https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/68fec6f1-0f33-4d6d-9f21-c1a7cf7ac4e4 A cast-iron planter isn't easy to move, and a vintage-looking one can set you back hundreds. We built one out of lightweight cellular PVC and mimicked the details with cemented-on appliqués and a few coats of spray paint. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for for How to Build a PVC Planter with a Cast-Iron Look: 1x8 cellular PVC boards, PVC cement", appliqués, contact cement, handles, base molding, crown molding, spray paints, Tools for How to Build a PVC Planter with a Cast-Iron Look: tape measure, pencil, miter saw, 8-gauge nailer and nails, combination square, drill/driver and drill bits, Steps for How to Build a PVC Planter with a Cast-Iron Look: Build the Box., Add the Appliqués., Drill Holes for the Handles., Miter the Molding., Spray on the Finish., Could you do better? It's your turn to make use of any scraps you've got lying around, supplemented, of course, by one or three trips to the home center, to build a project of your own. We're calling it the #DIYDARE. Check out this project and get inspired, then snap a photo and send it along to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. (HASH)Tag, you're it. About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG http://bit.ly/AskTOHIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr For more on This Old House and Ask This Old House, visit us at: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseWebsite How to Build a PVC Planter with a Cast-Iron Look | #DIYDare | This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:57:10 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/68fec6f1-0f33-4d6d-9f21-c1a7cf7ac4e4 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.