Painting a lined basket
Ribena Drinker
4 years ago
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Sonia
4 years agoIs it made of wicker? If so, then it could work. After all Lloyd Loom wicker chairs are often painted. I agree spraying would be better as it would get in all the nooks and crannies, but I did find someone who had used Rustoleum Paint and Prime all in one and it looks good. I would share the link but I don’t know how, but here’s a pic of the basket she sprayed.
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