How to Rejuvenate Plant Pots

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Woodie's DIY will show you how to rejuvenate your plant pots. This is a really easy way to add a splash of colour to your garden.

How to do it

Step 1

Remove any loose or flaking old finish from the plant pots. Clean surface thoroughly with warm water and detergent or Sugar Soap.

Step 2

For greasy, waxed or varnished surfaces, scrub thoroughly with a scouring pad using one of these solutions. Rinse surface thoroughly and dry with a clean cloth.

Step 3

Apply ESP liberally with a clean dry lint free cloth. ESP stands for - Easy Surface Prep, which makes paint stick to any smooth shiny surface. It provides a powerful grip for any water or oil based paint. Wait 2 hours or until surface is dry then paint.

Step 4

I like to add owatrol oil to both undercoat and paint before applying. This provides greater adhesion and improved flow ability to your paint.

Step 5

Apply undercoat to the pot in smooth even strokes in a colour of your choice then leave to dry.

Paint indoors to avoid dust sticking to the surface while it is drying.

Step 6

Finally apply the gloss to finish the job.

Step 7

To paint a metal plant pot, firstly clean with Sugar Soap.

When spray painting shake the can vigorously for one minute while the mixing ball rattles. Hold the can 30cm from the surface and spray in a steady back and forth motion, slightly overlapping with each stroke.

When spray painting don’t choose a windy day and make sure all adjacent surfaces are covered.

Step 8

Coat the pot with a spray surface primer. Be sure to wear a dust mask.

Step 9

When the primer is dry, finish the job using a multi purpose spray paint. I’ve set up the pot in such a way that I can walk around it while applying the paint.