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Lightweight Concrete Planter
This DIY planter is made out of 3/4" plywood and coated with cement.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 1.5–3 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side panels | 2 | 3/4" × 14" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Side panels | 2 | 3/4" × 12" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 12" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Base | 1 | 3/4" × 6" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Base | 1 | 3/4" × 4" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Strips | 6 | 3/4" × 1" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Strips | 4 | 3/4" × 1" × 6" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet 3/4" sanded pine plywood | 1 board | ☐ |
| Box of 1 1/4" pocket-hole screws (see tools list) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, various grits | 1 each | ☐ |
| Bag of feather finish concrete mix | 1 each | ☐ |
| Drywall sanding mesh, 120 grit | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.