After a snow day and late morning start yesterday, I was finally able to finish the vintage wicker table (better late than never!) and I am thrilled with the result.
Here is the “before” of the table.
I had initially thought to sand back the top and stain it. I went to all of the effort only to realize that it just didn’t look good and decided to paint it after all. So glad I did! It lightened the entire piece up and gave it a totally fresh look.
This table was finished in General Finishes milk paint in the color Basil. I also applied their Winter White glaze which creates a cottage/beach vibe – perfect for wicker.
The wicker was all intact and in pretty good shape considering its age. The paint took to it easily. Wicker is time consuming to paint with a brush and takes patience. It needs quite a few coats to really soak in and you need to be very careful to avoid drip marks. After the coats of milk paint had dried, I used a very small brush to apply the glaze onto the wicker and then a rag to rub it into all of its crevices.
The vintage wicker is full of detail. After applying the glaze, I distressed the piece to add a bit of character.
I just love it when I get a really fun piece to paint!
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It turned out gorgeous. You always do great makeovers.
Thanks so much, Debbie!
It is absolutely gorgeous. What a pity you can’t keep it. But your client will be thrilled. Great job.
Love love it. I just can’t master glazes yet. What type of glaze do you like? How do you personally apply? Thank you, Barbara
Hi Barbara, I use General Finishes glazes. They are easy to apply. This is their Winter White glaze and I applied it directly onto the paint with a brush and used a rag on the wicker. If you are using a dark glaze on a light finish, it is best to seal the paint first with wax or their high performance sealer. Makes it easier to work with. Cheers!
So pretty! Beautiful job. And, I love the art print above the table? Can you provide any info? Thanks!
Hi Connie, yes, I bought that from HomeGoods a few years ago. It is on a canvas and I fell in love with the colors. Thanks so much!
It is gorgeous! I want it!!
Me too! It looks so good in my living room but it must go – the agony!
It is such a pretty piece!! And you brought it to life probably better than its original life…..well done!!
Thank you, Liz! Paint certainly did transform it. I see it now in a cottage or porch looking very light and bright!
Looks lovely. I appreciate what you do. I have been playing with a few pieces & I am always happy with the end.
Isn’t it just so much fun? Amazing what paint can do!
This is amazing and beautiful. What a wonderful job you did!
Thanks, Marjorie! I appreciate it!
Oh my! So pretty! Perfect choices in color, glaze and not to refinish the top!
Thanks, Robin! I’m sure you have done the same before – all that work just to paint it anyway lol!
Very nice Suzanne – love the soft blue with white glaze. Impressed with your patience to meticulously paint wicker with a brush!
Thanks, Marie! It did take patience but the finish is worth it
BTW, I commented on Google+ on your file cabinet – wowza!
Very pretty and it looks like it would fit in a cute little cottage!
so much better! it looks so soft and pretty now!