Looking at the chair before, we decided to change a couple things. First, we didn't redo the tufted buttons to keep it simple. Second, we totally ditched the top cushion, thus saving time and money while keeping the project as simple as possible. 
All pieces of furniture are different, so my advice when refinishing pieces with upholstery is to just start pulling the fabric off. When you do this, it becomes clear how the piece was put together in the first place and you can just recover it the way it was originally. You can see the hidden staples and the glue and the seems. If you don't trust your memory, just take pictures as you go so you remember how the piece goes back together.

Once the piece was stripped, we lightly sanded it, including the wicker. Be gentle with it.

Prime and paint.

We bought foam padding at Joan's and cut it into the shape we needed. We covered the foam with new fabric.


And there you have it! Do you have any wicker projects you have refinished? Share it with us!


-Steph