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Repair wicker and rattan furniture

Outdoor resin wicker is repaired with new PE strip woven into the old pattern. Indoor rattan furniture uses natural cane and core, soaked first, and loose leg wraps are redone with binder cane.

Time
An hour to a day, by the size of the damage
Level
Beginner

What you needHow to repair outdoor resin wicker furniture

What you need

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Outdoor Wicker Repair Kit, 230 ft PE Strip with Weaving ToolThis kit has the main materials and tools for this project.
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Materials
PE Wicker Repair Strip, 8.5 mm Flat, for Resin Patio FurnitureFlat 8.5 mm polyethylene wicker strip for re-weaving resin patio chairs and sofas, 120 or 230 ft, in four colors. For synthetic wicker, not rattan.
PE Wicker Repair Strand, 5 mm Round, 98 ft, for Outdoor FurnitureRound 5 mm synthetic wicker strand in a 98 ft coil, for round-weave patio furniture, wrapped legs and lashings. Dark grey, dark brown or natural.
Wide PE Wicker Strip, 12 mm Flat, 197 ft, for Outdoor FurnitureWide 12 mm flat PE wicker strip in a 197 ft coil, for chunky modern outdoor weaves and full re-wraps of seats and backs. Gradient grey or dark brown.
Binder Cane, 500 ft Hank, 4, 5 or 6 mm WideWide, flat natural binder cane in 500 ft hanks, 4, 5 or 6 mm, to finish the edge of hand-caned seats, wrap joints and handles, and lash basket rims.
Natural Rattan Core, Round, 4 mm or 5 mm, 1 lb CoilThick natural round rattan core in 1 lb coils, 4 or 5 mm across, for basket stakes and frames, wrapping, decorative crafts and diffuser sticks.
Tools
Wicker Weaving and Prying Tool, Stainless Steel, for Wicker RepairA flat stainless steel tool with a slim curved tip and silicone grip for lifting tight wicker strands so a new strip can be threaded under them.
Wood Glue for Caning, White PVA, 4 fl oz Bottle with Narrow TipWhite PVA wood glue in a 4 fl oz squeeze bottle with a narrow tip that lays a clean bead into a spline groove. Dries clear; wipes up with a damp cloth.
Spring Clamps for Caning and Weaving, 3.5 in Plastic or 6 in MetalSpring clamps with padded tips hold cane, reed, cord and webbing while you weave, and small glue-ups while they set. 3.5 in plastic or 6 in metal.
Optional
Water-Based Wood Stain for Chair Frames and Cane, 8.5 fl ozWater-based wood stain in an 8.5 fl oz bottle, for refinishing chair frames and toning new natural cane to sit with an older frame. Five colors.

How it is done

  1. Cut back the broken strands to a spot where they are held under the weave.
  2. Match the strip by width and shape (flat, half-round or round) and color.
  3. Thread the new strip into the weave with the weaving tool, following the old path.
  4. Tuck and glue the ends where they will not show.
  5. For loose wraps, unwind, glue and rewrap tight with soaked binder cane.

Tip: Take a short piece of the old strand to the color chart: matching the shape matters as much as the color.

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