I bought several nice sized plastic display containers today at a discount outlet. They look like a small bird bath on a pedistal inside a larger container bottom. They will be ideal for displaying my sempervivum collection. My concern is that they are a thin cheap brown plastic that is likely UV resistant, but are so flimsy that I think they will not hold up long. So I am thinking of trying to paint or coat them with something that would protect from the UV, as well as strengthen them.
I was wondering if a thin layer of papercrete would work. Anybody ever try to do this or have other suggestions? I think it will be a problem to get something to adhere to the plastic.
I'll post a pic in the next day or so - weather too much of a mess today to get one.
Thanks
Preserving Plastic Pots
There is a new spray paint out now that sticks to plastic lke nobodys business. It comes in lots of colors and you dont need to prime or make a huge ordeal out of spray painting old plastic 'clay' pots. Its right with all the other other spray paint at HD or lowes.
Here's a pic of the empty container. I filled one with planting mix this afternoon and learned that the pedestal is not very stable.
Can you fill the pedestal with sand or rocks? Cute pot.
Great idea - but I think I should fill the pedestal only to the top edge of the bottom container (so I don't contribute to the top weight). I think I can get the top piece off and will give it a try. I paid only $3.99 for the container. Did I get a great deal or what?
I would love to find something like that!!
Filled the pedistal today per above and it does help the stability - planted some of it already. Thanks, cathy.
Dirtygirl, it was at a discount outlet and manufactured in canada.
Happy to help, once in awhile my brain kicks in, haha.
Looks like I might be able to make my own fairly easy.
I'm heading to a huge warehouse for the pots today. Wish me luck!
This is something I threw together the other day... even hubby likes it!
