How To Paint Over Glazed Ceramic Pots

We are going to be spray painting ceramic pots today.

How to paint over glazed ceramic pots.

Ceramic glazes preserve your pottery and tile s coloring and also adds a layer of protection from small scratches. 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. 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.

A good ceramic piece can be a treasured item but if it is the wrong color it can look out of place in your home. If it s unglazed use acrylic paint instead. Then apply a coat or 2 of primer with a paintbrush. The glazed coating presents a problem though.

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. Instead repaint that glazed ceramic piece. 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. 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.

If the pot s already glazed use spray paint. Once the primer s dry paint the pot. Paint over a glossy store bought pot with acrylic paints to get the look you want. Don t fret because i have a super easy 1 hour makeover for you.

Glazed planters and pots have a glass like finish to them even when dulled with weather exposure and age. Start by sanding the pot to make the surface easier to paint. Paint cannot stick to smooth glazed coating. As time goes on however you may need to repaint your ceramics to return them to their original luster.

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.