I’m sharing an awesome painted wicker basket with you today! Why? Because It’s Thrift Store Decor Time! I love the second Wednesday of the month, and so do y’all! It’s always one of my most popular projects of the month. I hope you love this project as much as I do.
Don’t forget to check out the other projects below!
Thrift Store Wicker Basket Makeover
I started with this plain ole wicker basket. It was only a few bucks at one of my local junk malls. The basket sort of reminded me of a lidless picnic basket which gave me a GREAT idea to repurpose it.
Painted Wicker Basket
It’s perfect to use in the camper! I can gather all of my outdoor picnic supplies and only make one trip to set the table. Don’t you love the color?
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How to paint a wicker basket with a paint sprayer
Who would want to paint this wicker basket by hand? Not me! To paint this basket, I used my favorite Super Finish Max HVLP Paint sprayer.
Begin painting wicker basket upside down
I prefer to paint my projects upside down first. Why? Because if something gets messed up, it’s most likely to be the bottom that will most likely not be seen.
Think North South East & West
When painting a wicker basket, you need to paint from the bottom, top, left and right. It’s very difficult to get good coverage while painting wicker. Spray paint is always an option, but I love using latex wall paint in my paint sprayer to get colors that match other accessories.
Seal painted wicker basket
By suspending the basket by the handles, I was able to use a Spray Sealer on all sides. I’m sure the paint would have cured to a tough finish, but I was impatient to get it finished!
The gray basket is perfect to gather and transport all of my picnic supplies as I head out to the picnic table by the grill.
I’d love for you to pin it before you head off to check out these other great projects!
visit the links below
DIY Rustic Bathroom Mirror
Painted Wicker Basket
DIY Antique Crock
Repurposed Little Red Wagon
Making Decorative Garden Stones from Copper Molds
Repurposed Chandelier
DIY Decorative Painted Box
Night Stand Makeover
I’m sure you’re going to love this month’s project from “the team”! I enjoy their projects as much as you do!
gail
Julie Briones
Such a nice upcycle! I love my Homeright Paint Sprayer! Thanks for sharing on Tuesday Turn About, Gail!
Crissy @ First Day of Home
Isn't it amazing what a little paint can do to an old basket? Love your party supply color theme, too. Perfect for summer! Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About!
Christy @ Our Southern Home
I love the colorway of this basket! Painted baskets are always a favorite of mine. Thanks for the painting tips!
Debbie Westbrooks
Love it Gail! Baskets are one of my favorite finds and this one looks so good now!! You have me itching to get my homeright sprayer out 🙂
Pinned it for later!
Maryann
Love the gray paint! So pretty and you can never have too many pretty baskets!
girlfromwva
awesome! great way to hold all the supplies! ♥️
houseofhawthornes
I know this is all about that super cute basket, but I noticed your cool vintage Tupperware salt and pepper shakers! How cute that they match your camper!
Gail Wilson
oops! fooled your eyes Pam! Those salt and pepper shakers are brand new from my local Meijer. They have small paw prints on them. (not visible in the picture)
I was drawn to them for both the paw prints AND because they reminded me of my old Tupperware shakers. 😉
gail