Do you love cement pots but find them expensive?
If you do, check out this awesome idea byDIY with Lucy.
you might turn a plastic pot into an expensive looking cement pot with just a few materials.
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They are also durable compared to plastic pots.
Cement pots can vary in price depending on the size that you get and are really heavy.
It is easy to make and only uses inexpensive materials.
Plus, you’re free to also customize it however you like.
Step 2:
Wear gloves.
Mix sand, cement, and water until your form a paste.
Cover your table or working surface with plastic or newspapers.
Place the pot on the middle, then fold the ends over the edge on the top.
confirm to flatten it out.
Repeat with the other strips until the whole pot is covered.
you could overlap them.
Step 4:
Flatten the strips evenly until smooth.
Let it dry well.
Step 5:
Wear gloves.
Make a new batch of the cement/sand mixture.
Spray the whole pot with water, then cover the whole pot with mixture.
check that to include the edges on top.
It doesnt have to be perfect.
Smoothen it out as it dries.
Spray water if needed.
Once its dry, cover the bottom with the mixture as well.
Let it dry completely.
Step 6:
Cover the surface with primer.
Once dry, paint with dark grey concrete paint.
Tone it with white concrete paint and a sponge.
Step 7:
Drill drainage holes on the bottom.
