How to Paint Ceramic Pots
Use a hose or your kitchen faucet to rinse your ceramic pot inside and out., Scrub it with detergent and water using a scrub brush or abrasive pad., Rinse the pot well inside and out. , Set the pot in the sun and allow it to dry thoroughly...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use a hose or your kitchen faucet to rinse your ceramic pot inside and out.
You can also use an old toothbrush to clean underneath the lip of the pot. ,,,, Put a piece of cardboard, plastic sheeting or some newspapers on the table to protect it from the paint. ,,, Latex primer adheres well to roughed-up ceramic.
You can apply a second coat of primer to make sure you have perfect coverage.
Let all coats dry completely. , You usually need to shake the can vigorously first. ,, (If you don’t want to apply color to the inside, turn the pot upside down and proceed with the next step.) , Use sweeping motions so that the color goes on evenly. ,,, -
Step 2: Scrub it with detergent and water using a scrub brush or abrasive pad.
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Step 3: Rinse the pot well inside and out.
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Step 4: Set the pot in the sun and allow it to dry thoroughly.
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Step 5: Purchase glossy interior/exterior spray paint
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Step 6: 200-grit sandpaper
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Step 7: paintbrushes and a can of latex primer.
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Step 8: Put the pot outside on a table
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Step 9: preferably on a day that is not windy or rainy.
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Step 10: Sand the pot with sandpaper just enough to roughen up the glossy surface.
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Step 11: Wipe the pot down with a clean
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Step 12: damp cloth.
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Step 13: Apply the primer with a brush
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Step 14: and let it dry thoroughly.
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Step 15: Read the directions on the can before you begin painting.
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Step 16: Spray the interior of the pot
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Step 17: using even
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Step 18: sweeping strokes.
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Step 19: Allow the inside paint to dry thoroughly.
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Step 20: Spray the exterior of the pot.
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Step 21: Allow the pot to dry in the sun.
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Step 22: Save any leftover paint in case you need to do touch-ups.
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Step 23: Wait at least 24 hours after painting before you repot your plant.
Detailed Guide
You can also use an old toothbrush to clean underneath the lip of the pot. ,,,, Put a piece of cardboard, plastic sheeting or some newspapers on the table to protect it from the paint. ,,, Latex primer adheres well to roughed-up ceramic.
You can apply a second coat of primer to make sure you have perfect coverage.
Let all coats dry completely. , You usually need to shake the can vigorously first. ,, (If you don’t want to apply color to the inside, turn the pot upside down and proceed with the next step.) , Use sweeping motions so that the color goes on evenly. ,,,
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