Trendy $300 faux-concrete planters: Can I make it for LESS?🪴 DIY large faux-stone planters

Large stone or concrete planters can cost anywhere from $50 to $300 EACH from a high-end store. I'm going to show you how to make a set of three planters for under $70. In this video I walk you through the steps to achieve a texture, faux-concrete look that's durable and can be usee outdoors. The secret to achieving this: some plastic planters, drywall joint compound and latex paint! ✨
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Hi I'm Alli. I'm a 20-something just trying to balance a full-time job with with full-time creative life. I love everything about DIY and home decor, especially finding affordable ways to make high-end looking decor (that's renter-friendly too). So join me here as I help you craft your dream life! ✨

[@TemDoutoraNaFaxina]

I find it really funny how people make rude comments and then say “sorry”. You didn’t like what she did? Do it your way at your home, and most of all, keep your mean words to yourself. 😡 They turned out beautiful, Alli.

[@mouthofthesouth4267]

Thank you 🎯🎯🎯🎯💯💯💯👍I just said the exact same thing in a reply section a few comments up🤬 either give her advice on a different way that may work out for a little bit longer or just keep your BS to yourself ok like that are the reason not a lot of ppl have the guts to get on here and share their knowledge with ppl that would genuinely find it helpful all for fear of the nastiest people who literally thrive on their superior attitudes oh wait I should've said self proclaimed superiority because they're not any better than the things they say🤬🤦🏼‍♀️ thank you for standing up for her it takes a REAL person to be kind apparently there's a lot of fake ppl in the world anymore it's sad😢

[@natalieburgess1152]

I think they look lovely! And to the trolls, at least this woman is doing something with her life rather than sitting and making people feel like shit over the internet. Get off your asses and go do something

[@The-ii5mj]

Alli is amazing‼️ She has been doing these "rental hacks" before many others & her work is beautiful❣️✌🏻

[@teresaneal6521]

You can use a damp paper towel to put your paint on. It gives it texture and definition.

[@debramagee7358]

These turned out great. Of course, my favorite was the tallest one. Adding the plastic containers was a smart idea. Thanks for posting!

[@yanirisencarnacion04]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you I’ll be making these. You just got a new subscriber

[@nauticdixons]

They look amazing Alli. Thanks for sharing.

[@charmedlife7758]

Great project! Love the final look! Thanks for the tips!!

[@InspirateConLynn]

I’ve been looking for stone look planter for my indoor faux tree. And they are over $90. I will definitely gives this a try . They turned out beau

[@antonellalucchini5220]

What a great idea! So beautiful!

[@ejmakesus6]

The planters look Great 🤍

[@FourJaysFour]

Would love to see how the pots held up to the weather at the end of Summer

[@ActuallyAlli]

Mine are under my covered patio, so I predict they'll hold up well! But if anything does happen, I will be sure to make a post

[@mattypants]

Given the material used, I'd guess some if not all the material cracks and falls off

[@mouthofthesouth4267]

​@@mattypantswhy do you have to be negative? I mean if you have a solution to maybe advise her as to a better way to do it then that'd be a lot better than just plain "betting" on her idea to fail? 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️😞

[@walsh5238]

Awesome idea. Thank you.!

[@tammyhenderson4565]

I'm going to have to try this.

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

Man, there seems to be a lot of hate on these. I think they look great! I have that specific joint compound and it does reconstitute, but I've been messing around with sealants. It seems like covering it with either polycrylic or polyurethane keeps the moisture out. My planters that I want to do are porous so I am hesitant to use it on them. I think you did a wonderful job, though!

[@FrazzledVirgo]

Love this!

[@soulkaviar]

Not sure about the pots but you did teach me something new with putting the plants into the containers!💛

[@patlee7949]

Just what I needed. ! Thanx

[@DianaLauzon]

Genius Tip! Thank you!

[@katharineamin6066]

Beautiful!

[@tranhluan_diy]

A great idea!!

[@coconutgirl816]

Those turned out great! To take up space in larger planters I use empty sods cans or plastic milk/ juice/ water containers, old nursery pots, or pool noodles.

[@robertawills7219]

Me too! I am constantly rearranging my pots. So much easier to move and saves on dirt. Dirt is not dirt cheap

[@imperialthreat]

Good idea!

[@Gtumrths]

You need to put some weight on the bottom of the planters to avoid topping over when windy.

[@valeriefoster8274]

They look great

[@maxinef6654]

I think they came out great. 😊

[@teresamurphy633]

This was a great idea, also you did a great job 🤗they look beautiful & yes they’re very expensive and for me this works perfect 👍🏾 💐🌻🌷🪴

[@alicesmith6750]

They turned out looking great, and looking much more expensive than their regular plastic looking type. TFS!

[@susaneaton9312]

There are plenty of spray paints with texture that looks like stone and are made for use outdoors that will not only last longer, but achieves the same look much more easily.......😮.....less expensive, too....

