How To Paint A Plastic Flower Pot
Unlike wood plastic is not porous so the paint has little to stick to.
How to paint a plastic flower pot. For my planter which measured 15 inches tall I used less than 14 cup of white paint for sponging. Ive used masonry paint for a big pot next to a stone wall it worked fine has lasted over 10 years and Ive used paint for outdoor plastic which started flaking after about 7 years. The paint will never really bond to the plastic so if you.
With the right amount of preparation however you can paint plastic with success. Each is handcrafted and finished with a chip- and peel-resistant coat. Plant pots usually come in pale greens and earthen browns and can be aesthetically unappealing.
Its important to wait until the background is completely dry before you add paint on top of it. Lightly sand the outside of the pot with a fine-grit sandpaper. Paint any plastic plant pots you have lying around with spray paint to update your garden without spending a fortune.
Plastic is a tricky surface to paint. Allow to dry for 15 to 20 minutes or until the paint is no longer sticky. Add as much or as little accent designs to your pots as you want.
Spray the bottom ONLY with a light coat of spray paint. I used a brush because I used a couple of different shades and swirled it together for a textured look. Keep in mind however that depending on the type of paint and plastic you are working with the paint may eventually chip off especially after heavy.
Light coats are the key to smooth dripless spray paint application. Spray the inner rim of the pot ensuring the paint goes deeper than the soil line. What kind of paint do you use on plastic flower pots.