With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, more and more families are starting to pay attention to indoor greening. Large cement planters, due to their unique texture and durability, have become the new favorite of gardening enthusiasts. Let's learn together how to make a beautiful and practical large cement planter to add a touch of green to your home.
Tools and Materials1. Cement: Choose ordinary cement, it is recommended to use 500-grade cement.
2. Sand: River sand or mountain sand is fine, as long as the particles are uniform.
3. Cement mixing bucket: Used for mixing cement mortar.
4. Planter mold: Choose a suitable mold based on the required size.
5. Steel reinforcement: Used to enhance the strength of the planter.
6. Water repellent: To improve the waterproof performance of the cement planter.
7. Cement trowel, brush, and other auxiliary tools.
Preparation Steps1. Mold preparation: Clean the mold to ensure there is no debris inside, allowing the cement mortar to adhere evenly.
2. Steel reinforcement fixation: Fix the steel reinforcement inside the mold wall, distributing it in a grid pattern to enhance the strength of the planter.
3. Cement mortar mixing: Mix according to the ratio of cement to sand (1:2 or 1:3), add an appropriate amount of water repellent, and mix well.
4. Mold filling: Pour the mixed cement mortar into the mold, taking care to fill evenly and avoid air bubbles.
5. Standing and curing: Place the filled mold in a ventilated and shady place, let it stand for 24 hours, allowing the cement to initially set.
6. Demolding: After 24 hours, carefully remove the mold and check if the planter is damaged. If there is damage, it can be repaired.
7. Surface treatment: Clean the surface of the planter, then evenly apply cement mortar with a brush to make it smooth.
8. Curing: Place the treated planter in a ventilated and shady place, continue to cure for 3-5 days, until the cement is fully set.
Precautions1. The proportion of the cement mortar must be accurate to avoid too much or too little cement, which may affect the strength of the planter.
2. When mixing cement mortar, add water appropriately to avoid making the cement slurry too thick or too thin.
3. The steel reinforcement must be securely fixed to avoid it becoming loose during the curing process.
4. Surface treatment must be even to avoid凹凸不平.
By following these steps, you can make a beautiful and practical large cement planter. While enjoying a green home, you also experience the fun of DIY. It is important to strictly follow the operating procedures during the production process to ensure safety. I hope this article is helpful to you, and I wish you success in making it!