How to Paint & Stain Cane Webbing

[@fenfrk]

Great tips. I"m having trouble finding a way to help a rescued very old painted chair with rattan. You've given me a few options. Thank you!

[@lesliechandler3434]

Great video with helpful info. A big take away is that cane darkens over time. I purchased a sideboard with cane details that seem pretty light, but I think I'll be good with a little time based upon your info.

[@shelleyshope2566]

I have a quick question… I am adding a rattan cane webbing to the front of flat cabinet doors to add some texture. I plan to stain them. Would you suggest soaking them in water and letting them dry first before I stain? Thank you!!

[@xxlilyannhx3]

I’m looking to match rattan webbed doors with the black wood tone of a cabinet (it’s on the door already). How do you recommend approaching this and what kind of spray paint should I use? Thanks in advance!!

[@valorieforzano3372]

Thank you Alyssa! Can you you white wash w/ chalk paint? If you do can you use the wax after to seal?

[@liane903]

I've been given a rattan chair that has been painted - presumably from the manufacturer - and the paint has faded from weather. Can I paint straight over the faded paint? And once I have, and it is dry, do I still add linseed oil to protect it? And is it going to be helpful to the rattan to only paint one side, or as it is already painted all over, is this not going to make a difference? Thank you so much. And thank you for your great videos.

[@dahljerald2934]

quick question. Do you recommend staining both sides of the cane or just one side?

[@ChristyDiaz-c5v]

I just watched your video, as I am getting ready to use cane for the first time. I am building a cabinet, and want to use cane as the insert instead of glass, but want to spray paint it black. If I spray paint it before soaking, will the paint crack at all when the cane is drying? Also, when applying the cane to the wood, since it is wet, will that affect the stain on the wood at all? Thanks for any help you can give!

[@MarketoChristine]

Thanks for the video. I’m adding cane as an insert to a cabinet door that previously had a mirror insert. Should I soak the cane for installation before or after I stain it?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Soak the cane right before you install it! (so stain first) When you soak the cane, as it dries, it is going to shrink just a little bit, so you want to install it while it is still wet so it looks nice and taught. Best of luck with your project Marketo!

[@jessica7931]

Would the process of painting and installing look like this? -paint and let dry -soak in water(?) -install while wet ??

[@onlinefabricstore]

@@jessica7931 If it is going to be bearing any weight (and best practice,) I would recommend installing the cane and then painting after it has fully dried. If not, this will totally work!

[@molovely2775]

If i paint the one side of the cave, can i wax that painted side to seal it? And oil the back periodically?

[@almaburton4799]

Excellent video. Can I do this to a chair with a bamboo webbing seat? Thank you so much.

[@katherinejansen6014]

I have never replaced chair caning before, so I bought the chair caning mesh and see that one fide, the front, is already shiny and the back is not. Can it still be stained? If so how? When I wiped stain on it, it didn’t stick.

[@jenniferwilliams3134]

Hello! Thanks for this information. If I am trying to lighten cane on a chair that shows both sides of the cane, am I still only to paint one side?

[@onlinefabricstore]

I would really recommend only painting the one side, especially if it is bearing any weight.

[@rosellaporro519]

What if the caning is visible from both sides, as on the back of a dining chair? We are refinishing our chairs and removing the old caning which after 40 years started breaking. It was stained and polyurethaned.

[@onlinefabricstore]

You can stain/poly both sides but it just won't last as long before becoming brittle and breaking. Being the back of the chair, it won't get as much wear and tear so it's possible it could last another 40 years!

[@monikamarceau7947]

I just installed new caning on the back of my chairs.The project turned out nicely except the caning on the backside feels like porcupine. Really rough. What did I do wrong?

[@Clovergirl7934]

Hi. Found your channel. I recently picked up a chair very much like you are sitting on in this video. It’s in very good shape but it’s a little to yellow for my decor. I would like to gel stain it a little darker. Can I do this without ruining the chair? Thanks for your input.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Totally! Just make sure that you are using oil based stain! Best of luck!!

[@Clovergirl7934]

@@onlinefabricstore thanks so much!

[@tinayoung4677]

What do I do on a chair that the back and front are visible ?

[@chippybirdcat]

Thanks! I have so many pieces of painted cane furniture from the 80s that I want to upcycle for today in a natural cane look - how would you strip paint off the furniture? I’m finding it hard to find that anyone has done this in KZbin TIA

[@onlinefabricstore]

We haven't tried it personally but I would think Citristrip or one of those gels that doesn't smell terrible would work. They tend not to be as harsh as the smelly ones! It may be hard to get all the paint out of all the crevices though. Make sure to use an oil, like linseed oil, to condition the cane once stripped and dry so it doesn't get super brittle. Good luck, let us know how it turns out!

[@kellymarielmnop]

Can you stain both sides of cane? I'm replacing cane backs so I can't just do one side

[@onlinefabricstore]

You can stain both sides, the stain still allows the material to breath

[@harvatron]

@@onlinefabricstore should it be a water based stain? Or gel/oil etc?

