How do I refinish clay/concrete flower pots that have faded finishes?




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You can spray paint them.
Paint with outside paint!
William...I have either spray painted mine or used a paint brush and either works well. Good luck to you!
Hi William,
As others have said, you can paint them with spray or outdoor paint. You can also upgrade them a bit using a rag with the paint. This ideas comes from another Hometalk member and I tried it too. It makes my old pots look dressed up. :) Wishing you the best.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/planters/rag-painted-terra-cotta-planters-29070173
Here's a simple re-painting technique: https://thekitchengarten.com/refresh-a-planter-for-3-dollars/