About Galvanized Steel Planters

Galvanized steel planters are admired for their beauty, simplicity and durability in indoor or outdoor settings. What makes them so appealing? When steel comes in contact with natural weather elements, it has a tendency to rust. Galvanized steel planters are created by coating steel in zinc to withstand moisture, wind, rain, salt and outdoor wear and tear.  Not only are Galvanized Steel Planters beautiful, they are extremely practical and ideal for use with container plants.

How is Galvanized Steel Made?

• The principal method of making steel resist corrosion is by alloying it with another metal such as zinc. When steel is submerged in melted zinc, the chemical reaction permanently bonds the zinc to the steel through a process known as galvanizing. Therefore, the zinc isn't exactly a sealer, like paint, because it doesn't just coat the steel; it actually permanently becomes a part of it. The sheets of galvanized steel are shaped into form and soldered together on the corners.
• The zinc goes through a reaction with the iron molecules within the steel to form galvanized steel. The most external layer is all zinc, but successive layers are a mixture of zinc and iron, with an interior of pure steel. These multiple layers are responsible for the amazing property of the metal to withstand corrosion-inducing circumstances, such as saltwater or moisture.
• Zinc also protects the steel by acting as a "sacrificial layer." If, for some reason, rust does take hold on the surface of galvanized steel, the zinc will get corroded first. This allows the zinc that is spread over the breach or scratch to prevent rust from reaching the steel.
• Hot dip galvanizing is for corrosion protection.

• After shaping the final finish and color is applied and then a lacquer coat is applied over top of that for additional protection.