:-) I did read the reviews about the boxwood and most said it didnt fade as much or as fast as they thought it might. This offer applies to Economy Shipping only for orders shipped within the lower 48 states; it cannot be applied to items with additional shipping charges or faster shipping. Looks realistic and hasnt shown any signs of flaking nor fading since they are now under cover in our entryway. Hi Vikki Come spring next year, I will probably plant something real in the planter, but knew nothing would grow now. I started with the darker and gave a light coat. View cart for details. :-). When searching for a modern-style planter online, I found this one and ordered it. Verdek Corten Steel planters are shipped in their raw steel state, gradually developing a rich rust patina finish over time. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Get in on the best deals, new products and gardening tips. You will probably need to rotate it periodically so it gets even sun exposure. The metal planter is insulated and does have drainage so if I ever do plant something real in it, it will be ready. You can sealrusted metalto prevent further corrosion andsealing willalso preventruststains from getting on other surfaces around it or your hands. I had thought about using spray paint on the boxwood when it fades. Spray the mixture onto the metal surface several times, letting it dry between coats and yourmetalwill take on arusty patina almost instantly. Love hearing from other DIYers about how they used their skills to fix something. Corten steel canbe sealed with polyurethane or a product called Everbrite, for a more durable finish . Then I highlighted with the lime green. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Gotta get planning for that. When we moved to Lake Murray on a lakefront lot with towering pines all around us, I started seeking more natural finishes as they go with the house and natural setting. var __dcid = __dcid || []; Once I finish rusting it, I moved it to the side of the garage and some rust did transfer to the concrete. The finishwillbe darker after applying than dryrust,but similar torustsprayed with water or oil. That would look nice. I hope the artificial plant you have doesnt quickly fade in the sun. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. __dcid.push({"cid":"DigiCertClickID_SFr5kUQ7","tag":"SFr5kUQ7"}); It is the kind of metal that slowly oxidizes over time. Luckily it only gets a little sun and I will rotate it from every so often. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. There is a holly (smooth leaf) that looks just like a boxwood called Soft Touch Compact Holly, Ilex Crenata Soft Touch and is much easier to grow. This finish lasts indefinitely. I love how the rusted finish came out. I like our idea about using ornamental grass. Your email address will not be published. You are so blessed with with such a talent to see things and repurpose or design them to your liking. At first the color was bright orange, but with each added coat of the rust accelerating mixture, the color got darker. To remove it, here is what I did: Pour white vinegar (or lemon juice for hard to remove stains) on the stains. Something went wrong. We are not ready for any major updates to the exterior, but have been doing smaller, budget friendly, DIY projects to update the facade and bring out the modern vibe of the house and roof line. In total, I applied 6 coats to get the deep rich brown and rusty colors. It is a Veradek Metallic Series Pedestal Corten Steel Pot Planter. These updates have made a huge difference, but I still have 3 small items to add to the front. Your email address will not be published. In simple terms the steel is allowed to rust and that rust forms a protective coating that slows the rate of future corrosion. Let it sit for several minutes before scrubbing it with a wire brush. I also use faux boxwood topiaries in them as I know nothing would last in the Idaho summer heat. I can also visualize an ornamental grass in that planter which would look so pretty. Hi Missy Copper finish, I bet that weathers to a very nice patina. It was a little pricy, but I went for it since it was a perfect fit that will last a very long time. I didnt want to wait for that to happen and gave it a DIY rust accelerating treatment which created a beautiful rusted patina in a few hours. Does this rust making formula work on ALL steel or just Corten? This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. I have seen it used in other exterior applications ( garden walls etc) but understood it was $$$$$$$$$$$$$. Thanks for the nice comment June and reading my blog :-). Rinse away therustwith some cold water and repeat for difficult stains. Thank you for telling me you had success with it! Please Read my Disclosure Policy. I have similar copper finished ones from Grandin Road that I love. COR-TEN resists the corrosive effects of all seasons of weather by forming a coating of dark brown oxidation over the metal, which inhibits deeper penetration and negates the need for painting and costly rust-prevention maintenance over