DIY STONE LOOK OUTDOOR PLANTERS || DIY Home Decor on a Budget

[@lianeabeyta4515]

I love doing this to my pots too. But I am able to buy a product called PRO Quik Crete at my local Lowes. It comes in a small enough can , that is good for one pot. It is premixed and ready to apply right from the can with a putty knife or a gloved hand. I mix some with a brown paint and some with moss green to age my pots or bricks. I don't like anything new in my garden. I like it to look like its been here forever.

[@RuralRefurb]

Oh that sounds ideal Liane, thanks so much for sharing. I’m just the same, love rustic vintage 🤎 Have a great weekend lovely 😊

[@TheOnlyLila]

I can’t find anything called that. Can you tell me what the original intention of the mix is used for. That way I can search for the type of application.

[@RuralRefurb]

@@TheOnlyLila this is what I used 😁 Evo-Stik Fast Floor Grout available in DIY stores and on Amazon. Hope that helps 😊

[@lianeabeyta4515]

@@TheOnlyLila its called Pro Select ready mix concrete patch and its about $10.00 for a small tub. I get mine at Lowes.

[@patriciadavis229]

I’d love a picture of this please. I’ve searched Lowes for Pro quickcrete😢

[@gillianbc]

None of these plastic pot to stone transformations look realistic... but your actually does! I'm blown away with how lovely and natural that looks, especially with the bits of moss. I have given up on buying terracotta and other heavy pots as they're too cumbersome to manage and often crack in the frost. This looks just beautiful. Thank you.

[@RuralRefurb]

Oh thank you so much Gillian! Yes they are so heavy to move around, I find doing it this way gives me the best of all worlds. Hope you give it a try 😁

[@ec7055]

This is the best faux stone pot diy tutorial!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you!!!! 🙏🏻😊

[@sianscountrylife4925]

Just started having a go with a smaller pot ...I've added some orange / terracotta pigment at the beginning stage . I'm just waiting for it to dry off a bit before the next stage Really enjoying the process ...I've got some very large new plastic pots , so I thought I'd experiment with something smaller first . Thanks for all your fabulous ideas ! ❤

[@RuralRefurb]

Oooh the pigment is a great idea!! Good luck and have fun!!🤗♥️

[@ruthbriggs5372]

Amazing! It totally looks like old Sandstone x

[@RuralRefurb]

It does! Thank you!😊

[@enzaswanepoel6903]

Thank you so much. I tried this on my large plastic pots. Worked 100% and love it!!!

[@RuralRefurb]

Fantastic! Thanks for letting me know!👏🏼😊🤎

[@Gigi-dk3kd]

Love your planter stone look project!!! I would like to try this on a smaller scale. Thanks for showing us how! :)

[@RuralRefurb]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@normajones6680]

You would never believe that pot was plastic what a transformation well done I am definitely going to do a couple of pots this weekend thank you for a great video.

[@RuralRefurb]

I’m delighted to have inspired you Norma! Have fun 🤩

[@jackieburnett6881]

Love this video. Thank you for sharing and your tutorial was great! Beautiful outcome of the plastic flower pot!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@elenap3096]

This a fabulous idea! I have stone and cement pots and no longer can move them. I will try this.

[@RuralRefurb]

They are so heavy aren’t they! That’s the beauty of this method although I would say if you are doing really big pots with lots of soil I wouldn’t move them once in position as it may flake in places. If it does, just mix up a small amount and patch in 😁

[@ajohnson2381]

There is a US Channel White Cottage Company which is amazing. You are the U.K. equivalent. So glad I found your channel too. Have a great week.

[@RuralRefurb]

Oh thank you!😊

[@jobetteridge4777]

Ohhh I loved watching this- not only exactly what I was looking for to revamp plastic pots I’ve been gifted, but I also love your vibe, your glam and your attention to detail in giving the takeaways at the end! I’ve subscribed and will be exploring to see what other fabulous revamps you have up your very elegant sleeve! 💖

[@RuralRefurb]

Glad it was helpful! Hellooo and welcome to the channel! Delighted to have you here! 🙌🏼🤗♥️

[@maggiegreen7894]

Stunning !!!

[@dianeorth1199]

LOVE how the pot turned out!!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you! It’s still looking great too! 😊

[@suzanacarey]

I love this look so much. I'd like to do this with 8 pots and spread them throughout the garden. But how do they hold up over time? If I leave them outside all winter, will they crack and crumble next year? I live in zone 6 US and if anyone can answer this, I would appreciate it. Thanks and beautiful job!

