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Enhance the decor of your garden with rusty paint or learn how to give an aged look to metal objects in a natural way! The rusty appearance in a garden is a trend of the moment: we see examples on garden fences, on small outdoor accessories and on the surfaces of fireplaces and water fountains.
The rusty patina gives an unusual look to our gardens and terraces. With a raw mine, it contrasts with the delicate beauty of flowers and garden plants. How to get this rusty and unusual effect at home?
Rusty effect paint for a curious and home-made garden decoration
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There are three ways to decorate your garden with a rusty surface object, you can: either use corten steel; cover the object in question with an imitation rust paint; finally, to incite an oxidation reaction of the surface of this object in a natural way. We will examine these three methods below.
Rusty effect paint, corten steel or oxidation: three ways to decorate your garden with a rusty surface
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We have already mentioned the corten steel but that means this expression more exactly? It is a patinated material with superficial corrosion that our most loyal readers already know thanks to the articles we have dedicated to it in the past. Corten steel is very popular in recent years and has certainly played a role in favor of the popularity of decoration with rusted surfaces in general. Very resistant to climatic conditions, this kind of metal is a favorite of sculptors and artists who like to exhibit their works in the open air. If you like manual activities with metal, you can imagine your own DIY project with this material.
Idea renovation of garden decoration objects with rust effect paint
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A simpler way to make a garden decoration with brown and reddish appearance is to use a rusty effect paint sold in shops. This is a type of trompe l’oeil paint that faithfully reproduces the effect of metal oxidation without having its negative effects. Paintings of this kind are now available for different media: metal, wood and even for the walls of the house.
Oxidation, a natural way to get a rusty surface
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Finally, the third way is to stimulate the natural oxidation of a metal surface. To do this, dip the object of your choice in a natural acid solution (vinegar or lemon juice) and leave it inside this liquid for 24 hours. Once this time has elapsed, remove the object, rinse it and place it outside to initiate contact with the air.
How to achieve an oxidation and give a rusty look to a decorative garden object
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After a period of one week to 15 days, you will find that the surface of the object has begun to overlap with the desired patina. You can leave it as is or use a fine sandpaper to make the layer even by rubbing the surface of your object. Finally, do not forget to apply a coat of clear antirust product on its surface.
Photo of lanterns for an outdoor decoration with rusty effect
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Using these three techniques, you will get objects with a rust color to decorate your garden. Here are some ideas for interesting projects with this kind of objects:
Modern style garden fence with rusty effect paint
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A garden fence or a rusty gate is a daring choice that will not appeal to everyone. It is recommended for modern and contemporary style gardens and especially for well organized outdoor spaces. This is where a large object covered with a layer of rust will attract attention while highlighting the rest of the outdoor decor.
Garden borders and outdoor decoration with rusty effect paint
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The garden borders are another accessory that often get a makeover to coat a rusty surface. In this case again, it is an element that will not be suitable for all spaces and that it would be better to integrate in a modern or contemporary garden.
Rusty-looking garden borders: how to emphasize their shapes
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On the picture above, a beautiful example of rusty garden borders with a large planter of the same color in the center. The plants, in shades of blue and pastel green, bring out the brown hues of the borders. A floral composition to remember for your next outdoor design project!
Garden decoration with rusty surface garden border and flowering plants
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If you have decided to build such a garden border at home, think about the colors of the flowers that will be close to the rusty surface and try to find nuances that will produce beautiful contrasts.
Rusty garden borders in zen exteriors and rock gardens
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Dry garden with rust effect paint border and succulent plants
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Zen gardens are also suitable sites for rusty edges. Here, the flowering plants are generally not very present: one would thus bet on contrasts between the reddish color of the rusty patina of the metal and the green toning of succulent or succulent plants.
The succulent gardens are often decorated with decorative objects in rust imitation paint
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Garden with zen decor and small pond water rusty effect paint
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Finally, the rusty metal border would be a nice addition to a rock garden, especially if it is surrounded by pebbles of light tones, such as white and beige.
Garden panels and wall decoration for outdoors in rusty effect paint
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The outer panels also take the color of rust to become even more expressive and interesting accessories. They are often seen attached to a light-colored garden fence or simply placed on the floor.
Wall panels for gardens and rusty terrace
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Good to know for the layout of a terrace: the panels look aged well complement the exteriors with furniture and wooden coverings.
