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How to Build an Embossed Metal Planter
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Supplies You Will Need
1. Vintage embossed metal ceiling panel
(about $10 per square foot at salvage yards)
2. ½-inch pressure-treated plywood
3. Plastic planter insert
4. 1 ½-inch finish nails
5. Steel tacks - Tools List
Photo: Kristine Larsen
1. Clean the metal panel
Brush off loose rust and cracked paint. To protect against toxic lead, which can be released in paint dust, work outdoors and wear a respirator approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Also, pull on a pair of thick gloves so you don’t cut your hands on the sharp metal.
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