Patio is concrete. Tough to get clean. Is it possible to paint?

Stephanie Ward
by Stephanie Ward
Looking for ideas to make our dirty looking concrete patio look like wood flooring.
Thanks to all you talented Do-It-Yourselfers!!

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  • 17335038 17335038 on Jun 28, 2018

    Epoxy finish on your concrete patio will keep the dust down, result in the concrete being less porous, and it will be easy to keep clean simply by hosing it. The finish is applied the same way as garage floor coatings, with a long handled roller. You can purchase kits especially for patios, and they are available in some colors. I have seen only solid colors though; as far as I know there is no finish to mimic wood.

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    • Stephanie Ward Stephanie Ward on Jul 01, 2018

      Hate the way my key board try’s to think for me....hope y’all understand my thank you message.

      Stephanie

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Jun 28, 2018

    Hi, Stephanie is right, there is no finish to mimic wood, but you could use a graining tool you rock back and forth or as I have done before, use the paint colour of the base of wood you want first and then use a darker shade of same colour, by adding a bit of black, and using a stiff dry brush to resemble the grain apply in long strokes . Then seal you finished floor. Good luck!

    • Stephanie Ward Stephanie Ward on Jun 28, 2018

      Thanks Johnavalance! Actually think it is a bigger job to take on especially since the home is for sale. But the next house will most likey got a try somewhere.

      Thanks again and take care!

      Stephanie