You can pick up a can on amazon for about 5.
Spray paint that will stick to anything.
If using spray paint hold the can about 10 12 inches from the surface as you spray.
Spray lightly to avoid paint runs.
To get paint to adhere to wood you have to sand it to rough up the surface.
By applying a quality primer to the surface first your paint will not only stick to the surface but your paint job will last longer and won t crack peel or blister over time.
Now grab your plastic rated spray paint.
Apply several thin coats of paint.
Tip woven baskets can be spray painted if you want a solid color all over.
Shake the can during the application to keep the color mixed.
Repeat with a second coat if needed.
Next protect yourself from paint fumes by putting on a respirator mask safety glasses and disposable gloves.
Prime with metal primer and let dry or use a paint specially formulated with rust inhibitors.
On painted wicker spray with primer and let dry.
Priming may not be required if the paint you buy for painting plastic is designed to work without one but it doesn t hurt to have the smooth foundation.
The specialty primer can create a foundation that helps the paint stick.
A shellac based spray primer should also work like bin makes and zinser also does.
Then apply spray paint.
This allows the paint to grip the surface especially with anything that s varnished.
An acrylic primer will never stick properly to an enamel or shiny surface no matter what they say.
Krylon fusion is a consumer favorite that s widely available.
Liquid sandpaper dulls a glossy surface with far less effort.
Painting dab paint on the woven strands of a basket to stripe them.
If the glossy surface has been dulled by sanding and then the dust wiped off use an oil based primer like zinser cover stain.
Shake thoroughly for 15 to 20 seconds.
Wipe with a damp cloth and let it dry.
Then spray the item with primer to ensure that the spray paint will have an even finish.
Some paint primers such as zinsser 1 2 3 will stick to even glossy surfaces though most painters will lightly sand the surface anyway or apply a deglossing liquid such as wilbond immediately prior to painting.
Before spray painting an item start by cleaning off any dirt or debris so that the spray paint will stick to the item.
Its oil base makes it somewhat slow to dry but it stands up to cleaning and use well.
Glossy surfaces will accept paint but paint will always adhere more strongly if the surface is roughened slightly.
You definitely need a primer designed specifically for plastic if you re using regular spray paint.
Many enamel paints are rustproof too.