Part of my outside garden area not much . 😔 still work in progress.
How do I paint cans to use outside?
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I want to use large food cans as planters inside and outside or my apartment, as I am limited in space in my apartment , but want to paint them . I just don't know if they will peel if they get wet or stay in the sun . Can I paint them ? And if so how? .. thank you in advance..
I just poke holes in bottom. Paint with spray paint it's easy
I just poke holes in bottom. Paint with spray paint it's easy
Hi Aurelia, if you use a metal paint it should last for a few years. I would suggest looking into the RustOleum brand, it comes in lots of different colors.
I, like GrandmasHouseDIY, have used Rust-0-leum that is for metal. I like to spray the inside as well as the outside since the dampness will cause the inside to rust. You can poke holes in the bottom if drainage doesn't cause problems to the surface under your plants. A pretty plate (I get my from the thrift store) would work to catch water. I have most often filled the bottom (about an inch) with small rocks and egg shells. This provides drainage for the water but doesn't let your plant's roots sit in water if you over water.
Any paint you have will work you could even glue paper on or contact paper will work to
Thank you for your response, I appreciate you taking the the time to give me your suggsetion. .
You can use about anything you want to grow a plant, just make sure you POKE holes in the bottom of the container. Anything will work.....GOOD LUCK and happy planting!
You should use spray paint for your cans. There are so many colors and they hold up outdoors.
I would use EXTERIOR spray paint. For $1.00, Wal-Mart sells only black & white now where I live. You can get colored exterior spray paint, but will have to pay a few $$ more. Never use the stonelook kind. It washes off. You MIGHT be able to use a water proof sealer over it, but I haven't tried it. You might want to sand your cans lightly. Since they are only free coffee cans, you can experiment. You can try permanent markers after you paint. Experiment & enjoy. That's the fun part for me! Best wishes!
Paint both the inside and outside so that they do not rust. For extra protection seal with spray lacquer.