[@RuralRefurb]

I’m leaving the ones I’ve done outside all year. So far so good. If you are doing really big ones that get heavy when planted I wouldn’t move them as any flex with cause cracking. Otherwise I think they should be fine. I’ll keep providing updates! 😁

[@sunsetgirl9556]

Absolutely love, the idea a great video I am myself, live in a cottage and I think the stone affect on the parts looks so much nicer. I have hundreds of pots as I’m always buying flowers. This is definitely a great idea.

[@RuralRefurb]

Oh thanks so much! Best to do it on rigid plastic pots, nothing that’s got flex in it or it will crack. Thanks for watching 🤗

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

What a brilliant transformation. Yours was the best, and I have seen many. Excellent tutorial and essentials recap. Now your lovely coat is starting to blend with the stone finish.

[@RuralRefurb]

😂 yes I do get a bit messy! My old clothes always get downgraded to work clothes… you may see me painting in sequins one day 😂

[@DarleneWatsonArtist]

I plan on a vignette of pots this Spring. As soon as the weather is a bit warmer I will create a few for my gardens. I absolutely love the natural look.

[@RuralRefurb]

That's a great idea! Have fun!😊

[@dalialauzan9159]

Tus transformaciones son espectaculares y muy realistas, adoro tu trabajo y tu talento, gracias por mostrar tus técnicas

[@RuralRefurb]

Oh you are so welcome😊

[@ThomBreslin]

Fantastic work Tracy.

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you! 😊

[@christineribone9351]

good one! Those cement and grout elements are economical if you already have them. But a little pricy if you have to purchase them. Anyway, the effect is fabulous. I'll try this technique next summer, its too cold outside for this project. Brrrrr . . . 🤧⛄❄

[@maggieferguson6870]

You did an amazing job! What a wonderful way to transform plastic pots! Wish I looked as nice as you when I work outside 😊

[@RuralRefurb]

Hi Maggie 🤗 awww that’s so kind of you to say! I was in my paint splattered scruffs so won’t be winning any fashion awards 😂 Have a lovely weekend 🥰

[@traciebarrass6612]

I absolutely love this idea. Thank you so much for sharing like you said the stone pots are beautiful but very very expensive but they look so much better. I’m so gonna be doing this. Thank you very much ❤

[@RuralRefurb]

It’s a good compromise and so much lighter to move around! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻😊

[@a.k.9457]

Thank you for sharing!

[@RuralRefurb]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching! 😊

[@joannad6715]

I am so happy to have found you! You've given me a new outlook on various things I already have (grout, etc) to use this way. I've been watching a lot of videos on this and yours is among my favorites. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Thank you!

[@RuralRefurb]

I’m delighted you found me Joanna! Thanks so much for your lovely comments 😊🤗

[@Cavaughan57]

This is the best planter transformation I have seen. Very realistic, as when I saw your tree planted in the pot, I would never have guessed that it started out as plastic. Well done!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tracybromage-spencer1882]

this is the first time Ive seen a DIY for stone pots that actually look like stone. I have to try it on a pot Ive bought for a tree and since I placed the tree I hate the pot. Ill just have to be careful not to get product in the soil. Nicely done.

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you and have fun with it!😊

[@maureenmannion6748]

@tracybromage-spencer1882 glad you mentioned the soil. I was wondering if any of the products leach into the plants.

[@Jon-xw9om]

I've added red (powered) food dye/brown paint and done the same thing to large black plastic pots. Creates a similar terracotta effect. Some dye stays, some leeches/bleaches out over time. Maybe not as good, but from a distance very convincing.

[@RuralRefurb]

Great idea! 👍🏼

[@stephenmaurer-q7n]

That looks so good and one of the best things is it isn't so heavy

[@itsmewende]

Just had your garden tour in my feed, had to come check this out. This DIY faux stone finish is by far the best I'll seen to date, and I've seen a lot. On to the other videos 😊

[@RuralRefurb]

Oh bless you! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻😊 I have a technique for indoor pots but this is the most robust for outdoors… I’ve tried all sorts over the years! 😁🥰

[@noellepraud1356]

Wouha magnifique...j adore Merci ❤

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you!😊♥️

[@vampgirl92496]

Thanks. Never would have thought of exterior groat and tile product. Here in Florida, plastic disintegrates and wood attracts ants and rots. Aluminum will stand up, but it;s flimsy and expensive. Metal rusts. Concrete is the only substance that can take it all. Those plastic pots are headed for a new life. I love the rough texture. and your color choices. Looks at once old and weathered.

