A cladding not only protects a plant pot, but also visually enriches it. There are many materials to choose from. So why invest money in a new purchase when you can easily make such a covering yourself. On this page you will find detailed instructions on how to do it.
How to dress up a planter?
To cover a plant pot, sand the outer wall, stick foam tubes as insulation, secure with aluminum tape, lay out a tarpaulin and spray the pot with weather-resistant paint. After drying, the plastic bucket appears in a high-quality stone look.
Transform plastic into a high-quality stone look
Do you want to give your cheap-looking plastic plant pot a high-quality design? Nothing is easier than that. You don't need any prior technical knowledge, nor a lot of material or tools the pot can still be easily transported.
Instructions
- Sand the outer wall of your bucket with sandpaper so that the insulation sticks well later.
- Use foam tubes as insulation material and cut them lengthwise.
- Place the foam around the top of the bucket to form a closed circle.
- Cut the ends accordingly.
- Now you need waterproof and frost-proof adhesive (€6.00 on Amazon), which also dries quickly.
- Apply a layer on the previously measured edge of the container.
- Unfold the foam at the interface and press it onto the edge.
- Attach an aluminum tape where the two ends touch.
- Cover the floor with a tarp.
- Spray the planter with any color (paint is available at hardware stores).
- Let the paint dry.
Now you are the proud owner of a plastic plant pot whose material can no longer be seen. For further beautification, for example with mosaic stones, it is best to browse through this article. On these additional pages you will find instructions on how to correctly fill and plant your own covered plant pot.
