How To Put A Drain Hole In A Ceramic Pot

Like i said earlier this serves two purposes.

How to put a drain hole in a ceramic pot.

Plant your plant in a porous pot with a good drainage hole like the classic terracotta pot and then place that pot within the larger decorative no drainage hole pot. This will give you the cleanest result. For some reason i thought it would be hard to drill a hole in a ceramic pot or maybe not even possible. If you find that your favorite pot doesn t have a hole in the bottom for drainage.

We ve been drilling our own drainage holes in ceramic clay and glass containers for several years. You don t want ceramic dust in your eyes. Repeat this process until the hole is completed. Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.

We have tried several styles of concrete tile cement and glass bits. Ceramic pots and vases make for wonderful container gardens but many that you find at flea markets or specialty stores don t have a drainage hole. In the interest of safety you should probably also put on safety glasses before you start drilling. If your pot is new and came with a price tag on the bottom use it to cover the hole.

If the pot is still wet put a few pieces of tape on there it ll stick eventually. This process keeps water from pooling at the base of the pot which can cause bacteria fungus and root rot. And no we don. Lately it seems that all the flower pots i love and wish to buy have no drain hole.

Gives the drill traction and helps prevent chipping. Grab a sticker or foil. Here are a few tips showing you how you put a drain hole in all of those nice containers and not break them. So i have finally bought the tools to drill my own drain holes in ceramic pots so that i can use any one i want.

A drainage hole helps excess water leave the soil so that your plant s roots are not sitting in a puddle rotting. The answer is to drill your own drainage holes. Ceramic pots can crack quite easily so it might be best to complete the hole in stages. And here s how to seal drainage holes in pots.