[@RuralRefurb]

Pleased to have inspired you! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻😊🤗

[@mimimd9652]

Thanks for sharing this tutorial! I have a collection of mismatched pots, and I also have a clay pot that was given to me that is chipped and cracked. This technique would be a great way to save that old clay pot! Thank you again!

[@RuralRefurb]

Glad it was helpful! Have fun creating!😀

[@HollyOak]

I have some large terracotta pots I was able to get second hand and I definitely love the idea of doing this to them. I am also planning on getting large grower's pots for trees as I rent and can't put them in the ground here. This will be perfect for those as well. Thanks for the video.

[@RuralRefurb]

Sounds great! Have fun and thanks for watching! 😁🤗

[@EC-lq3qw]

@HollyOak Hi, I live in Scotland and am so tired of losing terracotta planters in the winter. Did you use this on your terracotta yet and if so, how did it come out? Do you think it will get through the winter? Would love to use it on the (very) few I have left as they are great shapes - and cost me a small fortune! Good luck with your trees, they make such a difference.

[@RuralRefurb]

I’ve not used this technique on terracotta, just on plastic as I had the same problem with my terracotta pots cracking plus they just got too heavy to move around. Maybe consider bringing your favourite terracotta pots indoors and using my other stone effect technique on those… check out my recent lamp revamp video for the technique… then get some decent hard plastic pots for outside and use this technique on them?? Just a thought 😊🤗

[@EC-lq3qw]

Thanks for that. I'm afraid I'm basically an artist who plays at gardening every so often! There's not a spare inch in the house for the pots, far too much art stuff 😬 Even my poor house plants are 'cliff hanging' off various shelves!

[@rosnahhashim7136]

Its look like a real ❤❤❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@RuralRefurb]

It really does!😊

[@voyporlibre]

Great. I have inspired by you, used what I had to tune a plastic pot. I had chalk paint spray and sand. In less than 5 minutes the ugly plastic was looking very nice and completely different.

[@RuralRefurb]

Well done you!! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@duke2011ful]

Directions please! Love!

[@deborahcobb9064]

Thank you so much. I am so glad I found your channel.

[@RuralRefurb]

You are so welcome! I’m so glad you found me too! 🤗🥰♥️

[@shinola228]

I recently did some tile work and of course used the dry thinset you used here. That stuff is incredibly adhesive and drys super strong and hard. Definitely going to try your idea.

[@RuralRefurb]

Good to know! Thanks for watching and sharing 😊🙏🏻

[@cherri_p]

That looks fantastic.

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you!!😊

[@margaretmentakis306]

This is a fantastic idea, and one I will try. What about adding more color? Everything at our house is brown and would be nice to add blues or reds and perhaps some shine. Thanks!

[@RuralRefurb]

Not for me😊

[@Julie-si3hi]

Thank you! This is great i cant afford the stone planters but this is fantastic 😊

[@RuralRefurb]

Ah thank you so much Julie, yes they are so expensive and heavy so this is a great hack!😊

[@She_Tried_It]

Great idea! I'm in the middle of making fake landscaping boulders and this will cover the ugly gray concrete. The concrete dye I bought is not working on the gray concrete. I was going to try stucco for texture to get a sandstone look or just spread sand over the wet gray. We don't have red sand here in Texas, just standard tan playground sand.

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you! Good luck with the project, it sounds like a fun one!😃😊

[@Audrey-km9in]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for a fabulous, easy to follow tutorial.

[@RuralRefurb]

You are so welcome!😊

[@Jimmy-wd5nk]

Thank you so much for this video. I've wanted to do this for a long time. My garden theme is old Victorian. I love the look of unpainted cement. I actually found your channel by accident. I'm not sure my wife will thank you. lol Have a good day.

[@RuralRefurb]

Delighted you found me! Welcome!😊🤗

[@LisaArmstrong-s9f]

👍❤️🇨🇦. I was so pleased you used an old pot.

[@RuralRefurb]

I’m all about reusing, revamping and repurposing where possible😊

[@daisyjo5358]

Will definitely be doing this this spring.❤

[@RuralRefurb]

Yaay! Give it a go and have fun!!🤗

[@catherinehenry6762]

Just beautiful ! Thank you.

