Plant containers

How to revamp old plant pots

Transform inexpensive and mismatched pots in seconds by spraying them with an all-purpose paint

Time
5 min per pot plus 45 min drying time

You will need
Old pots or planters
Specialist paint, such as Plasti-kote Super Matt spray paint

How to do it
Lay down old newspapers in an outdoor or well-ventilated area. Check that the surface of the pot is clean and dry. Follow instructions on the spray can, making sure you try a patch test on the bottom of the pot. Two or three thin coats are better than one thick one, which could drip. Allow five minutes' drying time between coats.

Shop for the look
Plasti-kote


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