How to showcase a decorative object in rusty effect paint with designer lighting
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The color of the rusty effect paint belongs to the group of dark shades. For this reason, it is not clearly visible at night. But just play with the outdoor lighting to emphasize the presence of its panels covered with a rusty patina.
Modern garden lighting idea with surface covered with rusty patina
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Speaking of fixtures, note that the rust finish gives very good results on outdoor lighting: lanterns, spotlights, even metal floor lamps, all are likely to undergo a relooking using the effect paint rusty!
Unusual outdoor lighting in rusty effect paint
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If you really like the look of corten steel objects and rusty surfaces, you have the option of installing two- or three-component luminaires whose exterior will reflect your lighting in the evening.
Modern lantern with rusty surface for garden decoration
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Many manufacturers now offer luminaires with a rusted surface ready for use: it is a simple and practical solution for those who do not have the time to customize an old object.
Terrace decoration with rusty effect paint for an ultra chic space in the city
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The gardens are far from the only outdoor spaces that are suitable for decorating with rusty materials. A pergola with a patina of this type will be a very original complement for a terrace of modern or minimalist design.
Garden decoration with water fountain in rusty effect paint
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For a refreshing decoration of your garden, make your own rusty water fountain! Water being one of the elements that stimulate the oxidation of metal, such a garden accessory will look very natural.
Garden fountain in rusty patina and zen style exterior decoration
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Surrounded by well-kept greenery or small pebbles, this fountain would also be a beautiful color accent more vivid than the rest of the decor. If you want to emphasize the richness of all these nuances, why not add some aquatic plants to your fountain?
Idea of water fountain in rusty effect paint to make oneself
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Of course, everyone can also make their own garden fountain by means of a few containers (painted in rust color, of course!) Connected to each other.
Decorate your garden with a modern water basin in rust-effect paint
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The ponds are an alternative to the fountains: more peaceful, they are able to create a relaxing environment in your exterior. We see an interesting example on the picture above where the colors are chosen with great care to complement each other.
Outdoor decoration with vertical garden and rusty surface
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Straddling a wall panel and a fence, the vertical garden is an outdoor DIY project that will fascinate lovers of plants and vegetation. As in the rest of the decorations that involve a rusty surface and plants, we will pay attention to the choice of colors present in this type of garden.
Modern flower pots in rusty effect paint and small terrace decoration
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Outdoor decoration with modern style planters in rusty effect paint
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Among the objects of garden decoration, those who are relooked most often with a rusty patina are probably the flower pots. The large pots of a modern air and geometric shapes will harmonize well with a clean decor where are present materials such as stone and concrete.
Garden decoration with patinated flower pots with rusty and silver effect
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Those who like to customize their garden accessories could also try a decoration with two patinas: one rusty, the other metallic or silver.
Exterior decoration with recycled objects and rusty effect paint
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Vintage garden decorative idea with rusty surface jar
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Those of a vintage appearance will be accompanied, preferably, surfaces in clear paints which will bring out their patina, like the used wood and the white mural color.
How to revive flowerpots and planters with an imitation rust patina
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Decorative object in rusty effect paint for original garden
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The rusty effect paint will also help you to make interesting projects with old objects that no longer serve you: a bike that has become too small for your children, an old cache pot or a small metal sculpture that has lost its shine over the years .
Makeover of wall suspension in rusty effect paint for garden and terrace
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DIY small decorative garden accessory rusty appearance
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Why not bring back to life that pretty wall hanging you like so much or make a curious funnel pot by recycling these old items with one of the two techniques we suggest at the top?
Garden decoration with recycled objects in rusty effect paint
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Small rust effect exterior decorations: metal flower vases
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Small garden accessories require less time to do and simpler to shape. If you’re hesitating to embark on a big decoration project with rusty surfaces, start by taking small steps: make a bunch of metal plants or work on the repainting of another small detail of your exterior.
Outdoor floral decoration project with vintage wheelbarrow in rusty effect paint
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And, finally, to complete the look of your exterior, also think about the decor: take back an old wheelbarrow and make one of the stars of your garden with a little rusty paint and some flowers fresh!
Modern garden decoration idea with small outdoor fireplace in rusty patina
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Large format colored flower pot rolled for modern design space
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