the years. Mine started to oxidize after only a few days, but I couldnt wait and sped-up the process. I cant believe it is not that far off. {var cid=document.createElement("script");cid.async=true;cid.src="//seal.digicert.com/seals/cascade/seal.min.js";var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script");var ls = s[(s.length - 1)];ls.parentNode.insertBefore(cid, ls.nextSibling);}()); What we're doing, where we're going and what we're thinking, 2022 Gardener's Supply Company, 128 Intervale Road, Burlington, VT 05401 |, FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $125 - ENTER CODE, Garden Tools, Planters, Raised Garden Beds +More | Gardener's Supply, Nice Corten Steel Trough Planters with Casters, Veradek 3-Panel Privacy Screen Set, Quadra, Veradek Metallic Series Corten Steel Raised Garden Bed, 48", Veradek 3-Panel Privacy Screen Set, Parilla, Veradek 2-Panel Privacy Screen Set, Flowleaf, Veradek 3-Panel Privacy Screen Set, Flowleaf, Veradek 3-Panel Privacy Screen Set, Blocks, Veradek 2-Panel Privacy Screen Set, Parilla, Veradek 2-Panel Privacy Screen Set, Quadra, Corten Steel Modular Raised Bed, 2' Extension, Veradek Corten Steel Elevated Garden Bed, 24"x 42"x 30", Veradek Pro Series Column Grooved Planter, 40", Garden in a Box Cedar Raised Bed, 8' x 8', Viva Square Self-Watering Rolling Planter, 14" Diameter, Viva Square Self-Watering Rolling Planter, 17.5" Diameter, Viva Round Self-Watering Rolling Planter, 17.25 Diameter, Solar Illuminated Planter Square, 11" x 11", Calipso 3-in-1 Kids Gardening Self-Watering Planter Kit, Short Galvanized Self-Watering Trough Planter, Exaco Trading Calypso Planter with Trellis. I also knew I do not have a green thumb and bought a fake boxwood to go in it. Learn how your comment data is processed. YAY! The topiaries faded in the sun there so before moving I got 2 different spray paints in lime green and a darker green. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. As an avid gardener Im not a fan of the artificial plants outside, however, I understand you not wanting to spend money on something that might not live. DO NOT REPURPOSE, REPOST, MAKE SELLABLE ITEMS OR REDISTRIBUTE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. It only took a few hours for the steel to start taking on a rusted patina after I began spraying coats of a DIY rust accelerating mixture to the metal. Beautiful planter Diane and I had no idea something you could rust yourself was available. Corten,if left alone,willtake 2-4 years to reach its peak patina and thenshouldremain in that state with very little change. The fast and DIY way torust metalon purpose is to make a mixture in a spray bottle of white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and salt. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. I love Corten and that seems like a reasonable price as i have seen things that were a lot more $$. Required fields are marked *. (function() I bought a brand new Corten Steel planter for the front of my house. Dianeyou continue to inspire me with your gift of creativity. In the directions, it did state this could happen. The area needed something to balance the rust brown color on the house. This offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or combined with any other offer. I love your planter. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! They are now under cover at our new home but sat out in the elements when we lived in WA state. I initially placed the planter in the yard, so the run-off would not get on the driveway. This Free Shipping offer expires 8/31/22 and requires a $125 minimum purchase amount. Anxious to see what your third outside DIY will be. I am also very happy with how real the boxwood looks. One is a tall modern planter for the far side of the garage door. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving also. Will regular steel continue to rust til it disintegrates? In my previous home, I used to remove rust from exterior metal as it didnt go with my suburban, classic brick center-hall colonial home. Over the last two years, we have removed a lot of shrubs, painted all the exterior doors to look like stained wood grain, had the previous green color of the house painted using Glidden Exterior Primer and Paint in the color Khaki Beige, and added a stained wood slat wall to the front. I made the mixture following the directions from Veradek (video below) and sprayed it onto the metal surface every hour until I liked the look. Plant Baskets, Pots, Window Boxes & Saucers, Leave feedback about your eBay ViewItem experience, Veradek Corten Steel Garden Plant Raised Bed 2 ft x 4 ft Metal Rusted Patina, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. Chalk Paint Furniture Before & After Makeovers, The Best DIY Chalk Paint Recipe For Painting Furniture, exterior doors to look like stained wood grain, Veradek Metallic Series Pedestal Corten Steel Pot Planter, Transform Thrift Store Finds to Look Like Aged Concrete, Painting Verdigris on a Shiny Brass Light Fixture. Boxwoods are not easy plants to grow.
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