Build Shutter Planters And Add A Colorful Accent To Your Patio

5/6/2016 (Permalink)

Build shutter planters to add a burst of glorious color to your patio or porch. We used ordinary window shutters and terra cotta pots, but you can recycle old shutters and planter pots you might have lying around. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial creating your own colorful shutter planters.

Step 1

Using scissors cut the tape into ¼-in. strips.

Tape a strip around the flower pot half way down the pot.

Measure a distance then tape another strip around the pot.

Step 2

Paint the top part of the flower pot with two coats of the first paint color. Take the tape off after you finish painting.

*Let the paint dry completely between coats.

Step 3

Paint the bottom of the flower pot with one coat of another paint color. Take the tape off after you finish painting.

*Let the paint dry completely.

Step 4

Paint the shutters with two coats of three new colors.

*Let the paint dry completely.

Optional

Add a personal touch to your hanging pots by braiding twine or thin rope and attach to the pot!

By Plaid Paint published 3/29/16 in homedepot.com