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Chalk paint ceramic pot.
Start by sanding the pot to make the surface easier to paint.
I just used a scrubbing brush and the garden hose to clean and remove dirt.
Clean the pot to remove dirt and allow to dry thoroughly.
If i can what tips hints will i need to make sure it is successful.
If you do then you will end up with bubbles and peeling paint in a few days.
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If the pot s already glazed use spray paint.
The chalk paint on the plastic pots looks a bit deliberate right now but keep watching as i continue painting.
Chalk paint has quite a matte chalky finish but you receive luster by buffing with wax.
Then apply a coat or 2 of primer with a paintbrush.
When you want to repaint the planter this finish requires a special paint so that it adheres to the surface because not all paints will.
If it s unglazed use acrylic paint instead.
The most important step for painting your ceramics with chalk paint is to get them nice and clean.
Step 1 cleaning.
If that ends up being a fail i ll keep the clear coat you used in mind.
I just painted my terracotta posts in an apple green chalk paint but i didn t seal them because i m hoping the elements will add to the aged patina.
You don t want any greasy residue or dust to prevent the paint from sticking.
After the blue paint i add sections of the green chalk paint here and there on each pot.
More blue chalk paint.
Once the primer s dry paint the pot.
Glazed planters and pots have a glass like finish to them even when dulled with weather exposure and age.
Here are all the steps to painting your ceramic piece with chalk paint.
To blend the colors more i added another rough coat of the blue chalk paint on the plastic pots.
Do not spray paint the pots if they are in direct blazing sun and are heating up.
To paint a ceramic pot you ll need sandpaper primer and paint.
Clean ceramics before you paint them.
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Hanna s board painted terra cotta pots on pinterest.
Can i use annie sloan or some other chalk paint on it.
Hi christy your flower pot looks so much prettier painted with ascp duck egg and slightly distressed.
I want to paint a cheap ceramic cache pot love the shape but am tired of the neutral color.