So, you’re planning to pour a new concrete patio to expand your backyard landscape and get a little more room to grill. Before you start, you need to know the right thickness for the patio. If you get it wrong, you’ll either spend far too much time and money on a thick patio or...
HOW DO I PREP A CONCRETE PATIO FOR PAINTING? Although most concrete patio paints can be applied to previously painted or coated surfaces, be sure to remove any loose or peeling coatings using a wire brush or other abrasion method to sand down to a sound surface. Next, use a concrete degre...
Aconcrete patio flooris a common feature in many houses. Patios can serve a wide variety of purposes, such as family gatherings, outdoor parties, and play areas. Consequently, it is a good idea to have cover for at least part of the patio. ...
I used a super simple method that just about anyone can do to turn it into a fun Summer sign: I knew I could whip it up in a few minutes if I used mysilhouette, but since not everyone has access to a fancy cutting machine, I went old school this time to show how easily this ca...
Make your own concrete pavers to build a patio inexpensively. Building a patio in your yard, garden or attached to your home does not have to rob your bank account. In fact, doing the work yourself helps cut down the cost and is a simple project for any homeowner. Your children can eve...
NOTE*** Normally when you lay a brick paver patio or pathway there is a very extensive prep process that is necessary. It entails digging out the earth, laying crushed stone, sand, etc. We laboriously tackled that project with ouroctagonal patio. For this project, we won’t be doing tha...
If you want to fill the spaces with decorative gravel or river rock, don't bother with the "overflowing sand" part and skip right to your filling material. Although building your patio over a concrete slab helps to ensure it won't settle unevenly later, you can build a patio without ceme...
A practical way of refurbishing a concrete patio or driveway is to lay concrete pavers over the surface. In addition, instead of using a sand or thinset mortar base, use construction adhesive designed for masonry to secure the pavers; this will prevent movement as well as the common problem...
It’s easier to control a grinder than it is to control acid, so the surface often ends up being smoother when you grind it. Acid can harm nearby plants if it gets on them, so if you’re attempting to acid wash a concrete patio, you’ll need to be mindful of this. ...
®MAX Resurfacer & Primer & Sealantoffers maximum protection from the elements for your wood deck or concrete patio. In just two coats, you can cover up to 75-sq feet of your chosen surface. Our resurfacer helps you by: Self-priming in 2 coats on properly prepared surfaces ...