Sealing a clay pot

Sealing a clay pot#372826

By jshort1 -  Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:03 am
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- Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:03 am #372826

Hey everyone,

I got a glazed(or painted I can’t tell) terra-cotta pot but the bottom has exposed clay. Can I just spray clear coat or some kind of epoxy to seal the bottom and prevent minerals from seeping out if it’s sitting in standing water? If I can figure out how to attach a picture I will.

Thank you for any tips!

Re: Sealing a clay pot#372827

By jshort1 -  Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:08 am
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- Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:08 am #372827

Here’s pictures

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Re: Sealing a clay pot#372828

By optique -  Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:21 am
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- Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:21 am #372828

yeah

I use the Rustoleum ultra cover on my outside water treys, I buy the cheap plastic under bed storage bins and paint them so they don't degrade in sunlight. So I know it won't hurt plants.

looks better than clear bpa plastic too

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Re: Sealing a clay pot#372850

By jshort1 -  Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:00 pm
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- Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:00 pm #372850

Ok thank you so much! I’ll see what I can find at the store.

Re: Sealing a clay pot#372858

By elaineo -  Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:27 pm
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- Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:27 pm #372858

optique wrote:yeah

I use the rustoleum ultra cover on my outside water treys, I buy the cheap plastic under bed storage bins and paint them so they don't degrade in sunlight. So i know it wont hurt plants.

looks better than clear bpa plastic too

@optique WOAH that Rustoleum idea is super smart. Do you only spray the outside of the box, or the inside as well?

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Re: Sealing a clay pot#372887

By optique -  Mon Feb 01, 2021 9:20 pm
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- Mon Feb 01, 2021 9:20 pm #372887

I get inside also but being under water will peel the paint so i don't focus that area. I ruff up the plastic with a scotch brite pad so it sticks better.

It my seem like a lot of work but the cheap tubs would get brittle and crack in six months of direct sun, UV proof alternatives cost 2500% more.

paint sticks to clay very well so it will not peel

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Re: Sealing a clay pot#372907

By elaineo -  Tue Feb 02, 2021 2:58 am
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- Tue Feb 02, 2021 2:58 am #372907

optique wrote:I get inside also but being under water will peel the paint so i don't focus that area. I ruff up the plastic with a scotch brite pad so it sticks better.

Cool, I assume the paint doesn't leach any chemicals once it is dry? I'd been thinking about buying white 1020 trays but this will be much nicer (and cheaper!).

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Re: Sealing a clay pot#372912

By optique -  Tue Feb 02, 2021 4:16 am
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- Tue Feb 02, 2021 4:16 am #372912

The only way i can say i tested that is by having healthy plants.

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Re: Sealing a clay pot#387652

By MaxVft -  Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:04 am
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- Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:04 am #387652

You can purchase a can of Polyurethane spray at the dollar store, works well for me.

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