Super simple idea for creating a rustic look by aging galvanized metal containers. Don’t let the shiny, cheap finish of new metal containers stop you from buying these affordable pieces. You can transform them into farmhouse looking decor with this easy DIY.
Oh what a difference a day makes.
You will need:
- Lysol Toilet bowl cleaner
- metal containers
- heavy duty trash bag
- gloves
- safety googles
Watch this quick video for step by step instructions to create these aged galvanized metal containers:
Can you believe these shiny affordable metal containers are now perfectly imperfect rustic beauties?
You can find these buckets at Ikea, Dollar Tree, Dollar Store and most any big box store.
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Can’t wait to see what you create!
Angie says
September 29, 2017 at 11:16 amWill this work on painted metal?
Debbie says
September 29, 2017 at 6:52 pmI would try it, I think that would look great! Let me know if you try it!
Patti says
August 9, 2017 at 12:35 pmAdorable! Thanks for sharing the tip. And I am crazy about the bucket full of cotton bolls. Did you just lay them in there, or did you use glue to keep them in place?
paula says
July 30, 2017 at 12:08 amwill this cause the breakdown of the metal & make it ‘breakable’? or rust?
Debbie says
August 22, 2017 at 9:57 pmI believe that rust itself breaks down metal.
Hope says
July 27, 2017 at 8:35 amNow THAT, is just too cool! Genius!
fawn says
July 25, 2017 at 11:10 amThank you for sharing this tip!!!!
Shannon Fox says
July 23, 2017 at 2:44 pmLove it Debbie! You know I’m crazy for galvanized metal 🙂
Deanna Rabe says
July 20, 2017 at 3:15 pmVery Clever!