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Rain Barrel

necia
15 years ago

Has anyone ever painted one of the Blue 55 gallon plastic barrels? I am wanting to buy 2 and but them under my downspouts. I thought that painting them a light tan would help them blend into the sandy color of my brick.

Thanks!

Necia

Comments (2)

  • necia
    Original Author
    15 years ago

    I found a link that explained it pretty well. May be useful to others:
    http://www.ne-design.net/rain-barrel-paint.html

    Happy Gardening!
    Necia

  • element321
    15 years ago

    I used krylon plastic spray paint. Bought it at walmart for less than 6 bucks a can. I painted my 55 gallon flat black and it looks pretty good. Took 3 coats. I did the first coat and then added the second coat 15 mins later. I then waited 7 days for the paint to bond to the plastic. I then painted a 3rd time. but when I rolled it over my driveway it scrapped it up. It scratches up kinda easy, but I keep an extra can or 2 around for when I get tired of seeing the blue.