Tip woven baskets can be spray painted if you want a solid color all over.
Spray paint that will stick to anything.
Apply several thin coats of paint.
Many enamel paints are rustproof too.
Repeat with a second coat if needed.
On painted wicker spray with primer and let dry.
If the glossy surface has been dulled by sanding and then the dust wiped off use an oil based primer like zinser cover stain.
This allows the paint to grip the surface especially with anything that s varnished.
Before spray painting an item start by cleaning off any dirt or debris so that the spray paint will stick to the item.
To get paint to adhere to wood you have to sand it to rough up the surface.
If using spray paint hold the can about 10 12 inches from the surface as you spray.
Spray lightly to avoid paint runs.
Painting dab paint on the woven strands of a basket to stripe them.
Krylon fusion is a consumer favorite that s widely available.
Then spray the item with primer to ensure that the spray paint will have an even finish.
Priming may not be required if the paint you buy for painting plastic is designed to work without one but it doesn t hurt to have the smooth foundation.
Generally speaking the best spray paint for metal is hard wearing enamel.
Prime with metal primer and let dry or use a paint specially formulated with rust inhibitors.
A shellac based spray primer should also work like bin makes and zinser also does.
Now grab your plastic rated spray paint.
Glossy surfaces will accept paint but paint will always adhere more strongly if the surface is roughened slightly.
Shake thoroughly for 15 to 20 seconds.
Liquid sandpaper dulls a glossy surface with far less effort.
It s a great alternative to sandpaper that provides that same rough surface for paint to adhere.
Ordinary paint won t stick to slick surfaces like glossy paint clear finishes metal formica cabinets paneling or tile.
The specialty primer can create a foundation that helps the paint stick.
You can pick up a can on amazon for about 5.
Some paint primers such as zinsser 1 2 3 will stick to even glossy surfaces though most painters will lightly sand the surface anyway or apply a deglossing liquid such as wilbond immediately prior to painting.
Wipe with a damp cloth and let it dry.
By applying a quality primer to the surface first your paint will not only stick to the surface but your paint job will last longer and won t crack peel or blister over time.
You definitely need a primer designed specifically for plastic if you re using regular spray paint.
Its oil base makes it somewhat slow to dry but it stands up to cleaning and use well.
An acrylic primer will never stick properly to an enamel or shiny surface no matter what they say.