Terra Cotta Pots

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How do I paint on terra cotta pots?

Terra Cotta Pots

Terra Cotta pots are great painting surfaces. First and foremost you can Use Patio Paint. This paint is formulated to handle the moisture and the sun without cracking and peeling. It adheres well to terra cotta and concrete. This means no prep and no varnish! If you can't do this, then seal the pot with a multipurpose sealer. Then decorate and spray varnish...but! when wet these pots leech salt and chemical to the outside...so planting directly in the pot is not a good idea. Leave plants in their plastic pots!

   

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