How to Build Cast Concrete Planters

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Cast Concrete Planters

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Round planters can be cast in a

pile of damp sand; building wood

forms is not necessary. Scoop out

an approximate sized hole in the

sand, then use a wastebasket,

drum, or similar container to com-

plete the cavity.

2. Compact the sand around the container. As you

bear down on the container, twist it to make a good

impression. When removing the container, twist is

as you lift.

Step-by-step Instructions

ROUND PLANTERS

Tools

• Drill

• Dowel

• Tamper

• Oil

• QUIK-TUBE Building Form

• Waste Basket

SQUARE PLANTERS

Tools

• Drill

• Dowel

• Cardboard box or similar container

• Tamper

• Oil

1. Use ¾" plywood to build the forms according to

the following outside dimensions: 18" long x 15"

wide x 10" high.

2. Assemble the form by means of a groove system

as shown in the illustration. Cut the grooves ¾"

deep x ¾" wide; for extra rigidity, the sides and

ends can be held together with strong cord. To use

the groove system, the base lumber must be at

least 1-1/2" thick.

3. Drill a ½" hole through the center of the bottom,

then plug it with an oiled dowel that is long enough

to penetrate the casting. The dowel will act as a

drain hole for the casting.

Create beautiful cast concrete planters for your garden, patio, porch or deck. The best part is, you can custom

design them to your preference at a fraction of the price of store bought planters.

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3/4” wide groove

3/4” wide x 3/4”

deep groove

Materials List

• QUIKRETE Crack Resistant Concrete Mix (No. 1006)

• QUIKRETE Sand/Topping Mix (No. 1003)

• QUIKRETE Quick-Setting Cement (No. 1240)

Concrete

Base

Oiled

Dowel

QUIK-TUBE

Waste Basket

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Cast Concrete Planters Page 1 of 2 Create beautiful cast concrete planters for your garden, patio, porch or deck. The best part is, you can custom design them to your preference at a fraction of the price of store bought planters. Materials List • QUIKRETE® Crack Resistant Concrete Mix (No. 1006) • QUIKRETE® Sand/Topping Mix (No. 1003) • QUIKRETE® Quick-Setting Cement (No.
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Page 2 of 2 Square Planters: Step-by-step Instructions (cont.) Round Planters: Step-by-step Instructions (cont.) 4. Prepare the inner form by filling a cardboard box, a large can, or even a wastebasket with sand. For a double-cavity planter, use two containers. Do not put the inner form in place until after the concrete has been poured. 3. Pour some of the mix to form the base, then insert an oiled dowel to form the drain hole as shown. Make sure the dowel is long enough to penetrate the casting. 5.