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Hello,
I would like to refinish my grandmother's wicker armchair. I think that it is paper wicker-fibers look twisted and there is an inner core with wire. It has many layers of old paint that have cracked and fallen off, in places. Can I use paint stripper on the paper fiber wicker without damage to the wicker? I simply want to repaint it, but there is quite a build-up of old paint and want to use the best remediation method possible to do honor to this great old chair! Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your question,
You cannot use stripper, water or any liquid on paper wicker. It will end up as a big lump of goo.The best way to remove the paint is very time consuming and that's just picking it off with an awl or similar tool. You have to be careful also not to chip off the paper.A soft brass brush may help to remove any loose paint too.
Work with fibre wicker is a slow process but if you stick to it, you can end up with a nice piece that will last for many more years.
Good Luck,
Rob
http://www.andersonsrestorations.com
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We can answer questions about wicker repair and restoration, chair seating[caning-rush-splint-danish cord] furniture refinishing and repair, brass and copper polishing, veneering and veneer repair. WE WILL NOT GIVE APPRAISALS or answer "WHATS IT WORTH" questions. If you want a value, contact us for our current costs for this service.
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Just entered our 40th year doing this work. We started in Fl and have been in NC for the last 15 years. We have a web site www.andersonsrestorations.com where we have alot of information about us and a blog at www.andersons-restorations.blogspot.com where we have many before and after photos of our work.We also are experienced in Fiat Jolly Seats and other automobile seating and work on Horse Drawn Carriage pieces.
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Past president of a historical museum
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Antique Shoppe Newspaper, Yadkin Valley Living Magazine, Antique Lynks Newspaper
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Seminole HS in Seminole FL class of 1965 and some college before entering service. US Army
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Asked to demonstrate seat weaving at the NC Musuem of History, Paleigh, for 3 days. Demonstrated at the Mountain Heritage Festival, Sparta,NC.
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Restoring 35 pieces of wicker for the Governors Mansion, Raleigh,NC paid through private funding.
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