Spray Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®
These wicker chairs came to me in pretty rough shape. Their white paint was flaking off all over so they needed repainting pretty severely. My client wanted to put them on the front porch of her new house. She told me that they were her grandmothers and had always been on her porch. I had just finished this buffet for her and was happy to be asked to do another project for her.
We decided on Chateau Grey for the chairs. Her house is painted in Sherwin Williams Basket Beige and Softer Tan so I thought this would look great with her current color scheme.
First Prince Charming (AKA the hubby) used a fine brush to knock all of the loose paint off. Then he blew the rest of the old chipping paint off with the air compressor.
After all the prep was done it was time to break out the paint sprayer. I’ve had this sprayer for years and it’s very old but still works great. It’s silly but a dear friend, who passed away a few years ago, gave it to me and it means a lot to me. Isn’t it funny how something so seemingly insignificant can mean so much to you. OK sorry back to the chairs…..
We decided to thin the paint a little as Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is pretty thick. I didn’t measure it out but I’d say it was a ratio of one part water to two parts paint. Depending on your sprayer you’ll have to adjust your mix.
For me there’s no huge science to spray painting. You have to make sure and hold the sprayer 12″ to 18″ or so away from the item you’re painting. And you want to use swift fluid motions back and forth being sure not to apply too much paint at once. Other than that it’s pretty simple.
I like to do the underside of a chair first. This insures good coverage and just looks better overall. I apologize that some of these pictures are so dark. This was the first warm day we’ve had in weeks so I took advantage of it and worked more than I photoed.
When the chairs were all dry I covered them in 2 generous coats of wax. Stay tuned for my next post where I’ll show you how I painted the flower cushions that go with these chairs.
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It’s great to know you tried and successfully used ASCP with a sprayer! I always wondered about that. I recently purchased a sprayer and returned it after two tries… it sputtered out frequently and I was not satisfied. I know this can make the job much easier so I need to try again. What’s your advise on a good sprayer? (That’s affordable)
I really haven’t used any of the sprayers that are currently available. Mine is pretty old and I hope it lasts forever because they just don’t make things like they used to. Sorry I can’t really recommend one.
Blessings,
Beth
I have an exact sprayer. Do you know what kind of sprayer it is? I lost one end of the trigger pin as it has a male and a female attachment. This holds the trigger in place. Please help, I can’t find out what kind it is to find the part. Thanks Dan
Hi Dan,
So sorry I don’t know what brand the sprayer is. I actually use a different sprayer now.
Thanks,
Beth
I love the chairs. Can’t wait to see the cushions. Spraying ASCP question….What brand is your sprayer and did you waste paint with it. It’s so expensive. Thanks
I’m not sure what brand it is as it’s really old. I don’t think it wastes paint. Just make sure you’re not spraying on a windy day if you are outside. 😉
Thanks,
Beth
Hello Beth,
You are so lucky to have a good sprayer…mine is not so good:( The chairs look great! Are you going to be a vendor at the City Farmhouse Pop-Up Barn Show in Oct.? I decided to be a vendor and I was hoping that you would be one too.
Blessings,
Linda
Hey Linda!!!! No, I’m not going to be a vendor. I’m thinking of having a few barn sales here this spring, summer and fall but with lots of changes on the calendar I’m not sure if I’ll be able to swing it. We’ll see. I hope it’s a GREAT show!!!
Blessings,
Beth
I love what you did with these classic wicker pieces. We just found a vintage wicker set that includes two chairs, a love seat and a coffee table. We are going to clean and paint them then add cushions to create a cozy seating area on our deck. I love the look!
Thanks very much Jenny!!!
Blessings,
Beth
These look great! I’m actually just putting a post together on the Distinctive Chesterfields blog about how to paint a wicker chair. I’ve done the same using chalk paint and mine’s looking great.
Lauren
I have a question about the waxing process. Did you use Annie Sloan wax? How did you apply it? Thanks so much.
Hi Nicole,
I did seal these with wax because they are going to be used outside (on a covered porch).
Thanks,
Beth
Love how the wicker chairs came out! Curious to see if you would recommend the chalk paint for dining room chairs with a rattan inset on the chair back. Do you think the paint would last or crack when people sit and lean on the chairs? Thanks.
I’d use chalk paint on just about anything. I’d also wax the chairs because they will hold up better that way. :).
Hi Beth,
I need clarification…..you said that you applied 2 coats of wax when the chairs were dry but then later you said you didn’t apply wax to the chairs because they were going to be outside. Can you apply Annie Sloan wax, even if something in going to be used outside? If so, how did you apply the wax so that it got into all of the cracks? Thanks so much!
HI Bunnie-I had to look back through the comments to see what you are referring to. I just realized that I had but “didn’t” where I meant to put “did”. Sorry for the typo. I recommend using wax outside when an item isn’t going to be in direct sun. However there are many different schools of thought on this. That’s just how I do it. Thanks for bringing my typo to my attention. I hope this helps and have a fabulous day!
Blessings,
Beth
Hi Beth! Thanks so much for the clarification. Now, how did you actually apply the wax? Did you use a Wax Brush? How did you get the wax into all of the grooves that wicker has? Also, how did you buff the wax off in those grooves? I have a few wicker pieces that will be inside the cottage as well as on a covered porch that will get direct morning sun. I think I will need to wax the interior wicker pieces and skip the wax for the porch pieces? Your insight would be very helpful! Thanks again.
i am also wondering how you appied the wax and buffed the wicker??
When waxing a piece like this I use a special wax brush to apply and buff. The key is to add several very thin coats. Then go back and buff it with the same brush (without any wax on it). I also used a soft cloth in the areas that would get the most use.
I hope this helps! Thanks for your question!
Blessings,
Beth