How to decorate plastic pots – STEP BY STEP

When you have so many plastic pots in your garden, it's normal to get tired of seeing them always looking the same or having the same color. Therefore, in this GardenWeb article, we suggest renovating them with some very simple steps.

Furthermore, the ideal thing about this type of gardening product is that plastic is a material that can be painted without any problem. So, if you want to decorate plastic pots and add a touch of color to your orchard or garden, you just have to keep reading and note down the steps to do it.

How to decorate plastic pots with acrylic paint

Our classic pots come in striking colors to bring more life to your garden. However, if you've had them for a while, it's normal to have grown tired of always seeing the same shades. Therefore, in this step-by-step guide, we show you how to paint these pots with acrylics. For this, you need to have the following materials at home:

Materials:

• Sandpaper and newspaper

• Detergent

• Brushes or paintbrushes

• Clear acrylic base and acrylic paint in the color you like

• Classic plastic pot

Step-by-step to paint the pot:

1. Place newspaper in the area where you have decided to carry out this activity.

2. Fill a bucket with water and a little detergent and clean the pots you want to paint. Then dry them well with a cloth.

3. The next step will be to sand the surface of the pot so that the paint adheres better. You can use sandpaper for this.

4. Once sanded, you will have to apply the clear acrylic base to the pot and let it dry completely.

5. It's time to paint: apply the acrylic in the color you like best to your pots and let them dry again.

6. Your pots will now be ready to be placed in the garden.

How to decorate plastic pots with stencils

In addition to changing the color of our pots, we can also draw on them by making our own stencils. This technique is suitable for all the pots we have in our online store, but it will look especially good on black, white, and terracotta tones. If you want to beautify them in this way, you just have to follow these steps:

Materials:

• Cardstock

• Scissors

• Acrylic paint in the color we want

• Roller

Step-by-step:

1. Create your stencil with thick paper like cardstock. You can cut it out in geometric shapes or form words as shown in the previous image.

2. Next, we will tape the stencil to the pot with tape so that the paint doesn't seep underneath.

3. Now, with the roller well wrung out, we will apply the paint over the taped cardstock.

4. Let it dry for a few hours, then remove the cardstock. Your pot decorations will be ready.

Are your pots too old for a second chance? Then visit GARDEN WEB and discover a wide range of quality planters

It is possible that the containers you wanted to paint are too old or broken in some places, making it impossible to give them a second chance. In this case, we recommend that you replace your planters with durable and high-quality ones.

At GARDEN WEB, you can find a range of decorative pots that stand out for their price-quality ratio. Enter our planters section now and place your order through our online store. We also recommend that you take advantage of your order to also buy saucers for the bottom of your decorative pots.