[@pugninja7037]

If u want to put the cane onto a cabinet door, instead of the using the glass .. I know you have to put the cane webbing into water for half an hour, but can you paint it with wash paint,straight after putting it into water to make it more flexible?

[@onlinefabricstore]

I would paint, allow it to dry, and then soak and install. Or soak and install and then paint.

[@pugninja7037]

@@onlinefabricstore thank you, I will do as you said.

[@priscaceres7663]

How would I take the spray paint off the cane ? help!!

[@thegioingam.]

pretty impressive video

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thanks🤩 If you have any questions let us know!

[@outwithabahng]

Is your only option with stain to go darker? I’m starting an upcycle on a thrifted buffet table where there is cane on the doors, but I want to stain the piece a lighter color and would like the cane to match. Is cane able to be sanded and stained a lighter color?

[@onlinefabricstore]

You can only stain a darker color. I have seen people try bleaching cane, but it definitely damages the fibers so they are not able to hold weight any longer. That may work on your doors but it is a risk. You could try sanding, but VERY lightly as cane but it could cause it to fray. Here is what I would recommend. Cane darkens over time, and brand new cane is MUCH lighter than something that is 20+ years old. You would get the best results purchasing new cane and replacing it. It is a little more pricy, but you are going to be happiest with those results. Here is where you can find cane - www.onlinefabricstore.com/product-group-caning.aspx?product=cane-webbing

[@shawnweber5400]

I know you said not to paint both sides but is it OK to stain both sides. I want to redo some chairs and the backs have cane inserts so I would like it to be the same color front and back

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes, the cane can still breath through the stain so you should be all set!

[@kudscruz]

Thanks for sharing these tips! I'm thinking of a project using cane webbing, I just have one concern, are cane webbing waterproof or is there a way (apply waterproof finishing or coating) make it waterproof? Thank you and hope to hear from you soon!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Cane itself isn't weather proof, but you can definitely use a clear coat to help it become weather resistant. I would use one of these - www.onlinefabricstore.com/hsearchresult.aspx?keyword=clear%20paint . The same rules will apply with this clear paint, only cover the front side, never the back. please note though, cane is not meant for the outdoors so it will most likely age prematurely (I would say you still would be able to get many years out of it, in optimal conditions cane can last 100's of years). To keep it looking fresh, I would recommend keeping it covered when it is not being used, and bringing it inside over winter if you live in an area that gets lots of snow. I also would avoid sitting on the cane while it is wet.

[@Alicia-ig7cv]

Is gel stain ok ?

[@teresalamb76]

In the last part of the video where you darkened the cane just slightly with a stain, what stain did you use?

[@onlinefabricstore]

You have to use an oil based stain. I used the color American Walnut!

[@ash78907]

@@onlinefabricstore should you only stain one side like you said to do with the paint

[@sithara7983]

My vintage chair already has some stain on it , on both sides, since it is the back of the chain, And I really don't like the color, what can i do to change the color on both side?

[@onlinefabricstore]

I think that your best bet is going to be finding a stain that you like that is a little darker than what is on there right now. Unfortunately, once the stain is in there, I don't think it is going to come out. You could try bleaching it.. I have never tried it, and honestly I would be hesitant to do this to a vintage chair, because I can not guarantee it would work the way you want it to. But it would for sure damage the cane and make it age prematurely.

[@Caitorade]

How about plastic caning?

[@1229carmm]

Would I be able to glue the caning directly onto a plywood background?

[@onlinefabricstore]

I suppose you could, although I would probably go about it a different way. I would soak the cane, then while it is still wet place it on the plywood and staple it around the edges (staple one side and pull it super tight while stapling the opposite side) As the cane is drying it will pull even tighter and look really nice.

[@1229carmm]

@@onlinefabricstore Thank you. I will consider it.

[@USA-2491]

What if cane is exposed on the back of chair

[@nicolegabino4687]

If I am wanting to white wash cane can that be done on both sides?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes, you can do both sides, but the cane may become brittle more quickly if the back is sealed and not allowed to breathe. This is fine if it's more decorative than functional (holding weight).

[@melaniekhioukhom346]

Hello. I bought some cane webbing off of Amazon. And it is way lighter in color than I thought it would be. How do I stain it to a darker shade?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Oil based stain. Watch the tutorial or here is the article - www.onlinefabricstore.com/makersmill/how-to-paint-cane-webbing/ **

[@vickyb9918]

What if the cane is already on a piece of furniture and has a varnish on it do I have to sand varnish before painting?

[@onlinefabricstore]

I wouldn't worry about it if you are painting it! If you are staining or white washing, I might try a little sanding but if you are painting right over it you should be fine!

[@vickyb9918]

@@onlinefabricstore Thank you!

[@jtor7066]

When first using cane, I see you should soak it in water. Curious if using a colored die in the water would penetrate the cane enough to give it some coloration, I.e. green, red, blue, etc?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes! That will work!

[@pollypineapple3]

If I want to spray paint the cane how can I soak it?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Can I have a little more information about your project? What are you looking to do? You might be able to spray the cane (with rustoleum paint which is oil based* that's important in this instance) and then soak it, but I would probably recommend spraying after it is put together.. A little more information would be helpful. Let me know!

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