

How to Build a Tall Concrete Planter
by Elisha of Pneumatic Addict
Click Here to Get a Free Printable Version of this Building Plan

Materials List:
- (1) 4′ x 8′ x 3/4″ sheet melamine
- (1) 23-3/4″ x 96″ melamine shelving
- (1) 2 x 4 x 96″
- (1) 3/4″ PVC pipe
- (8) 50 lb bag of quick setting concrete mix
- (4) 1 lb concrete pigment
- masonry trowell
- plastic drop cloth
- duct tape
- silicone caulk
- 2″ wood screws
- 2-1/2″ wood screws
- 1/8″ drill bit
- power drill
- circular saw
- shovel
- wheelbarrow or large sturdy container
Cut List:
- (2) melamine sheet @ 23-3/4″ x 32″
- (2) melamine sheet @ 21-1/4″ x 32″
- (1) melamine sheet @ 23-3/4″ x 30-1/4″
- (2) melamine sheet @ 16-3/4″ x 30″
- (2) melamine sheet @ 18-1/4″ x 30″
- (1) melamine sheet @ 16-3/4″ x 16-3/4″
- (2) 2 x 4 @ approximately 39-1/2″
- (1) 2 x 4 @ 16-3/4″




5. Next, I put the inner box together. Unlike the outer box, I drilled 3/4″ pocket holes along the long sides of the 16 3/4″ x 30″ panels. I then joined them together with the 18-1/4″ x 30″ panels.




Next, I used duct tape to cover any of the raw edges of the melamine.






Removing the form and moving the planter with just two people was definitely challenging. I think it would be a great idea to rent a furniture dolly and invite a few buddies over. Once you have your new concrete planter in place, you can plant just about anything you’d like. It’s even large enough to house a small tree.

The inexpensive screen moulding was simple to install and I’m thrilled with the clean design they left.
Now I really wish I had a huge front porch. A pair of tall, decorative planters would look amazing sitting by my front door. What do you think? Are you ready to get your hands dirty and make your own

Amazing, Elisha!!! Looks fantastic! I have a furniture dolly if you ever need to borrow one.
I am not only going to use this method to make some amazing planters for my front porch I am hoping to use it to create a unique table base. Your planter is 2″ thick, correct? What are your thoughts on 1″ thickness? And, what do you know about alternatives to straight up concrete?
Can you reuse your forms to build more than one? A pair would be great!