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How to paint a cane chair
Set up your work area.
When you paint a wicker chair, select an area that is well ventilated to protect you from paint fumes and set the chair on a drop cloth to protect your floor from paint.
Remove old, flaky paint.
Before painting wicker chairs, you need to strip the old finish, otherwise the new paint won't stick. Clean your cane chair with a mild detergent, water and a bristle brush.