Pflanzentopf DIY mit Kreidefarbe & Transferfolien

Plant Pot Upcycling

Turn simple terracotta pots into real eye-catchers with very little effort. Chalk paint gives your plant pots a new base, while transfer foils provide individual designs. Whether boho, vintage, or modern – there are no limits to your creativity. Best of all: this technique also works on plastic or metal planters and makes every piece unique.

How to achieve the look

Preparation

Clean the plant pot thoroughly and remove any dust and dirt. For smooth surfaces like plastic, light sanding is recommended for better adhesion.

Primer

Apply the chalk paint evenly. Depending on the desired opacity, you can apply a second coat.

Remove masking tape

While the paint is still wet, carefully remove the masking tape.

Allow the paint to dry thoroughly.

Apply transfer film

Peel off films & seal

Your plant pots are ready!

Finished! With a splash of paint and some creative details, simple planters have become unique favorite pieces. Whether using découpage, stencils, color accents, or a combination of different techniques – every pot here can look different.

This is how you can redesign old plant pots or give simple containers a very personal look – to suit your plants, your home, or your patio.

Would you like to design your own plant pots? Download the complete instructions and get started.

Download PDF instructions

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DONE!

Products Used

annie sloan kreidefarbe svenska blue farbmuster

Chalk paint Svenska Blue

from CHF 14.90

Chalk paint round brush

from CHF 34.00

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Clear lacquer satin matte

CHF 59.00

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Decorative Transfer Film Watercolor Bloom

CHF 42.90

Suitable alternatives for your DIY project

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Transfer foils

annie sloan kreidefarbe old white farbmuster

Chalk paint Old White

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe coolabah green farbmuster

Chalk Paint Coolabah Green

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe athenian black farbmuster

Chalk paint Athenian Black

from CHF 14.90

Chalk paint Pure

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe original farbmuster

Chalk paint Original

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe duck egg blue farbmuster

annie sloan kreidefarbe duck egg blue mood1

Chalk paint Duck Egg Blue

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe graphite farbmuster

Chalk paint Graphite

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe aubusson blue farbmuster

annie sloan kreidefarbe aubusson blue mood1

Aubusson Blue Chalk Paint

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe french linen farbmuster

annie sloan kreidefarbe french linen mood3

Chalk paint French Linen

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe old ochre farbmuster

Chalk paint Old Ochre

from CHF 14.90

Chalk paint Svenska Blue

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe amsterdam green farbmuster

annie sloan kreidefarbe amsterdam green mood1

Chalk paint Amsterdam Green

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe country grey farbmuster

annie sloan kreidefarbe country grey mood1

Chalk paint Country Grey

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe antoinette farbmuster

Chalk paint Antoinette

from CHF 14.90

Chalk paint Coco

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe oxford navy farbmuster

Chalk paint Oxford Navy

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe olive farbmuster

Chalk paint Olive

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe paprika red farbmuster

annie sloan kreidefarbe paprika red mood2

Chalk paint Paprika Red

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe louis blue farbmuster

annie sloan kreidefarbe louis blue mood1

Chalk paint Louis Blue

from CHF 14.90

annie sloan kreidefarbe chateau grey farbmuster

annie sloan kreidefarbe chateau grey mood1

Chalk paint Chateau Grey

from CHF 14.90

Tips & FAQs

Yes, chalk paint adheres to almost all surfaces – whether terracotta, plastic, metal, or even glass. It is important that the surface is clean, grease-free, and dry. For very smooth materials, light sanding can further improve adhesion.

Basically yes – but only with the right sealant. Use a weatherproof clear coat so that your design is protected from rain and UV radiation.

Wax is only suitable for indoor use. For plant pots that are exposed to moisture or kept outdoors, you should definitely use clear varnish. This is significantly more robust and water-resistant.

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