How to transform an old tired cracked concrete patio 1 blog posts featured deck diy exterior outdoor series outdoors outdoors uncategorized if you ve been following along for a while then you might remember that we ve been working on projects to fix up the exterior of our house since the spring.
Covering old concrete floor.
They have a great tutorial including the pattern template.
If your old concrete floor is beyond the help of patching or painting but you don t have the budget for a concrete overlay self stick vinyl tile is an easy inexpensive alternative.
Maybe you liked the concrete when you first put it in or perhaps you hated it but now it needs to go.
An old standby the concrete pad creates a functional patio but over time yours may have become stained cracked or just plain boring.
The floor is worn and chipped but you can t afford to replace it or replacing it s too drastic a measure.
Wait don t pull out a jackhammer just yet.
Assess your slab this project will work with most patios.
A concrete coating is applied over the old surface offering a variety of color texture and pattern options.
This diy concrete patio stain rug is easy and fast.
How to install a concrete floor overlay.
Neglecting to prepare the old surface will prevent the new concrete from adhering correctly resulting in a weak bond between the two layers.
This type of decorative refinishing can be done on driveways patios pool decks and even indoor floors.
They will hide a multitude of flaws and give your space a fresh look.
Covering concrete with paver bricks is much easier than pouring new concrete or laying paving stones the traditional way.
Fake a concrete patio cover up with stain.
Consider this less jarring alternative.
Lay pavers over the existing concrete.
From beneath my heart try this diy patio stain project looks like a tile floor.
It requires less skill and less time and it s a whole lot easier on your back.
Inexpensive concrete cover up idea with paint.
Here we ll walk you through how to lay paving stones over concrete.
A decorative concrete overlay or microtopping is a great solution for restoring and enhancing worn damaged or discolored concrete floors.
Overlays can also be placed over other flooring materials such as vinyl tile or wood.