How to make your own patio cover for a novice and on a budget
We have a blank concrete slab patio and can’t afford a professional to build a patio cover.
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How about a sail patio cover, April? They work great and are inexpensive. You could use that until you save up for a more permanent solution.
Buy a square Gazebo and put it on patio. I had one that had the screens that zipped up the sides and it made a nice area.. We had our patio chairs and small tables in it, put in some little lights on the roof and it was just like a little room..
Hi April, Start with a good power wash, then measure your patio. Home Depot has many colors and textures, take your measurements there and you'll know how much paint you'll need. Next, look in to a roller awning, I've seen them on TV, but their expensive. See what Home Depot has, and I'm sure you'll find something. Roll this on by taking a handle from a broom, unscrew the brush, now screw the handle into the roller. You might need a primer, and paint that is made for out door. I'd give it two coats.
They sell them at Lowe's and home depot..
Be sure to weigh it down. We put paver blocks on each corner so it wouldn't blow away.