The rattan bindings on the joints of some of my wicker chairs are unraveling. My repairing them looks sloppy. I want to re-wrap the joints with new rattan. What is the technique to get good, tight joints?

Not sure if the paint will chip and peel if rain and sun beats on it. the wicker looks old as is, just not sure that it amy make it look worse. works on inside wicker well, tho!

they are mostly spice, have some black and metal handrests. I want to polish them

They don't get rained on, but they are starting to look dirty. I have cleaned them but the black is still on them. It is hot and dry where I am. Any suggestions? Would it help the look if I painted them?

This is for a counseling office for children and adolescents. Don't want it too cutesy. What would give this a more sophisticated look?

Is there a specific reason for tradition? or is it just they way it is?

The cane binding on the legs needs to be replaced and I have't a clue what to do. All I know is that I have to soak the binding in warm water before I use it.

I got some old ones free but they are somewhat dirty and need new paint. I want to put them on my pouch for the summer. Can anyone tell me how to clean them too? They have all those crevices

They are really cute, but I don't know what to do. Please help. What would you do? What is that smell? Does wicker usually smell?

Also were can I buy it. Its not wicker it is a new material that looks like wicker but can stay outside in all weather.I would like to know were to buy it.