[@RuralRefurb]

Many thanks!😊

[@barbaravanerp4598]

With grout can you use a sponge before it dries to adjust the marks? Gorgeous and smart idea!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you! Yes you could use a damp sponge but I find the flat of my hand works just a well. Depends on how smooth you prefer it 😁

[@DarleneWatsonArtist]

And I forgot to add, Tracy these are gorgeous and I love your channel.

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you so much!!🤗♥️

[@brandyhuckabee1382]

Beautiful!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you!😊

[@rizmirza1829]

Brilliant video, very easy to follow, you've done a great job. Any tips on how to make "feet " for the pots to sit on ?

[@RuralRefurb]

Great suggestion! I’ll need to think about that one 🤔😄

[@EC-lq3qw]

@rizmirza1829 My pots sit on a paved patio and I have used the hard plastic tops off milk 'bottles' . Not pretty, but I can't see them and they do the job until I find something better! Hope that helps.

[@RuralRefurb]

@EC-lq3qw brilliant suggestion! 👏🏼😃

[@rizmirza1829]

@@EC-lq3qw that's a great idea, love it

[@traceyrose6099]

❤❤ this thanks bunches, Tracey.

[@RuralRefurb]

You are welcome Tracey! 🙏🏻😊🥰

[@BarbaraChapman-bv2fe]

I love this idea! I have learned so much from your videos. I really appreciate them. Thank you.

[@RuralRefurb]

You are so welcome!🤗♥️

[@michellegreen155]

They look so realistic 👍 Would love to know how you do your make up too.

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you so much Michelle! I’m super pleased with how this one has turned out and bless you re the make up! 🥰🥰

[@tropicalhomewithLinda]

Awesome. Your attention to detail is perfect. TFS Have a great weekend.

[@RuralRefurb]

Thanks so much Linda, have a lovely weekend sweetie xx

[@martivasiliades8407]

Great look !!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you!!🙏🏻 😊

[@babettecoverdale7572]

The pot turned out fab. Thanks for sharing!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you and thanks so much for watching!🤗

[@christinemorrison]

What an awesome job, well done

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you very much!😊

[@rubinaraza7529]

wow those pots look awesome, you are so talented. I've learnt a lot from you by watching your videos. Thank you so much. Looking forward to your next hack !

[@RuralRefurb]

So nice of you! Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻😊

[@S.Mayne24]

OMG. Thank you so so much for giving me this brilliant idea. Im looking forward to trying it out myself. You've just become my idol..lol. thank you kindly 🌷

[@RuralRefurb]

You are so welcome! Have fun!😃🤗

[@cjjjj7163]

GREAT IDEA TRUE THE CLAY POTS TOO HEAVY I AM GOING TO TRY - BEAUTIFULL ❤👍👍THX FOR SHARING

[@RuralRefurb]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻😊

[@rosaelinav8036]

Looks gorgeous the plant 🪴💕💕💕💕

[@RuralRefurb]

Thanks so much 😊 It was a freebie 😁 snipped some for decorating and they rooted! Happy days 😃

[@rosaelinav8036]

@@RuralRefurb thank you again and you have a blessing Thursday, it’s very helpful your idea.💕💕💕💕

[@RuralRefurb]

@@rosaelinav8036 oh you are so welcome! You too lovely 😊

[@iasnaia-poliana]

Magnifique résultat ! Well done!

[@RuralRefurb]

Oh thanks so much!🤗

[@donnaguyton153]

Love this. I have several pots to do this on. ❤👍🤗

[@RuralRefurb]

Go for it! 😃

[@gillmolony6781]

Blooming fabulous. This was exactly the video I wanted. Perfect, thank you so much.

[@RuralRefurb]

Glad it was helpful!♥️

[@danielsigursson6215]

Really nice technique and tips. The pot looks so good.

[@RuralRefurb]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏼😊

[@francoisventer7454]

Love it, South Africa, thanks

[@RuralRefurb]

Hello in South Africa! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻😊🥰

[@sonaadigby5770]

brilliant, great video. Thank you

[@RuralRefurb]

That’s so kind of you to say! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻😊

[@cuernavacadave]

That is awesome!! Love it. Thanks for the tutorial, I definitely will be giving it a shot!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you! Have fun!😀

[@geriann4755]

Your videos are so inspiring to me, thank you for posting...

