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Upcycle Project: Faux Galvanized Tub
MAKE THIS SUPER BUDGET SAVVY FAUX GALVANIZED WITH DOLLAR TREE SUPPLIES. IT’S PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR PARTIES OR A HOSTESS GIFT.
I don’t know if anything quite screams farmhouse like a galvanized tub yall! They are perfect for outdoor parties to hold ice & keep beverages cool, they also make amazing hostess gifts. Because they became trendy, they also became kinda expensive.
When I heard this months At Home Challenge was an upcycle project I knew exactly what I want to make! I upcycled this plain plastic Dollar Tree tub into a faux galvanized tub that will be perfect for holding beverages or snacks for summer BBQs.
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This upcycle project was such a breeze I feel like I’m cheating even writing this how-to but here we go!
First I simply spray painted my Dollar Tree plastic bin with my Rust oleum Hammered spray paint. Two coats is all it really needed, just make sure to get the inside really well since that’s the part that will be holding all the goodies.
Next I added some vinyl that I cut from my Cricut machine to personalize it. You could easily do the same thing with stickers or stencils but vinyl is just easier for me.
That’s it! Yepp a whopping two steps & I have myself a super cute & budget savvy faux galvanized tub for summer parties! I absolutely love how it turned out & you definitely wont know its not galvanized until you touch it. This spray paint covered really nicely & I always recommend Rust oleum brand because it always goes on really smooth for me.
If you were making this as a hostess gift or birthday gift it would be really fun to personalize it & stuff if with a bunch of grilling goodies or snacks. The possibilities are really endless.
Don’t forget to check out all the other amazing upcycle projects for this months challenge below & let me know what you think of our faux galvanized tub!
I love adding a galvanized look to Dollar Tree products! I don’t have a Cricut, but it’s on my wish list. Pinning for later!
You will love it Cherryl, I definitely recommend it!
Wow, I would have never guessed that was plastic. Looks fantastic. Great project!
Thanks so much Stephanie! It looks really real in real life too lol
I like how versatile this is. From drinks to flower planter. And an awesome price, too!
A flower planter is a great idea Meegan!
I’m still in shock that this is plastic and I have a few of these dollar store bins laying around. I will have to give them this makeover.
You would never know until you touched it!
Genius idea!!! It looks great!
Thanks Christine!
I’m all about simple. Great job!
Me too Marty! Thanks so much!
This is so cute Lia! Love it. Someday I’m going to get a Cricut…
Jessica you won’t be sorry! I absolutely love mine!
I can’t believe that was plastic! What a difference. I need to get my hands on some of that spray paint! Great job!
Thanks Rebecca! You can’t even tell its really plastic until you lift it up!
What a great idea! Looks so much classier!
Thanks Pamela, you can’t even tell its not really metal until you touch it!
Love Rustoleum paint! I am going to have to get one of those Silhouette’s for my projects soon. I just love what you have done to that tub, I have three of those just sitting around. What am I waiting for?
It’s my favorite spray paint too Jill! You will love making these its a fun upcycle project!
Great upcycle project I am pinning this one for this summer!
Hugs,
Kippi
Thanks so much, Kippi! It was such a fun project!