Painting Flower Box
Flower boxes are a great way to add beauty and style to your home, deck or patio. Updating the look of the flower box is simple. Tackle this project and you'll be amazed how great some paint or stain will be to improve a worn out flower box.
Drop Cloth
Screw driver
Wagner PaintEater or wire brush
Mask
Safety glasses
Garden hose
Paint
Wagner Sprayer
Rags
Touch-up brush
Extension cord
Step 1
Remove the flower box from the deck, house or other structure.
Step 2
Remove all the flowers and dirt from the box. Clean the flower box with water. Hose out all the dirt and get completely clean. Let the flower box dry thoroughly.
Step 3
Sand down any spots that have peeling paint. The Wagner PaintEater is a powerful tool that makes paint removal fast and easy. Or you can use a sanding block or wire brush to remove the flaking paint.
Step 4
Move the flower box to your work area, either in a workshop or on a drop cloth.
Step 6
Select high quality paint so it will cover well, providing good protection and durability.
Step 7
Start spraying the paint on the flower box. Spray evenly and cover all sides, even the bottom for additional protection against the harsh weather.
Step 8
Let the flower box dry completely before adding a second coat if necessary.
Step 9
If necessary, add your own personal style by painting on additional designs or flowers to upgrade the look of the flower box.
Step 10
Add dirt and flowers. Put it back in its original location to enjoy.
