Patio Paint and Aging Galvanized Steel
7:17:00 AM
An aging technique on this very shiny bucket was just the
beginning of this project...
I bought this large bucket to store potting soil.
I will keep it on the deck next to my potting bench.
As you can see, this bucket is so shiny you can almost see yourself in it... not good!
The first step in this transformation is to age the shiny steel!
I painted on a product that you can learn about more in my post on Antiquing Solutions where I experimented with 3 different antiquing products to get 3 very different results.
I painted on a product that you can learn about more in my post on Antiquing Solutions where I experimented with 3 different antiquing products to get 3 very different results.
The shiny finish was immediately toned down. The grooves are darker, and the bucket now has a beautifully aged patina.
The second part of this project is a new paint by DecoArt I was very anxious to try, called Patio Paint (affiliate link)
The application and clean-up is quick and easy, too!
DecoArt recommends Patio Paint for use on all kinds of surfaces:
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I am liking it on galvanized steel today...
Patio Paint went on smoothly and cleaned up in a wink!
With the beautiful patina on this bucket and a paint that can withstand the weather.
I'm sure this potting soil bucket will look great on my deck all summer and only get better with time!
Notice how the finish on my new bucket looks just like the authentic vintage galvanized steel in the background.
DecoArt I loved this product and I'm anxious to try every color!
How about using Patio Paint and painting some terra cotta pots with stripes or chevrons this summer?
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*The Patio Paint is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own.
Update: 2 years later this paint has not faded or chipped.
7 comments
totally pretty! Love this project!!
ReplyDeletevery nice, I love the look of it, it looks so much better than before!
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Ingrid
What a clever idea. Your bucket has been improved 100%. Thank you for sharing how to do this.
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to try aging some galvanized stuff since last year. I can also say that leaving those pieces out all winter in the snow helps the process along!
ReplyDeleteBliss
I love this!!! I need to try doing that to some buckets I have!
ReplyDeleteTherena @ littlebitofpaint.blogspot.com
I want a fun bucket like that! LOVE! XO, Aimee
ReplyDeletelove the bucket and the little pop of color of the patio paint. I'm a fan of it too.
ReplyDeletecatching you susan!
gail
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