[@marielyhieroms1644]

Absolutely what I was looking for ❤ this is really nice and af fordable and the sophisticated look anyone would like to have on planter 🪴thank you for sharing 🥰

[@Lorrainehuffman]

This is great! Love what you’ve done here!! Where did you get the largest planter? That’s exactly what I’m looking for but just can’t seem to find! 😩 Thanks for sharing all this fun stuff!! ❤

[@enkeledamolla1390]

Why not mix with some cement and u have concrete look easier Great ideas thnx for sharing

[@roseoreillysievers6057]

good job

[@bellecarine19]

Where di you get the pots especially the taller one

[@penelopebranson3621]

My problem is finding the large plastic planters- even at HD they now cost 60 dollars and up for the larger ones. They’re plastic for Pete’s sake! These are lovely…. I’m getting a tree in a plastic planter soon so I’ll use that. Thanks!

[@zeezeeparker7961]

❤ Wow ! I think it looks like you unearthed these pots from Egypt or something...incredible! 👏👏👏🪴🪴🪴🪴

[@itsasmallworld1]

Nice 👍🏾

[@bambam5265]

Where did you get the plastic planters?

[@m_g4547]

what a great idea- did it hold up outside in the rain etc?

[@ealdwairi74]

Do they stand weather? If I leave them outdoor!

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Hi how are they holding up?

[@williamtam6267]

Joint compound will wash it away in rain you need sealer if out in exposed sun and rain.

[@krizm]

joint compound will definitely start falling apart outdoors and better off using chalk paint for rustic look instead of latex which tends to peel off

[@ogiejii7885]

Joint compound will absorb water, reconstitute and fall apart, not a great idea for something that gets wet. Maybe investing in mortar mix would be wise.

[@lbrowning2543]

Unless it’s painted and gets a coat of clear acrylic like these did. The advantage is this is lighter weight than mortar or concrete if you need to move them.

[@charlottecobain6986]

@@lbrowning2543I’m sure that will work out well in the long term 🙄 No one who knows anything about basic construction materials and their properties would advise this combo of ‘ingredients’ for an outdoor application. This might look ‘good’ to some people but like all these ‘aesthetic’ instagram/social media hacks/diy’s, it’s not done in a way that makes sense or has much forethought to lasting or true functionality. Go for it, though. I’m sure it’ll fall off the moment it gets bumped or slid across the driveway and won’t last longer than a season or two. Way more wasteful than anything else.

[@antoinettedewall1191]

I was also wondering why just outdoor paint was not used. I am not a fan of indoor/outdoor paint. I believe you need to purchase one or the other. One year I sprayed painted a could of planters (not outdoor paint) and then I was concerned about the paint peeling off and harming my plants. I treat all my garden plants as my babies LOL so right now I am a little skeptical in painting pots for plants.

[@teresaneal6521]

They will do fine if you paint and seal them.

[@charlottecobain6986]

@@teresaneal6521 You do you 🤗 as someone who has A LOT of experience with joint compound I remain steadfast in my opinion that it will not hold up and is a waste of time and materials. People who may read here can make up their own minds and assess the pros and cons. IF someone does decide to do this, they should at very least use epoxy paint to give it the best chance.

[@elkhalilmadani5889]

In my country the cost of making these planters is 3 dollars max.

[@muhammedkamil9980]

Hi 👋 I from Iraq and I am very interested in your working

[@kimstewart2344]

I did this, rude ppl, and it's pretty.

[@franternes2590]

Why not rub the 3rd and 4th coats on with a rag to avoid brush strokes? Also the top rims look way too thin to be concrete, need heftier pots.

[@krissifaith6709]

Why would you leave the pant in the plastic planter???

[@emmsue1053]

Look really nice, but your plants will be far happier & will last several seasons if they are out of their original pot!

[@SusanneCape]

I just love these instructional videos without proper instructions.

[@GladysJeannette]

Looks great but after the supplies and all time, I'd just buy the real thing lol. Wish I had more time to do stuff like this.

[@margueritequintana1772]

You can use those pots to form SEVERAL real concrete pots before you retire them as planters. Just sayìng...😊

[@diveparis]

nice idea, but the joint compound won't hold up if it gets wet or any moisture. Should keep these indoors.

[@lbrowning2543]

That’s what the paint and clear coat are for.

[@charlottecobain6986]

With all due respect, this is a dumb idea unless you were going to use these exclusively indoors with artificial plants. Regardless of how much paint you mixed in and coated on after, the joint compound will fail and isn’t meant for exposure to water. Things are only as strong as the adhesion on the base layer. Plastic is notorious for paint not sticking to it as it were. Ultimately these types of projects end up being more wasteful than purposeful due to how short their lifespan is, if it even works in the immediate short term.

[@jennykvox]

It doesn’t crack if you seal it with a matte sealer, which is what she did. I did this six years ago and they’re still perfect.

[@Buildingenjoyment]

Please don’t use drywall mud outdoors. This is really bad advice. There are so many incredibly functional cement products for this type of application. You would be better off just using the latex paint!

[@Entrepreneurusa]

Sorry they still look like cheap plastic pots .

[@thomasglover3834]

Terrible

[@DivaUS]

Not great. Sorry. Looks cheap