Abstract: 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.