DIY Faux Galvanized Planter

by Heather Painchaud

This year I wanted to add some planters to our backyard to complement our newly finished deck and patio. Finding the perfect planter turned out to be more challenging than I thought so I created our own do-it-yourself version.

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I love the look of this faux galvanized planter!

Filled with bee-friendly plants it is the perfect addition to our back yard.

And can you believe that it only cost $6?!

I simply spray painted plastic buckets from Walmart!

Two coats of Rustoleum spray paint and we had the perfect faux galvanized planters fro our outdoor space!

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Peggy Carrera on Mar 02, 2017
do you need drainage holes?

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Sea12565769 on Mar 02, 2017
Did you put holes in the bottom for drainage.

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Karen on Mar 03, 2017
I have tried this before on these pliable containers. Any movement or the sides bending at all, the paint cracked and peeled. I would suggest (as I learned) is to choose a container more rigid, like a wastebasket or strong 5 gallon buckets from Home Depot, etc. Looks very pretty though! :) Was this particular spray paint pliable (rubbery) enough to withstand the bending?

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Myrna Iagatta on Jun 05, 2017

I love this idea. Will be doing it.

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Min10254910 on Jun 21, 2017

You can also use big pine cones that is what i do with my big planters for outside

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