[@RuralRefurb]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!😃♥️

[@bystandersarah]

Wow it looks fantastic in the end!!🤩

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you! 😊

[@mining4goldmeister420]

I would be interested in seeing a picture of the pot after it has weathered a few winters. Do you get freezing temperatures in the winter and does the freeze/thaw that comes with change of seasons affect the pot? Any cracking or splitting?

[@RuralRefurb]

Absolutely agree, I will keep giving updates through the seasons. We don’t get particularly cold temperatures here but we do get a lot of rain. So far so good, the pot looks exactly as I did it up to now. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@alonsoabaroa7435]

Having so much moss you could easily do kokedamas. It would look great in your decoration style.

[@RuralRefurb]

Great idea!! Do you use clay soil for those? We are clay based here so wondering if that would work?😊

[@alonsoabaroa7435]

@@RuralRefurb i haven,t done any. I have no moss at all. But I would love too try. I guess any sticky soil would do.

[@alonsoabaroa7435]

To try. If you look it up in Google you can find instructions.

[@rhondareece2629]

Can you do this to a large fiberglass pot? I believe that’s what is made of. I have had them for a few years.

[@RuralRefurb]

Absolutely! Just prep the surface as per the video 😄

[@rhondareece2629]

@@RuralRefurb Thank you.

[@hilalgurlek2527]

Thank yolu very much your lovely

[@RuralRefurb]

Most welcome 😊 thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@janetyamashige9573]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@RuralRefurb]

Glad you enjoyed it! thanks for watching!🤗

[@chrisogrady4956]

FABULOUS!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you!!😊🤗

[@thrithgolden2748]

you did a great job

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you!🙏🏼

[@carlaneeley2390]

I enjoyed watching! Will certainly try this project. Easy to follow instructions. Thanks for sharing!❤

[@RuralRefurb]

You are so welcome! Have fun! 😊♥️

[@karinalima7016]

Adorei o resultado, obrigada por colocar legenda em Português, já ganhou mais uma inscrita em seu canal, Tank´s !!!!

[@RuralRefurb]

Helloooo and welcome! Delighted to have you onboard! 🤗🥰

[@karinalima7016]

@@RuralRefurb ❤️

[@charleneblake1146]

I need to try this!!!

[@RuralRefurb]

Oh do! Let me know how you get on 😁

[@georgiastewart4479]

Loving how it turned out, you did an amazing job. I would love to try this

[@RuralRefurb]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sharonbendekovic7135]

I love your video!! and can't wait to try my first pot!!

[@RuralRefurb]

Yay! Thank you!😊

[@Anikanoteven]

Fantastic! Thx!

[@RuralRefurb]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching🙏🏼

[@rocheneels9379]

Best advice , thanks

[@Moi-ge1tn]

Complimenti!!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you 😊

[@esterdemellolima320]

Great job!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you!🙏🏻😊

[@elsaortiz7589]

Brilliant. Good especially if you like being able to move planters form here to there. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@RuralRefurb]

Absolutely! Those big old clay ones are soooo heavy! Thanks for watching🤗

[@bex1047]

Absolutely brilliant tutorial, thank you❤

[@RuralRefurb]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mariapapaioanou426]

Beautiful and practical!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you! 😊

[@Klaudia-zt1yi]

Thank You!

[@RuralRefurb]

You're welcome!😊

[@christineryman579]

Absolutely stunning, thankyou so much, I know what to do now, looks amazing xx

[@RuralRefurb]

So pleased to have inspired you Christine!🙏🏼😊🥰

[@jameycollins725]

Looks absolutely amazing! Also, I love your accent!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@leslie-reagan5219]

Absolutely fabulous job! Question- do you leave the hole in the bottom of the pots for drainage?

[@RuralRefurb]

Absolutely! I don’t put anything on the bottom as it can’t be seen 😊

[@annabodroghkozy1498]

Uuuuu Love this ❤🙂

[@RuralRefurb]

Ah thank you so much Anna! Much appreciated 🙏🏻😊🥰

[@bettysadlier8708]

Another fantastic video your amazing ❤

[@RuralRefurb]

You are so kind! ☺️ Thank you so much Betty🤗

[@caroldurand6803]

Brilliant thanks. I want to try this!

[@RuralRefurb]

Yaay!! Go for it! 😀

[@jjgoesforth]

Excellent. JJ

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you!!♥️

[@leegal1001]

Wow, that looks amazing!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you!!😊

[@hannahadlergontard7057]

Interessante!

[@RuralRefurb]

Thank you! 🙏🏻😊