The ceramic flower pots are called earthenware.They are hardened by firing them at a high temperature in a kiln.You usually buy ceramic pots in a garden center, but they are fired again with a glaze.There are unglazed pots at craft stores.The steps below show you how to paint the unglazed ceramic flower pots that you have on hand.
Step 1: To rinse your ceramic pot, use a hose or kitchen faucet.
Step 2: Use a scrub brush or abrasive pad to scrub it.
An old toothbrush can be used to clean the lip of the pot.
Step 3: You have to rinse the pot inside and out.
Step 4: Allow the pot to dry completely by setting it in the sun.
Step 5: Purchase glossy interior/exterior spray paint, 200-grit sandpaper, paintbrushes and a can of latex primer.
Step 6: On a day that is not windy or rainy, put the pot outside on a table.
If you want to protect the table from the paint, put a piece of cardboard or plastic on it.
Step 7: The pot needs to be roughened up just enough.
Step 8: The pot should be wiped down with a clean cloth.
Step 9: Put the primer on with a brush and let it dry.
To roughed-up ceramic, use a latex primer.If you want to make sure you have perfect coverage, apply a second coat of primer.All coats should be dry.
Step 10: Before you start painting, read the directions on the can.
You need to shake the can.
Step 11: Use even, sweeping strokes to spray the interior of the pot.
Step 12: Allow the paint to dry completely.
If you don't want to apply color to the inside, turn the pot upside down and proceed with the next step.
Step 13: The exterior of the pot should be sprayed.
The color goes on evenly when sweeping motions are used.
Step 14: The pot should be left in the sun.
Step 15: If you need to do touch-ups, save the leftover paint.
Step 16: Wait at least 24 hours after painting to repot your plant.
Step 17: Purchase ceramic pots at a craft store.
These stores have a variety of paints and brushes that can be used to paint unglazed pots.
Step 18: The work area should be well-ventilated.
Step 19: You can protect your work surface with plastic or newspapers.
Step 20: The pot was made from the mold.
Sand the seams lightly with fine to medium grade sandpaper or use a chisel to chip them off.The paint will adhere better if you lightly sand it first.
Step 21: The pot should be brushed with a soft paint brush or a dry cloth.
Dust and dirt can be removed with a hair dryer.
Step 22: The pot should be wiped down with a damp cloth.
Step 23: The pot should be left to dry.
Step 24: It's a good idea to spray the inside of your pot.
The outside finish could be ruined if the pot is not sealed.
Step 25: Let the seal dry.
Step 26: The pot should be primered using a paintbrush.
The primer helps the final coat of paint adhere.
Step 27: Allow the primer coat to dry completely.
Step 28: The entire pot should be brushed with a thin coat of paint.
Cheap brushes tend to come loose and get stuck in the paint, so use the best brush you can afford.
Step 29: The paint should be allowed to dry.
Step 30: Let the ceramic pot dry after applying a thin coat of paint.
Step 31: If you want to protect the paint, use a thin coat.
Step 32: Allow at least 24 hours of drying time before you put soil in a pot.