dust, dirt, and paint chips out of the wicker. This was a good way to get rid of any loose paint I missed with the brush and did a better job of cleaning than using wet rag. |
| After my wicker was clean, it was time to prime. In smooth even strokes, I paid the closest attention to where the wicker was bare. Those spots needed to be completely covered, while the rest only needed a thin coat. After the primer was dry, I used semi-gloss paint to top it all off. I left the furniture outside to dry all night before bringing it into my room. Now, it's time for me to sew some cushions and officially finish my project! |
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