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FINALIZING RESTORATION OF 1920’s WICKER CHAIR

  1. Preparation for prime and finish coats
    1. Coat worn wicker surfaces with water thinned Elmer’s Glue-All  [thinned at 1 : 1] using a 1” to 1-1/2” brush.  Let dry overnight.
    2. Re-clean and vacuum entire chair.  Take time during this final cleaning to ensure all repairs have been completed. 

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  2. Apply Primer
    1. Prime entire chair with RUST-OLEUM, “Painter’s Touch Ultra Cover 2x Primer Spray”.
    2. Apply primer to the new work at normal spray distance to ensure a balanced coat.  Back off a little with the spray while priming the original material.
    3. Allow a minimum of 2 hours drying time.
  3. Apply Top Coat
    1. Finish chair using high quality oil based gloss enamel paint.
    2. Apply material with a combination of various types of brushes.
    3. Work only in controlled areas.  When an area is complete, clean brushes.

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Fibre Rush Corners
Step 1

Step 1

 Nail or staple the fibre rush on both sides around the corner to fill in. Depending on the size of the corner, it can take several strands.
Step 2

Step 2

 Nail or staple next strands at an angle , crossing over the strands from step 1.
Step 3

Step 3

 Repeat step 2, alternating side to side until the strands reach the inside edge of the frame.
Step 4

Step 4

 Hammer down the cross strands to flatten and fill in gaps. You can dampen strands with water before hammering, if needed.
Step 5

Step 5

 Continue with regular rush weaving for the sides of the chair.
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