How do I waterproof cement pots that I made?

Von
by Von

I live in uk and have made a few cement pots. Can you advise how to protect against frost and rain please

  5 answers
  • Seth Seth on Sep 04, 2019

    Von,

    Here's some info on how to waterproof concrete. (Cement is an ingredient of concrete.) More importantly is what is in the pot. If you leave moist soil in the pot or allow it to collect water and then it freezes, it will expand and crack the pot no matter what you coat it with.


    https://www.hunker.com/13710088/how-to-waterproof-concrete-surfaces

  • Sharon Sharon on Sep 05, 2019

    Rustoleum has a new product called Never Wet, its a 2 part spray system. Its good for concrete and I plan to spray my steps before the rainy season. I got mine at the Dollar Tree.

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Sep 05, 2019

    Hi Von,


    If you can't move the cement pots to maintain an even temperature or prevent water entering & doing damage, the next best thing would be to do as Sharon suggested. Get the product called Never Wet and spray them to keep out the elements.

    You might also consider covering them to keep the water off.

  • Cindy Cindy on Sep 09, 2019

    Hi Von. I'm Cindy. You will need to seal them with sealer made specifically for concrete. I'm not sure what you have available in the UK. Also wrap them with a tarp and use bungee cords to hold it in place.

  • Von Von on Sep 09, 2019

    Thank you Cindy. Our UK weather is up and down at the best of times so want to be sure pots have best protection