a process for finishing wood slatted articles of furniture , such as chairs , tables and ottomans for either indoor or outdoor use comprising the steps of dipping the article in a coating material , draining the excess coating material and then spinning the article to provide an even distribution of the coating , particularly throughout the intricately woven slats of the article . the article is subsequently dried at room temperature and then heated in an oven to cure the coating material . the coating material may be comprised of an acrylic polymer resin . the article may be dipped in various other media , such as a color stain or an exterior protective sealer depending on the finishing application desired .