Post #39344 by Tiki Royale on Sun, Jun 15, 2003 10:02 PM

Thanks for the advice Kahuna.
I also scored some rattan bar stools which had been defaced a long while back. I tried stripping the paint off of one but didn't have much luck. The paint seemed to have really absorbed into the rattan. Perhaps I didn't show enough paitence.
Anyway, I ended up getting a can of light yellow paint mixed up and gave 2 of the stools a light coat. The beige paint underneath shows through a bit and gives a good effect. After that I rubbed on a darker stain and then rubbed it off. The faux rattan effect is passable and recovering the seats made a HUGE difference.
I still have 2 more stools so I will take your advice and try stripping them and then blasting them at the carwash.
Also, I've heard that Boiled Linseed Oil is a great finish for rattan. It absorbs in and keeps the fibers from drying out and keeps them looking shiny and golden. True?
Aloha,
:tiki:

[ Edited by: Tiki Royale on 2003-06-15 22:04 ]