Do I need to cover painted pots with acrylic paint?

I run a daycare and today we painted terracotta (sp?) pots with waterproof tempra style paint. Later on we are going to plant flowers in them and give them to moms for mothers day. These pots will more than likely be stored outside. Should I spray the pots with an acrylic or other style of paint to seal them? I don't want the kids artwork to be ruined before we give them away. Thanks.

Do I need to cover painted pots with acrylic paint?
It should be good and not need anything more than some plastic to cover the bottom of the soil (with holes poked in it, so that it can still drain) , but just for safe measure, why not paint the outside with a clear acrylic sealant, which will protect it for years to come as well as give the pots a nice shiny appearance?





The inside of terracotta pots do not have to be sealed. You do have to put something in them though when planting. If you don't put some plastic on the inside, the pots will suck up the moisture like the below poster put.
Reply:No. You have to seal the inside. That's where the dampness will come from.

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