How To Paint Over Glazed Ceramic Pots

Painting the pots a new color clean the ceramic pots with a 50 50 mixture of distilled white vinegar and water applied with a sponge.

How to paint over glazed ceramic pots.

As time goes on however you may need to repaint your ceramics to return them to their original luster. The glazed coating presents a problem though. Paint cannot stick to smooth glazed coating. To paint a ceramic pot you ll need sandpaper primer and paint.

If the pot s already glazed use spray paint. Glazed planters and pots have a glass like finish to them even when dulled with weather exposure and age. Whether you simply want to personalize your pots or completely change the container color you can paint its glazed surface and have the new paint adhere for years to come. 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.

We are going to be spray painting ceramic pots today. Once the primer s dry paint the pot. If it s unglazed use acrylic paint instead. If you want to add color or change the painted design on your ceramic pottery understand the basics of how pottery accepts color and how to protect the painted surface.

Instead repaint that glazed ceramic piece. Apply color to unfinished ceramic bisque with either a ceramic glaze or acrylic paint. Buying new ones that will match is most likely not in the budget. Preparation is the key and it requires patience and a steady hand but once you have learned the technique you are on your way to a brand new color.

Start by sanding the pot to make the surface easier to paint. Ceramic glazes preserve your pottery and tile s coloring and also adds a layer of protection from small scratches. Don t fret because i have a super easy 1 hour makeover for you. Paint over a glossy store bought pot with acrylic paints to get the look you want.

Step 1 the first step is to clean off the glazed ceramic pots planters really well then make sure they are totally dry.