[ from plastic to ceramic ]

EVER WONDER if you can make those typical plastic outdoor planters look a little less plastic?

You can! It's all about the right paint. I've done this before about 10 years ago and that planter held up through many blistering summers and freezing Canadian winters and still looked shiny and new.

I started with this...

Rust paint in a can {last time I used Rustoleum, this time Hammerite in a smooth, glossy finish}.

I simply brushed it on with a foam brush ~ 3 coats, letting it dry outside between coats. No primer or sanding between coats required {this paint is oil based and a bit smelly so make sure you either paint outside or open your windows). It may seem thin on the first coat but don't worry, it will cover beautifully. 3 coats later, it looks just like one of those pretty, shiny ceramic planters.

A perfect solution if you're looking for an inexpensive, lightweight planter that will withstand the elements but still look like a million bucks.

I'm not sure if spray paint would do as good a job ~ all I know is this brush-on rust paint rocks! Happy painting!

lisa