Workshop Storage Pots

It's easy to jumble up all your spare nails, screws and bolts. This quick and easy decorating tip will help you recycle kitchen containers, turning them into useful, attractive containers you can use to organize your hardware.

 

You'll need

Three large plastic plastic containers with lids
Newspaper
Adhesive letters (from any stationers)

Satin White

Satin Real Red

Satin Apple Green

Satin Pastel Green

Hints & tips

"You can use this decorating idea in the kitchen too, creating storage pots for herbs and spices."

You can spray plastic pots with spray paint
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Step by step guide
Step Number1
Yoghurt pots

Wash the pots thoroughly in hot soapy water to remove traces of food and grease. Allow to dry.

 
Step Number2

Lay the pots and their lids out on newspaper in a well-ventilated work area.

 
Step Number3


Apply an even coat of White Primer to the pots and lids.

 
Step Number4


Spray each pot in a different color. We used Satin Real Red, Satin Apple Green and Satin Pastel Green. Spray all the lids with Satin White.

 
Step Number5

When the pots are dry, apply adhesive letters to label each one - S for screws, N for nails and B for bolts.

 
Step Number6


Finish with a topcoat of Clear Acrylic for extra protection.

 
Step Number7


Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Valspar spray paint cans.