Help or suggestions on ceramic pot
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Anna Ibarra
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I got these 4 very large ceramic pots at a yard sale for a super price. I didn't care for color so I primed, spray painted them red and now color is peeling including primer. What can I do to repair the color so it can keep the pretty red. They all have dirt w/plants.
paint peeling off
primed
How I bought them
17 answers
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will I posted 3 but just 1 came out & sideways. I was using my cell. will better when I get on my PC! I should get an IPAD! sorry guys!
Anna Ibarra
on Jun 15, 2013
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I think for anything like this it needs to be sanded first-if it had a gloss on it before. Then paint. Maybe now you can just sand, repaint and put a clear finish on it. I'm in the process of painting my bathroom fixtures to a dark bronze and that's what everyone told me to do. Hope it helps
Melissa Gutilla
on Jun 15, 2013
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clear coat maybe?
Ashley Wilson-Cox
on Jun 16, 2013
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Agree with Melissa. Since these appear to be either ceramic or a similar material, you need to rough sand the glazed finish, wipe it down. That will allow your new paint to adhere. I'd seal the outside only with some type of clear coat. Not the bottom or inside, the planter needs to "breath".
Catherine Smith
on Jun 16, 2013
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Since it is ceramic, the inside is probably porous. That will allow the moisture from dirt and water to seep through to the outside where you painted. Rather than planting directly into the pot, use a plastic container as a liner.
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson
on Jun 16, 2013
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I would use a liquid sandpaper first and "rough it up" also when done I would seal it with and outdoor sealant. Not sure what hardware store you have in your area but all have a version of these products.
Tracy Bromage
on Jun 16, 2013
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Also meant to add love the shape of the pot and sometimes chippy paint looks cute. (personal preference I suppose)
Tracy Bromage
on Jun 16, 2013
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Sometimes, it's hard to paint over glazed pottery because that finish is baked on. I don't think the color is that bad, but you have to live with it. I'd group the pots together, add height to one or two for interest, and fill them with solid color greenery that needs that little bit of red to pop. You won't even notice the pots after a while.
Maggie D
on Jun 16, 2013
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I like the "distressed" look you are getting from nature!
Paula Wyrick
on Jun 16, 2013
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If you didnt finish the inside moisture will come from the inside to the back of the paint outside and cause it to flake and peel..Sand it smooth where needed and repint the inside and the outside..Dont use Latex paint it draws moisture..Enamel will repel it but you MUST finsh the whole inside also
Gail lichtsinn
on Jun 16, 2013
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@Anna Ibarra I think you have sound advice from @Melissa Gutilla and @Gail lichtsinn the only thing I would add is that you should redo the the finish coat annually (use outdoor finish). I would also suggest you use a rustoleum like product. Sometimes it is appealing to paint the inside another colour - could be darker or lighter, same shade or different, I have done some pots red outside and yellow inside. Let us know what you do and how it works.
Gail Salminen
on Jun 16, 2013
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Not a good idea to paint the inside of these type of containers that have been glazed. The material (whether it be made from stoneware or ceramic slip) needs to breath. By sanding and refinishing the outside of the pot, your are improving the aesthetics, but only removing the top layer of the glaze. As a former ceramic instructor, I can tell you the glaze is not going to "move" these type of items are fired at extremely high temps designed to allow the glaze to penetrate and bond with the ceramic material. If you coat the inside of these, you are running the risk of the entire pot shattering, since it needs to be porous to expand and contract. Given the size of these, that could be very dangerous. It's like not adding very hot water to a cold glass container, works the same way.
Catherine Smith
on Jun 17, 2013
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I agree. I would sand them good. Then wipe down with a good cleaner to insure there is no residue on them. If you don't have anything, A good wipe down with vinegar will do. Make sure that you are using the correct spray paint. If the pots are plastic , be sure to use the spray paint for plastic. You can't go wrong with Rustoleum or Krylon. Avoid the cheap store brand paints. With spray paint you really do get what you pay for.
Shelley S
on Jun 17, 2013
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I need a clarification about a response ; so I shouldn't paint the inside then? Or should I? I'm wondering if or not I should empty out the plants & dirt & start over. Shelley S. these are 4 large very heavy ceramic pots. My daughter told me to leave as is, but I'm thinking that I don't like the original color. I added these as red as I did a partly hard scape in my front yard and it was so much natural rock that I wanted to soften it with some pop of color so the landscaper suggested I lay them about the yard to spread the color. I recently moved the one pictured as it was getting too much sun, where it was. That one was direct sun and was the one peeling the worst.
Anna Ibarra
on Jun 18, 2013
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If you don't like the color, you can just cover the plants well and do all the work with it full. You don't have to paint the inside. That isn't seen any way. Honestly I never paint the insides. I don't know what effect that might have on the plant. To empty them would be a huge undertaking. I would just try to work around the plants or wait until next year before you plant them if the plants are annuals. Hope that helps.
Shelley S
on Jun 19, 2013
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If the pot is porpous and it looks like it you HAVE to seal the inside and the outside or the paint will fail..All water based paints draw moisture(latex) I would say since it is outside i would seal it inside and out even if i put a pot inside of it..If you use a latex paint you will have to clear coat it inside and out after using the latex..You need to lightly sand the old flaking paint off.. Paint flaking is almost always due to water or something already on the surface that repels the paint
Gail lichtsinn
on Jun 22, 2013
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Thank you all for the great advice. I think I will wait on this mainly cause of our heatwave at the moment. I went to paint for simply less then 30 min and in full shade and it was extremely hot. Not good!
Anna Ibarra
on Jun 30, 2013
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