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DIY Chevron Planter

October 17, 2013 By Erin Spain 38 Comments

DIY Chevron Planter

I was recently given the opportunity to try FrogTape® Shape Tape™, and I am so excited to tell you all about it! I decided to build and paint a DIY chevron planter for our front porch. (Tutorial for the actual build here.) Today I’m talking all about the paint treatment and how I achieved this look. You don’t have to build the planter from scratch – any wooden planter will do. FrogTape® Shape Tape™ comes in three pre-cut patterns: Wave, Scallop and Chevron. I chose the Chevron, and decided I wanted to customize my planter for fall to show off some pretty yellow mums.

FrogTape Chevron #ShapeTape

I started out with just a basic wooden planter.

Wood planter

First, I primed it and then painted it white. I recommend using exterior latex paint, although I used interior to save money since I had it on-hand and this planter will live on a covered porch.

DIY planter

I decided to make my chevron stripes equal in size, although you can customize the look by staggering placement or varying the widths of the tape.

FrogTape Chevron #ShapeTape

I didn’t measure – just eyeballed it, but if you want the stripes to be precise, you can measure the spacing. There is a slit liner on the back of the tape for easy application. You just remove one half of the liner, apply the tape, and then remove the other half of the liner smoothing down the tape as you go. I recommend using a plastic card or tool to smooth down the edges and seal them down.

I opted for a black and white look to go with my black, white and gold fall theme on the porch. After my tape was applied, I painted a coat of black. I planned on using a roller but it was easy enough with just a brush. Remove the tape carefully as soon as you’re done painting.

FrogTape #ShapeTape

Here she is all finished!

DIY Chevron Planter made using #ShapeTape

I love this tape. It’s so easy to work with, and the thing that makes it work so well is that it is treated with patented PaintBlock® technology. This is a super absorbent polymer that reacts with the water in the latex paint and instantly gels to form a micro-barrier, sealing the edges of the tape. This prevents bleeds and ensures that you get nice, crisp lines. Shape Tape™ is available at participating Lowes and Walmart locations, and all Menards stores across the United States. For more information, visit FrogTape® Shape Tape™. You can also connect with them on Twitter (@FrogTape) for lots of creative inspiration.

I’d love to hear from you – what would you use this Shape Tape™ for? Leave a comment and let me know!

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Comments

  1. Jenna says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Shut up, Erin! This is adorable! I love chevron shape tape, but I never would have thought to put it on the planter! Next spring is gonna be a whole new ballgame! Thanks for the fab idea!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 18, 2013 at 3:51 pm

      Thank you so much Jenna! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Allyson says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    This is so cute and festive for halloween! I Have been wanting to try the chevron frog tape, it makes everything look so easy! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 18, 2013 at 3:52 pm

      Thank you Allyson! The ShapeTape is super easy to work with!

      Reply
  3. Ashlee says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    what a fun way to use the shape tape! I have the scallop, its so much fun!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks Ashlee! I love the scallop look too!

      Reply
  4. Steph @ The Silly Pearl says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    Beautiful (like everything else you do)! The shape tape looks like it’s so fun to work with.

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 18, 2013 at 8:52 pm

      Thank you so much Steph! I appreciate that!

      Reply
  5. Laurie @ House of 34 says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Love your planter! How awesome it shape tape!

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    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 19, 2013 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you Laurie! I’m having a lot of fun with the shape tape!

      Reply
  6. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

    October 19, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    It looks great! Super simple too!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 19, 2013 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you Kim! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Mique says

    October 19, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Oh my goodness! I love how this turned out. FrogTape is the BEST! I tried out the scallop ShapeTape and am obsessed.

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 19, 2013 at 3:58 pm

      Thank you Mique! I agree, the FrogTape is so much fun to work with!

      Reply
  8. Britni @ Play. Party. Pin. says

    October 19, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    This looks awesome, I really need to get some Chevron shape tape.

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 19, 2013 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks Britni! The shape tape is awesome to work with!

      Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    October 20, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    This is so cute! I got some shape tape at Haven and have yet to use it. I’m sure your neighbors have given you many compliments on your neat planter design.

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 20, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      Thank you Paula! The ShapeTape is a lot of fun! There are so many possibilities for it.

      Reply
  10. Kristen Grennay says

    October 20, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    This is such a great idea!! Where did you get the wooden planter from? I have not been successful in finding planters.

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 20, 2013 at 7:20 pm

      Thank you Kristen! I actually built the planter. I will be sharing build plans and a tutorial this week!

      Reply
  11. Miss Charming says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:55 am

    The planter looks so crisp and fun! Love the black and white chevron design.

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 21, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      Thanks Gina!

      Reply
  12. [email protected] Charm says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    I have had some of this chevron tape since August…looks like I need to get busy and try it out. Your planter looks GREAT!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 22, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      Thank you Linda! There are so many fun possibilities for this tape!

      Reply
  13. Erica @ Spoonful of Imagination says

    October 23, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    I finally used my tape too!! HA on a sign of course 🙂 I love your planter! Great job!! XOXO, Erica

    Reply
  14. Melanie @ The Painted Chandelier says

    October 24, 2013 at 1:31 am

    Erin…LOVE it!! Such great contrast & detail to your Fall porch! I especially love the black and white you chose….looks so amazing:) That’s the same tape I got at Haven….I’ve yet to use mine, but the planter is a great idea!! LOVE!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 24, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you Melanie!

      Reply
  15. brooke says

    October 24, 2013 at 2:23 am

    WOW, this is so cute! What a great idea! I would love for you to come link up to my Furniture and Paint Party going on NOW
    http://startathome.blogspot.com/2013/10/furniture-and-paint-party-20.html
    Brooke
    startathome

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 24, 2013 at 9:36 pm

      Thank you Brooke!

      Reply
  16. Kristen @ It Comes Full Circle says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    It looks great, Erin – I Love the black and white with the bright yellow mums – super cute and it seems like it will work well year round with different color combos!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 28, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you Kristen!

      Reply
  17. Carrie This Home says

    November 1, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    I absolutely love how this turned out! I’m a real sucker for anything chevron. I’ve heard about chevron frog tape and I really need to try it out soon! I’m stopping by from Serenity Now & glad I did!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      November 1, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      Thank you Carrie! I love chevron too. 🙂

      Reply
  18. the cape on the corner says

    November 1, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    that is awesome, I had no idea that existed. loving the pop of yellow with the black and white.

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      November 1, 2013 at 3:47 pm

      Thanks so much! I appreciate that.

      Reply
  19. Candy Walsh says

    June 19, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Wow! I had no idea there was such a thing as shape tape! I have an old wooden planter, a very sad and worn looking one and it’s very similar to the shape of yours. Right now I’m making a couple of dog beds but as soon as I finish I’m hopping right onto doing this one! (See what I did there? Hopping, lol)
    Thanks for the info and the awesome idea!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      June 19, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks, Candy! I’m glad you enjoyed the post! I’d love to see your project if you end up using the Shape Tape! It’s a fun product.

      Reply

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