How can I make my concrete slab patio look good?

  10 answers
  • Sharon O'Neal Sharon O'Neal on Jun 22, 2017

    I would clean it and then paint it. Look for concert paint in Hope Depot, Lowe's or paint store. You will find awesome colors to pick from.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jun 22, 2017

    Do you want to paint it or dress it up?

  • Lora Lora on Jun 22, 2017

    We used a spray-on stain. Looked great for quite a while. A friend used slate tiles. Looked fantastic. Much more expensive, but depends on how big your slab and your budget are.

  • Mary Gendron Mary Gendron on Jun 22, 2017

    If you buy concret paint, maybe plan a design first. You can do geometrics, or make it look like a braided carpet, or paint florals. The ideas are endless.

  • Cori Widen Cori Widen on Jun 22, 2017

    A spray on stain is really easy and can look amazing!

  • Johnchip Johnchip on Jun 22, 2017

    You can paint or stain, and even with a pattern. I did an awesome diamond block pattern using a chalk line with various pastel colors. There is some coating products you can use to protect the painted surface from sun and weather damage as well.

  • FL FL on Jun 22, 2017

    Paint with concrete paint. Use an outdoor rug. Plants, flowers. Can you put up posts with a lattice? Windchimes on a shepherd's hook. Pretty pots and planters. Have fun!

  • Michele Pappagallo Michele Pappagallo on Jun 22, 2017

    Pressure wash it to make sure it is very clean, then use concrete paint to paint a faux rug in the middle. Make it cute and colorful and have fun with it! Arrange your patio furniture around it just as if it was a real rug.

  • Diana Deiley Diana Deiley on Jun 22, 2017

    I'd power wash it first. Then apply 2 coats of Rustoleum concrete paint. I purchased mine at Ace Hardware and was very pleased with the end result. Be sure to allow proper drying time between coats. Best of luck.

  • Lori Durkin Carr Lori Durkin Carr on Jun 22, 2017

    Thank you