Blogger Quincy, IL on Mar 03, 2012

My watermelon looking propane tank

Our propane tank is small since it only is used for our fireplace. The propane tank was rusted and unsightly. I painted it to look like a watermelon with a ladybug on top. It is in the shade all the time, so no danger of overheating due to paint.

Like Clip

1

I painted my propane tank to look like a watermelon with a ladybug on top.

71 Comments Displaying 25 of 71 comments | See Previous

KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Bonnie...what color is your water tank now?...Is it just a rain collection tank for irrigation? Good water storage tanks are opaque to keep out the light which can lead to algae growth.

on Mar 07, 2012 · Like 0
Culpepper Carpets and Int... Atlanta, GA

I am still smiling! That is adorable, may I share the photo?

on Mar 08, 2012 · Like 0
Diane I Jamestown, NC

That is brilliant! 'Almost makes me want to get a propane tank.

on Mar 08, 2012 · Like 1
Bonnie B Shingle Springs, CA

Hi, KMS: My water tank is blue -- not exactly cohesive with our Asian inspired garden (to say the least ~ :(

on Mar 08, 2012 · Like 0
Bonnie B Shingle Springs, CA

Hi, Susan: Thanks for the cute idea! But I'd rather have my tank "disappear" rather than accent it.

on Mar 08, 2012 · Like 1
EXOVATIONS Cumming, GA

Very clever idea...

on Mar 08, 2012 · Like 0
Monica T Homestead, FL

Very cute idea. I love ladybugs too!

on Mar 08, 2012 · Like 0
Allen B Sharpsburg, GA

nice melon

on Mar 08, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Bonnie...here is a pic for some inspiration.
on Mar 09, 2012 · Like 0
Refined Vintage West Bloomfield, MI

Such a creative solution to an unsightly problem! Great job! I have shared on My Pinterest!

on Mar 09, 2012 · Like 0
GEORGIA M Orlando, FL

very cute

on Mar 09, 2012 · Like 0
Julia F Raleigh, NC

Very cool.

on Mar 09, 2012 · Like 0
Betty Cartersville, GA

That is way cool . Do you ownyour tanks or rent them from the gas company. Do they not care if you paint them. I was getting ready yo try an plant a moon vine on an arbor that I was going to put in front of the tank. It sits off my porch , but in full view of our pool. Very unsightly.

on Mar 10, 2012 · Like 0
Terry M Quincy, IL

Betty, you have to own your tank like we do to be able to paint them other than white or silver. Then if you paint them, they have to be in the shade so they don't blow up from the darker color and sun causing heat inside.

on Mar 10, 2012 · Like 0
Bonnie B Shingle Springs, CA

KMS: The "K" of KMS must stand for "komedian" ! Once again you've slayed me with your humorous post ~ ! Is this what frigid temps encourage?

on Mar 10, 2012 · Like 0
Bonnie B Shingle Springs, CA

KMS: Since you are such a knowledgeable individual, I have a question for you. I posted a question under Decks and Outdoor Living and haven't had much success with replies. My question is this: Where could I find "asian-inspired" fence post caps? I've web searched to no avail. Any ideas? I need (7) and a bit cost conscience so I dn't want to have them custom made. Have any thoughts? (Humm.....I "know" you have thoughts, many of them indeed ~~ !) How about ideas?

on Mar 10, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Bonnie...I just posted to your post cap question.

on Mar 11, 2012 · Like 0
Barbara G Florence, SC

this is adorable, what kind of paint did you use. What is the best type of paint to use for painting on bricks for outside projects?

on Mar 11, 2012 · Like 0
Terry M Quincy, IL

Barbara G, I used oil base for the green base color on the tank. I then used acrylic to paint the stripes. I used several coats of exterior sealer when done. I painted bricks on my sidewalk with a paint called Patio Paint by Plaid. It is hard to find now. It also came with a sealer and has lasted for over 8 years now and still is there.

on Mar 11, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Terry I think the Patio Paint is the absolute best for the out door art projects. I used it when I was embellishing our deck w/b'flies, birds, etc. Some are on the top railing and have full blazing sun all day plus the deck boards get a lot of wear & tear. None of it faded or chipped off. I haven't looked for Patio Paint in ages so didn't realize it was getting scarce. I always wished there was more of a variety of colors. In my area there wasn't a wide range of color selection w/in the ...»
same family color. Hmmmmm - may have to go online to find a supplier huh?

on Mar 13, 2012 · Like 0
Carolyn B Castalia, NC

I work for a propane co. and this is so cute....

on Mar 15, 2012 · Like 0
Mildred H Brentwood, TN

You are very talented.
It's adorable.

on Mar 18, 2012 · Like 0
Roxy D Gainesville, GA

Very clever. I like.

on Mar 21, 2012 · Like 0
Bernice H Yakima, WA

I LOVE THIS!! Talk about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear , is that how it goes? Take the elephant in the room and make it shine!
@KMS....too funny! I anticipated what you were going to say, something like a monster lady bug because your tank is sooo big! haahhaahaaa...but no, you didnt.

on May 01, 2012 · Like 0
Nancy S Lagrange, GA

How clever.

on Jun 14, 2012 · Like 0

Oops! Leave without saving?

Hometalk.com

Hometalk is where people share and help with everything home & garden

My watermelon looking propane tank

NOTE: You can drag and drop your photos to reorder them