Any ideas for a screened-in porch floor?
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Depending on what look you are going for and knowing that you have room to raise the floor, I would go over it luxury vinyl tile or vinyl planks. I put the tile down in my bathroom over the top of the linoleum: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/board-and-batten-bathroom-26634327
We also did the vinyl planks that you click together up at our cottage and it looks awesome.
Both of these ideas are fairly reasonably priced and easy to do.
Good luck with what you decide to do
Board and Batten Bathroom!
http://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/porches/diy-stained-concrete-using-shabby-paints-13750849
DIY Stained Concrete Using Shabby Paints
Thank you for the idea. Your project came out beautiful, but I am hoping to raise the floor some in an attempt to keep some of the dirt out.
Beautiful job, but I would like to avoid more tile. I think.
What a great space to work with! Perhaps you could re-tile with a non-skid tile
If not I would lean towards colored or acid wash concrete. To help cut down on the dirt blowing in have you thought about enclosing the bottom of the screened in portion of your porch? You might try metal roofing panels but trim them out with wood to avoid any bug or critters nesting in them. I would also add some sheer curtains or matchstick bamboo shades to hel keep stuff from blowing in and to give some privacy from the neighbors. This looks like it could be a wonderful outdoor living space with some furniture, lights (could use string lights and/or lamps) a rug, plants, table and chairs, bar/buffet and some wall art. Have fun with it and post pic please when you finish!
I agree with Beth - enclose the bottom portion of the screen, we had the same porch once and once we enclosed the bottom part, it was much better and not at the ground level for dirt and grass to get it. For the flooring, your could retile the existing floor.
You can also paint the tiles to give it a brand new look. I love these: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/-1424600 and http://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/patios/patio-remodel-paint-design-4074721
Patio Remodel
You could paint and then stencil the floor if you want a pattern---even doing every other or a random pattern---and good suggestions to just put up some kind of wall around the bottom---but I will tell you , I have a screened in porch and the pollen always gets in, no matter what you do---LOL
I would add another 2x4 layer to bottom and then close in the bottom 2 foot section of screened area. That will keep out dirt and prevent rain water from splashing in from the ground. I did that and what a difference. For decorative look, I would hang roll up plastic ( vinyl) blinds and throw an indoor/outdoor carpet piece under furnature for a cozy look.
You could use an indoor/outdoor carpeting or rug squares that could easily be replaced if they get soiled or you could put in a laminate floor or why not try and paint what you have. I am sure there are many other things one could do. Good luck and have fun in whatever you choose to do.
I really think you are going to have to close in the bottom portion of your space to keep out dirt/debris. Say 2 feet high.
You could wood deck the floor area. I would price out those interlocking wooden patio squares (Ikea sells them).
You could also build a sub floor with 2x4's and use normal decking to make the new floor.
I would put a rollock
ooops I would put a brick rowlock on the out side edge a put brick or pavers in sand in the middle. If you don't want to raise it too much you can use blue stone flagging in concrete, this looks great.
You can lay fresh new tile right over the old ones. Tile is weather proof and hold up well, easy to clean, look beautiful etc. You can add an outdoor area rug if you like.
I would not try to remove the existing tiles and put down another type of floor because you will have to deal with the adhesive underneath, which is hard to remove. Also, do not use wood because of termites. I agree with the others about enclosing a foot or two of he bottoms of your screens to keep out much of the dirt and debris.
Your space looks like an exciting opportunity and could certainly be very beautiful.