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How to Paint Wicker

June 18, 2019

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Wicker trunk in an entryway

I was cleaning out my garage recently and came across a trunk I had purchased a long time ago, intending to refinish and sell it at my shop, Love Grows Wild Market. I needed to finally check this project off my to-do list, so I carried the trunk inside to start working on it, but as I walked through the entryway I looked down at the pile of shoes sitting on the floor… and my wheels started turning. This trunk could be the PERFECT piece to store our shoes out of sight in the entryway! The only problem was the bright orange color of the wicker, but I knew I could easily use paint to give the trunk a quick makeover.

Painting wicker can be tricky with all the little nooks and crannies, so while I was working on this project I thought I would take some pictures so I could show you the best way to give it a nice, even finish without any mess!

Wicker trunk in an entryway Beautiful styled entryway with coat hooks Wicker trunk in an entryway

BEFORE:

Step-by-step tutorial for painting wicker

There are just a couple steps and tips I have for painting wicker quickly and easily… it really is a simple project to do!

  1. Use spray paint instead of a paint brush – Spray paint makes it easier to get in all the crevices and won’t drip and glob like using a paint brush will.
  2. Prep your work area before starting – I used a large plastic drop cloth on my garage floor to protect from any overspray and set the trunk up on blocks of scrap wood to make it easier to spray the bottom.
  3. Spray in multiple directions – If you only spray directly above or straight on the wicker, you will miss a lot of areas that are hiding behind other pieces of wicker. For the best, most even results, lightly spray:
    • from left to right
    • from right to left
    • from top down
    • from bottom up (if possible)
    • and straight on
  4. Spray multiple very light coats – Because you are spraying in so many different directions, if you apply the paint heavily each time, you will end up with drippy globs of paint. Spray a very light coat in each direction, then let the paint dry for about 5 minutes before starting the next coat. Also, make sure you are spraying about a foot away from the surface to avoid too much paint collecting too quickly. Of course, check the directions on your can of paint for product-specific instructions, but the one I used could be recoated a few minutes apart, dries to the touch in 20 minutes, and cures completely in 24 hours.
  5. Finish with a protective clear coat – Apply a clear coat over the paint either within 30 minutes – 1 hour of applying the last coat of paint or after 48 hours. Use the same technique I described before, spraying in multiple directions with multiple very light coats.

On this trunk I used: Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch 2x Ultra Cover in Smokey Beige Satin finish + Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch 2x Ultra Cover in Satin Clear

I set two large metal bins I picked up from Walmart years ago inside the trunk to help keep our shoes a little more organized, but I love how simple this new setup is and how easy it is for the boys to keep their shoes cleaned up and tidy.

This these wicker painting tips would work well on any kind of wicker whether it is a chair, table, dresser, or some kind of smaller piece of decor. I hope this post was helpful if you come across some kind of wicker you’d like to give a little makeover!

Step-by-step tutorial for painting wicker Beautiful styled entryway with coat hooks and wicker trunk Beautiful styled entryway Beautiful styled entryway with coat hooks and wicker trunk

I’ve almost always hand a bench sitting under these coat hooks in the entryway, but I am loving this trunk here now… what do you think? Leave me a comment and let me know! xoxo Liz


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  1. Tara says: June 19, 2019 at 9:36 am

    Love it!! I’m off to get some spray paint!

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  2. Sarah Friestad says: June 19, 2019 at 11:05 am

    Love this trunk! It looks so great in the space! Thanks for the helpful tips❤️

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  3. Jan Heinzen says: June 19, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    Liz, this turned out beautiful and what a perfect spot for it!

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  4. Bonnie Weins says: June 19, 2019 at 4:02 pm

    VERY CLEVER! THANK YOU FOR SHARING

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  5. Eliane Murar says: June 19, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    Beautiful; thank you so much ?; my favorite blogger

    Reply
  6. Marie says: June 19, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    What brand of shoes? They are adorable.

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    • Liz Fourez says: June 20, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      They are from Target!

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  7. Linda says: June 19, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    I just did an old wicker picnic basket that I have had forever. I was headed for donation. I took a look at it and said, “Don’t cry basket! I’ll give you some new clothes!” I can’t believe that actually DID come out of my mouth! lol Anyway, I spray painted it just like you did and added a stripe around the bottom and across the lid! Viola! New basket!

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  8. Margaret says: June 19, 2019 at 10:46 pm

    I love all of the wicker stuff. Chairs, baskets, what ever. And, I don’t have but one item. It’s a 30″ round basket 3″ deep. It holds my coffee, pencils, pen etc. I love it. Every thing on you blog today I drooled over. Even the boots, jacket and hat. This may encourage me to go to the thrift shop to have a look see. Maybe I will find something to try my luck at painting. I enjoyed the blog.

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  9. K Billings says: June 20, 2019 at 6:48 am

    I think that you have a masterful touch when it comes to thinking outside the designer box! Your ability to see how an item can be something other than it is always astounds me. For those of us who utilize the other side of the brain, I salute your creative eye! kb

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  10. Tammy says: June 20, 2019 at 8:18 am

    Lovely! I have that exact same trunk – hardware and all – in white and I have been threatening to paint it for some time. You’ve inspired me now – I’m gonna do it!

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  11. ALICE LITTLE says: June 20, 2019 at 12:10 pm

    Thanks Liz for all the tips. Your piece turned out so nice!

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  12. Michele M. says: June 20, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    LOVE this functional gorgeous trunk there! You picked a great color to spray it too – thanks for the tutorial!

    It will come in very handy! Pinned it! Thanks again!

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  13. Renee says: June 29, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    Love how this turned out. Blends so well with your style. Where is the cute pillow from? As always enjoy your neutral, calming style.

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    • Liz Fourez says: July 9, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      The pillow is from Target last year! Thank you so much, friend.

      Reply
  14. Chris Savage says: July 6, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Can you share how you cleaned it first please?

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    • Liz Fourez says: July 9, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      Of course! I first used one of those Swiffer dusters to get in between the cracks and then wiped the whole thing down with a damp rag to remove any remaining dust. That’s all I did!

      Reply
  15. Charlotte says: August 17, 2019 at 7:45 am

    So it was meant for me to open Instagram this morning at this time. I was literally looking at a wicker chest that looks EXACTLY LIKE YOURS thinking it’s looking ragged (I got it at the Goodwill for like $8) and it’s not in the best shape BUT still nice and what is the first square I see? Yours! And I’m like “that looks like my trunk! I need to leave her a comment asking if hers was painted when she got it.” And I scroll down to see you had a tutorial!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • Liz Fourez says: August 19, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      Girl, you have no idea how much reading your comment brightened my day. Sometimes it’s hard to know what reaches people and what is helpful, and I appreciate you taking the time to write this so much! Big hugs xoxo

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