Saigon Tapered Round Planter in Matte Cement Grey

Grey Planters

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Matte Cement Grey is the finish for anyone who wants the look of a cast concrete planter without the weight of one, because the shell is fiberglass rather than concrete. It is a flat, mineral grey with no sheen, and it sits comfortably against stone, render and galvanised metal. Every shape we carry is available in it, hand-finished to order.
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The concrete look, without the concrete

Cement grey is a neutral that behaves like a material rather than a color. It reads as mass, which is why it is specified so often on terraces and entrances where a planter is meant to feel built rather than placed.

The difference from actual cast concrete is weight, and it is not marginal. Jay Scotts put it simply in their own comparison of materials: fiberglass planters are “much easier than concrete to move around.” A large concrete trough is an installation that needs equipment and a decision you cannot revisit. The same shape in fiberglass is a delivery, and two people can usually reposition it before it is planted.

It is worth being precise about what this is: a fiberglass planter finished in a matte cement grey. It is not cast stone and we do not describe it as such. What it offers is the appearance, the non-porous shell that does not take up the water that expands on freezing, and a weight you can live with. Related: commercial planters, office planters and large outdoor planters. By size and shape: tall grey planters and large grey planters.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these actually made of concrete?

No. They are fiberglass planters finished in Matte Cement Grey, an automotive-grade paint system. We are specific about that because the difference is the point: you get the appearance of cast concrete without the weight, and we would rather say so than let the finish imply the material.

How much lighter is this than a concrete planter?

Enough to change how you handle it. Jay Scotts describe fiberglass as “much easier than concrete to move around.” Every size on this page publishes its own packed weight in the specifications, so you can check a specific planter rather than rely on a general claim.

Will a grey planter stain or streak outdoors?

A matte surface shows water marks more readily than a gloss one. It wipes down with mild soap and water. Jay Scotts say to avoid bleach, power washing, steel wool and abrasives, which can damage the paint system rather than clean it.

Can it stay outside through winter?

Yes. The shell is non-porous, so it does not absorb the water that expands on freezing, and Jay Scotts describe their planters as frost-resistant. Choose drilled drainage for outdoor use so water cannot sit inside and freeze. We add the holes free.

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