Front porch floor needs help!
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Suzanne R
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Hoping for some suggestions on what to do with this front porch floor. I am thinking of painting it or staining it but I am not sure what color to use. The house is a soft
grey with a black front door and shutters. Any suggestions are appreciated!
grey with a black front door and shutters. Any suggestions are appreciated!
25 answers
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I know that amazing things can be done with stain, but I would also consider a color pop. Maybe paint the rockers--or if that seems to bold, maybe start with painting the table.
Lori J
on Jun 23, 2012
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Thanks! Really need to address the floor first....it's ugly and stained so need to start there first....do you know of any stain products i could look in to?
Suzanne R
on Jun 23, 2012
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Maybe this video would help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFDrEWMRPMs
Lori J
on Jun 23, 2012
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If your house is soft gray, I'd do the floor a dark gray to contrast and compliment it. Then maybe some red Geraniums in turquoise pots for pops of color!
Jan C
on Jun 23, 2012
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Or, you could paint rugs on the porch floor, after you determine what you want to do with the rest of the floor.
Becky H
on Jun 24, 2012
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Would paint the little table in a pretty color you love....love the stain idea in a color complimentary to the house.....And consider painting the ceiling of the porch a beautiful airy blue....I love "Tibetan Sky" by Sherwin Williams..finish off with some brightly colored flowers and a piece of art you love on the wall and some fun indoor/outdoor pillows with some punch:)
85565
on Jun 24, 2012
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The decking would make a good painted surface. Because it is covered, it would would hold paint without peeling and not need re-doing for a long time. Best, Charles
Peace Painting Co., Inc.
on Jun 24, 2012
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they make indoor outdoor carpet looks like grass. I would get some of that and tack it down. If you have ceiling they say to paint it like sky blue so the birds won't want to land in there. Then go for the furniture and colors you want there. the table you could make different table clothes for it. I would leave the chairs white and use different color pillows for holidays.
Kandee S
on Jun 25, 2012
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Carpet would hod moisture and cause it to rot out fast. I would likely use Ben-Moore's Urethene porcch and deck paint. It can be mixed to custom colors, but there is a grey off the rack. Be sure to prep by sanding and cleaning and having it dry first. That can make the difference in a one year job and an eight year job
Nichter's Home Services Corp
on Jun 25, 2012
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Great, thanks for all the great suggestions....Rachel, I like the idea of painting the ceiling blue...any color suggestion for the porch floor? And, would it be best to do the stairs and front walk as well or can they be left alone...? I do have tablecloths for the table....we were just in transition when the picture was taken. Nichter's, thanks for the advice. I will look into that and will follow your prep instructions as I (and I'm sure my husband!) want the job to last!! Thanks again everyone....appreciate any additional ideas/suggestions!
Suzanne R
on Jun 25, 2012
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As you know from my recent post, I just finished a deck with Restore......and they have a very broad color palate....and especially covered, the finish will last for many,many years. I agree with a darker contrast on the floor and then you can spruce it up with some smaller outdoor rugs and potted plants.....but I'm just an electrician.....what do I know... Good luck with your decision and have a great July 4th,,,,
LandlightS
on Jun 25, 2012
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Thanks LandlightS but I am not looking to put wood decking on the front porch....and, we also just refinished our deck.....thanks anyway!
Suzanne R
on Jun 25, 2012
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I know you said you weren't interested in decking,but our front porch and house colors are almost identical and we put Trek decking on ours in gray.We've had it for over 10 years and it is still beautiful and safe as if it gets wet its never slippery.
Carol C
on Jun 25, 2012
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Suzzane.....from what you said, I assume the front poarch is concrete, and if so, Restore does make a product similar to Restore Deck Armour specifically for concrete...(and no, I do not work for them) Gary
LandlightS
on Jun 25, 2012
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Paint the concrete porch barn red. That would really pop and go well with the color of the house and your porch furniture.
Janice B
on Jun 26, 2012
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sky blue for a porch ceiling is traditional here with good reason. Insects stay away from that as they fear birds diving out of the sky to eat them. Fewer spiders and flys by far that way
Nichter's Home Services Corp
on Jun 26, 2012
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Thanks to all for your input...Landlight, I will look into that & Nichter's....that would be a good thing for us as we have loads of spiders as well as other bugs! Would go a long way to keeping the porch clean! Janice, if you were staining the porch floor red, what would you do with the concrete stairs and path to driveway (all concrete)...?
Suzanne R
on Jun 26, 2012
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Nichter....what a great concept. I may have to paint the top edge of all our exterior doors sky blue. Mucho bugs & spiders in Georgia Have a safe 4th holiday Gary
LandlightS
on Jun 26, 2012
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Black
Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc.
on Jun 26, 2012
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I think the porch would look quite nice in a medium grey tone. You could even stencil a rug on it in a bright color if you felt like it. Use concrete paint and it should last quite a while.
Scottie Vosburgh
on Jul 06, 2014
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i would stain the porch then paint a rug on it under the table and chairs.
Daveicrave
on Dec 18, 2014
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It's more pricey than stain, paint or wood but they now have tile that looks like wood. Once it's installed it's very low maintenance, just hose it off. It looks like your style is cottage/country and this look would go very well with that. Here's a pic.
Terry
on Jan 19, 2015
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Terra cotta or brick
Ellen Beener
on Nov 22, 2015
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Scrub first with muriatic acid, commonly called an 'acid etch' treatment, to make sure your paint sticks and holds up for a long time. Exterior concrete paint in a medium grey and I'd stencil, freehand paint or just add a bright yellow accent rug. The latter you could change out seasonally.
Elliebgood
on Oct 28, 2016
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Tile would be great - charcoal - lasts forever, but expensive. Like the terra cotta or brick paint idea as think you need colour. If not this, then I would get the new type indoor/outdoor rugs for the seating area and by the door. Maybe put some colour on the table if you decide to go with a neutral colour on the porch. Do you have room for a tall, leafy plant - artificial or real - to add interest and soften lines. Maybe some colourful flowers like red geraniums . Definitely needs colour.
Marion Nesbitt
on Oct 28, 2016
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