Repairing walkway ideas?

Lou
by Lou
It's time to repair or replac our wood garden walkways. Place view the attached photos then reply with your choice between
  • Going back with treated wood (also recommend a color), (decks will be pewter)
  • St. Augustine grass.
  • Peagravel or flat natural stone.
  6 answers
  • Judy Judy on Jul 24, 2017

    Just remove that slat, and put another one in its place. This will be fine. If you choose to paint, then you can do so. Make sure you use OUTSIDE PAINT. Best wishes, J. You may also want to use a sealer, after you paint them, as a protector, so you won't have to paint every yr. Best wishes on your choice, J.

  • Nancy Turner Nancy Turner on Jul 24, 2017

    I like the wood look that you have now, I would just replace the wood with treated wood as it would last a lot longer even if you paint or stain it.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jul 24, 2017

    For a different approach take a look for inspiration.https://www.pinterest.com/explore/pallet-walkway/?lp=true

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Jul 24, 2017

    You can now buy Slabs that look like Wooden Railway Sleepers

  • All great options! I would let your climate dictate the walkway. I love natural stone, but, if it snows where you live, stone can get slippery. If that is not a concern, that would be my vote. I have tumbled gravel in several areas of my property but might be difficult to navigate for some people, I would add cement pavers if you choose that route. If the deck will be pewter (great color by the way), I would do the walkways to match just for continuity. Not much help, just thoughts for you to consider. ☺

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    • Big Bear! Yes, you get snow . . . One of my favorite places! Ok, I like the wood and railing idea, you have a beautiful piece of property from the photos, will look very "mountain chic!"

  • Lou Lou on Jul 25, 2017

    Thanks to everyone for your comments and suggestion.


    The treated pine wood walkways and decks will be retained. Wood repair and replacement to be carried out as necessary. The current paint is to be chemically removed followed by a thorough power washing. BEHR Premium Textured DeckOver, color Pewter, is the chosen refinishing product.


    Again thank you