Over time water sun and extreme temperatures will cause a wood patio to rot warp splinter and fade.
Low budget concrete slab patio makeover.
The great thing about concrete patios is that they just take a little planning and sweat equity to pull off.
One of which is this effortless concrete patio makeover.
But let s face it most of us have em.
It s all my patio dreams come true.
The once sad cement slab is now a fun sanctuary where the whole family can hang out together.
Originally it was just a drab slab of concrete in the yard.
Check out this small patio makeover on a budget.
You simply need to lay a rug on your existing concrete patio bring out a sofa and chairs and a coffee table to the backyard.
Now let s take a look at the depressing patio before the makeover.
Of course money is always an issue too so i was determined to make this a budget patio makeover too.
You will love the before and after pictures.
In fact it made the entire yard look drab.
Featuring a natural organic shape and cheap paving slabs that mimic real flagstone this new patio looks like an extension of the landscape.
Pouring a concrete patio in your empty backyard might be the easiest way to create a dry level space for a table and chairs set or some lounge chairs.
The patio makeover is complete with string lights and a rustic patio table.
A retaining wall and garden bed form a contemporary backdrop while weather resistant furnishings and accessories provide comfort and style.
Also concrete patios are more durable and require less maintenance than wood decks.
Small diy patio makeover.
I pretty much hate a plain concrete patio.
You can make these slabs as simple or as complex as you d like.
You will not need to resurface it nor reseal it.
They are boring and just plain well plain a couple of seasons ago we stained one of our concrete patios and that was a good solution but i m always on the hunt for something different and am in the need to do my back patio soon because yes it is boring me to death.
We used a few diy projects to help save money and it turned out great.
After an arbor was added along with some décor for the floor and patio furniture it took on a whole new look.
It is finally here our small patio makeover reveal day.