How To Spray Paint Terra Cotta Clay Flower Pots

How to spray paint terra cotta clay flower pots using various colors of paint. Apply painter’s tape to the pots to make graphic designs.

I painted three pots, and each of them is unique. Today is Thrift Store Decor Tour Day so let’s start the tour….

This is my collection of terra cotta pots. I bought the standard ones at Walmart. The straight-sided pots came from my favorite junk shop and I like them the best. They were also cheaper at $1 each.

I found two summery spray paint colors on my shelf, Rustoleum Aqua and Rustoleum Seaside.

You always need an added element to pump up a project. I wasn’t sure if I would use the sisal rope or the belt or nothing at all on the pots but I was prepared.

I also had the pot of artificial flowers I bought at the 400 mile yard sale in June for $2.

I first sprayed one pot with the aqua color then before it was dry I sprayed the seaside color on the pot very lightly and not all over. It is difficult to see in the photo because the effect is very subtle.

Once the paint was completely dry I used a sandpaper sponge to distress the pot lightly.

For the second pot, I applied painter’s tape to the top in order to achieve a two-tone effect.

I sprayed the two paint colors on this pot also.

For the larger pot, I went wild and just added painter’s tape willy-nilly to make simple graphic designs.

Then I decided I needed a third paint color. I sprayed the pot yellow then sprayed a little of the other two colors on the pot.

The pots are unique and the colors are gorgeous. But now we need a little something else.

The middle size pot got “belt handles.” I used hot glue to adhere them to the pot.

The turquoise or aqua color and the clay color are a nice contrast.

I filled the pots with artificial flowers because my potted Summer flowers are looking pretty pitiful. The heat has got to them too.

I love the little flower pots. They would look great displayed as they are without being filled with flowers!

And they look good with artificial flowers. The large pot where I applied painter’s tape and used three paint colors is really eye-catching.

Artificial flowers are my favorite because I don’t have to worry with watering them.

You guys know most of my flower pots are upcycled pieces. Sometimes they are just old junky things, but still fun. So the painted pots are out of the ordinary for me.

The painted terra cotta pots also look nice stacked.

One last look at the large pot filled with faux hydrangeas, my favorite flowers. And now it’s time to take the Thrift Store Decor Tour. It’s a short tour today because of vacations, family issues, etc. Take the tour by clicking the text links below the “before makeovers” photo collage…

As always, thanks for being here, Kathy

Kathy Owen

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Author: Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Kathy’s newest website is HappyHomeDIY.com