About Cube Planter Fibreglass
At 100 x 100 / 97 x 100 cm this is a large, square container with the planting volume of a masonry trough, and at approximately 15 kg empty it stays light enough for one person to move into position. That combination is why most of these go to rooftop gardens, upper-level balconies and timber pool decking, where a concrete cube of the same size would use up much of the floor's allowance before any soil goes in. On a balcony or rooftop, check the floor rating before you fill it. Reinforced marine-grade fibreglass, laid up and finished to order in our Malaga workshop.
Colour is decided at the workshop rather than picked off a shelf. Each planter is coated to order in heavy-duty Dulux Weathershield acrylics or specialised Porter's architectural paints, both chosen for how long they hold colour under Western Australian sun. Ask at the time of order and we will apply a textured granite look, or a high-gloss mirror sheen where the scheme wants reflection. The rest of our fibreglass range is finished the same way, so matched sets are straightforward.
The support feet are moulded into the underside rather than fixed on afterwards, so there is nothing to work loose or rust. What they give you is an open air gap beneath the base: drainage water discharges clear instead of ponding against the paving, and the floor of the planter stays out of thermal contact with hot pavers. Clipped buxus, an olive, a frangipani or a mass of strappy grasses all sit comfortably at this scale, and the fibreglass handles Perth heat and coastal wind without fading or spalling. Every unit, commercial or residential, carries a structural warranty of 5 years.
Need this scale from stock rather than made to order? The TOV Fibreglass Cube Planter is the nearest match, with recessed drainage channels in place of moulded feet. Everything here is made for the space it is going into, so settle colour and drainage with us before fabrication starts. Visit the Malaga showroom to see the finishes in person, or contact us about a product or project and we will confirm timing and Perth metropolitan delivery.
Common questions
How big is it, and how much does it weigh empty?
It measures 100 x 100 / 97 x 100 cm and weighs approximately 15 kg empty. You get enough soil volume for a large specimen planting in a container light enough to carry through a standard gate and reposition before it is filled.
Which paint systems can I choose from?
Every unit is coated to order in your colour, using Dulux Weathershield exterior paints or specialised Porter's finishes. Textured faux granite and high-gloss protective coatings are available on request — tell us which at the time of order, because the finish goes on before the planter leaves the workshop.
Why are the feet moulded into the base?
They lift the floor of the planter clear of the deck or paving. Water leaves the drainage holes and keeps going instead of pooling underneath, air moves under the base, and the fibreglass never sits hard against paving that has been in full sun all afternoon. Root health follows from that airflow.
What warranty comes with a made-to-order planter?
A structural warranty of 5 years, covering manufacturing defects and structural breakdown. Building the unit to order in Malaga does not change that term.
Is 15 kg genuinely an advantage on a balcony or terrace?
Usually it is the deciding factor. A concrete planter at this cubic scale typically weighs over 150 kg before soil is added. At approximately 15 kg empty, marine fibreglass leaves the floor's allowance for potting mix, water and plant growth rather than spending it on the container itself. On a suspended slab, have your builder confirm the load, and talk to us if you would like help working it through.
