How To Make Your Own Concrete Planters?

How do you make homemade concrete planters?

Directions

1. In a bucket, combine concrete mix with water.
2. Find one bigger-size and one smaller-size plastic bowl or container to use together as a mold.
3. Spray the inside of larger container and the outside of smaller container generously with cooking spray oil.
4. Fill the larger container with the prepared concrete.

What paint is best for concrete planters?

Masonry Spray Paints



If you want to spray paint a concrete plant pot, make sure you choose a spray paint labeled for masonry, which adheres to the concrete more effectively than standard spray paints. Do not spray paint the concrete plant pots while they have plants inside of them.

Should you put rocks at the bottom of a planter?

Put a layer of gravel in your plant’s drainage tray, or down inside a decorative planter, then sit your plant pot on top. The gravel will hold water and increase humidity, while keeping your plant’s roots up out of the puddle. Gravel comes in handy when sitting a plant inside a decorative planter.

Why are my cement pots cracking?

The first and most common reason your concrete planter pot cracked is because the mix contained too much water. The more water that is in the mix, the better the chance that as it evaporates, the concrete will shrink. Concrete by nature will shrink, but the extra water can cause it to shrink too much or quickly.

What kind of cement do you use to make flower pots?

QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix (No. 1101) is the original 4000 psi average compressive strength blend of Portland cement, sand, and gravel or stone. Just add water. Use for any general concrete work.

Can I paint concrete planters?

Concrete planters are beautiful and ugly all at the same time. The good news is that you can paint concrete planters!

Do I need to prime concrete before painting?

Generally speaking, priming is so essential to successful painting outcomes, concrete will always needs a primer. However, the existing surface needs to be primed before painting if: It is unpainted. It is peeling.

Do you need to seal concrete planters?

Do Concrete Planters Need To Be Sealed? Concrete pots only need to be sealed if you are growing a plant in the pot that needs more acidic soil. You see, concrete contains lime which can cause the soil to become alkaline. However, I recommend soaking the pots in water for three days before sealing.

What can I add to cement to make it lighter?

Mixing Lightweight Concrete



Using less sand can make the product lighter, but it can also make the concrete weaker structurally. A simple recipe for basic lightweight concrete is to combine 8 parts sand, 8 parts cement and 8 parts perlite to 5 parts water.

How can I make my lightweight concrete stronger?

Add Sand. The sand is the part of the mix that makes the concrete heavier. If you want the ultimate lightweight mixture, then only use one five-gallon bucket of sand. For more of a medium grade concrete, which is stronger, add in an extra bucket of sand.

How do you make cloth concrete planters?

Wet the cloth (old towel, fleece blanket or any other rug) that you want to turn into a sturdy planter. Put it into the mixture, turn and swirl in the cement mixture, so that it completely gets saturated with the cement mixture. Once it is fully saturated, you can place it on the desired mold to get a specific shape.