How to Waterproof a Planter Wall

How to Waterproof a Planter Wall
Published: Sep 23, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Clean all dirt and debris from the inside of the planter wall and allow it to dry thoroughly.

  2. Brush water-based bitumen paint over the inside surface of the planter, keeping the brush strokes aligned in one direction. Allow the paint to dry for 30 minutes

  3. Apply a second coat of paint. Brush it on in a direction perpendicular to the first coat, forming a 90-degree angle to the first set of brush strokes.

  4. Wait seven days after applying the second coat of paint before filling the planter with dirt or potting material.

Tips

Test the planter's moisture level before applying the waterproofing material. Tape a clear plastic sheet over a section of the planter and turn it to face the sun directly for two hours. If moisture forms underneath the plastic, the planter is too damp to seal and needs to dry further.

Water-based bitumen paint cleans up with water easily if it hasn't dried. Mineral spirits are ineffective at cleaning this paint up.

Photo Credits

Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images

Elizabeth Knoll

Elizabeth Knoll has been writing full-time since 2008. She has a deep love for gardening and has spent a vast amount of time researching that subject. Her work appears on various websites. Knoll received a certificate in Early Childhood…

Sponsored
HomeSteady Logo

HomeSteady is the ultimate guide for all your household needs, from cleaning and HVAC to electrical, DIY and maintenance.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.