Help with ugly concrete entry
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Z on Jul 01, 2014I'd power wash it, let it dry and then repaint, or better yet, stain it. Pick a couple colors from that awesome stone wall and sponge it on to hide and future stains from watering the plants. You might want to think of another place for the plants to avoid future minerals spots from the water.Helpful Reply
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Amanda Eastman on Jul 02, 2014Yes, concrete stain! Lovely entryway. :)Helpful Reply
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Donna Steward on Jul 03, 2014A lovely bright color stain would bring the eye to the door & be so inviting.Helpful Reply
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Marianne on Jul 03, 2014I agree with the stain/paint keeping it light (maybe that light brown in the stone on your right). Have you ever considered painting your front door a bright color providing a wow impact at the end or just add a nice colorful wreath on the door to welcome visitor. I also agree you need to move your plants to another location.Helpful Reply
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Gretchen on Jul 03, 2014Clean it first (with TSP if allowed in your area), paint again with concrete paint, then if you want to add bright color, put a carpet runner down. I am assuming you don't have loads of rain in CA right now. A brightly colored, indoor/outdoor runner can be pulled up if you have very bad weather or changed out to change the look for the season. And definitely get saucers to go under the pots. Keep the pots that have drainage holes - the plants can drown otherwise! Saucers are very inexpensive from the big box stores and garden centers. I love the stone wall!Helpful Reply
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Auntie Lin on Jul 03, 2014I agree also, concrete stain. maybe stencil a nice bright or even white border around the edges?! Also, not sure if its the picture but it looks like a some what narrow space? If so, I would skip the plants in your entry way between your home & wall...your "closing it in" and it will feel cold instead of a warm entry. Also, I love your black door but with the stone wall, I would do a pop of color door! Greys are beautiful, but with so much stone color & grey going on, do an inviting color. Looks like you have some maybe sage or green family color on your house? go bright yellow door! :) Google images of colored doors, you will find the perfect fit for you! Good Luck! PS, I love your entry way!!! I would kill for a concrete entrance.Helpful Reply
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Joffler on Jul 03, 2014Do a nice acid staining to it--something dramatic so when you turn into the entryway--BAM!--a unexpected surprise (well, to first-time visitors, but still...). I can totally see an acid stain/wash in reddish and putty tones that would "go" with or complelment the black trimwork, neutral walls, natural stones and that would contrast beautifully with your greenery.Helpful Reply
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Andrea on Jul 03, 2014concrete stain is a very good option. i also like the runner ideaHelpful Reply
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V Valencia on Jul 03, 2014Hello @Joffler is acid staining/wash a DIY project?Helpful Reply
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Cindy Carley on Jul 03, 2014We would do some "research on staining" the concrete.........at least it would give it a new appearance or there is paint for concrete!! ~~ Good luck!!!! :)Helpful Reply
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Julie Barnett - Singing Heart Designs on Jul 03, 2014Thanks for all the help! I'm researching concrete stain and am excited to take this on:)Helpful Reply
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Mrstinylady on Jul 03, 2014Did you know that you can refinish concrete to look like marble or other surfaces? Concrete resurfacing stuff comes in just about every color and texture these days. Let me find something to post for you . . . http://www.limecoatdfw.com/before-after/ http://tablemountaincreativeconcrete.com/concrete-floors/ http://www.ccresurfacing.com/interior-resurfacing-idaho-falls/ http://www.scofield.com/decorative-concrete-toppings.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el3LpuLxnj4 I like the brown door color and wouldn't change it, but to draw the eye there, you might want to--gasp--remove the beautiful stone and extend the front entry with a cool porch in resurfaced concrete or brick (or whatever you prefer) with some arbor top and trellis vines. I would spend a little extra to re-pot the plants into extraordinary pots, BOLD and eye-catching and larger in scale, and do the same with lighting.Helpful Reply
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Mandy Loriot on Jul 03, 2014Behr has a beautiful opaque deck and concrete outdoor stain that would work great. One color Ithink would look pretty is called "pensive sky."Helpful Reply
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Marge on Jul 03, 2014Paint the door another color like Williamsburg blue or even a red. It would make it pop. Paint the concrete. Hang some plants above the rail. Either remove other plants or put them on wheels.Helpful Reply
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Barbara on Jul 03, 2014Take all those flowers and put them in pots that would sit on the top of the wall. This would clear up the cluttered look and make area wider and safer for walking.Helpful Reply
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Nancee125 on Jul 03, 2014Move the plants on the left, they detract from the charming door and "statement rock", ignore the concrete stain, fill in the chips with something to prevent tripping, draw eye to door with a fun color, high gloss.Helpful Reply
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Chris aka monkey on Jul 03, 2014@SK on Elderberry this looks like it's right up your alley xxHelpful Reply
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MaryAnn B on Jul 03, 2014I would clean it and then repaint with concrete paint. I love one that was posted the other day of someone who redid her concrete steps to look like a runner it had blue strips on the side .It would lead someone right to your door..Helpful Reply
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E on Jul 03, 2014I'd stencil on a rug to my taste...as detailed or colorful as you'd like..al the imperfections will vanish (and it's relatively easy and cheap)Helpful Reply
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Centrd on Jul 03, 2014Mrstinylady, I love the limestone coating product! But it's unclear if it's available outside of Texas. Are you familiar with the product beyond the link you provided?Helpful Reply
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Barbara on Jul 03, 2014The plants make the space look smaller. Hang them above the stone wall. Paint the door as Marge mentioned, that will put the focal point on the door, and not the floor. I believe painted concrete needs to be washed first with muriatric acid to get up all dirt/stains. A new paint job, may not peel with hanging plants. Love the stone wall, the gray looks nice with the beige walls, co-ordinates well. Have fun.Helpful Reply
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Tina Yoder on Jul 05, 2014i would do a gray out door turf kinda like real thin out door carpet .put plants some where else and do a bench with some ferns in tall pots on each side of the bench.being that your porch looks narrow you can buy a kids size bench.its just all for looks.if you do the ferns on each side have them the same height as the bench could transplant the others you have on porch put in hanging baskets over the over hang on porch.Helpful Reply
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Darlene Clonts on Jul 06, 2014add a nice runner to go thereHelpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Jul 06, 2014Would move plants on the left. I'd just get some indoor-outdoor carpet. You have a blank wall on left. Put a piece of wall art - doesn't take up room. You already have greenery draping over the stone wall which is charming.Helpful Reply
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Liliana Wells on Dec 11, 2014Have you decided on your concrete treatment? I have just come across your question. I have been looking at this company that produces concrete stain http://www.directcolors.com/ It looks beautiful. Good luck to you.Helpful Reply
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Julie Barnett - Singing Heart Designs on Dec 12, 2014No Liliana Wells, it's gone nowhere. I hope to eventually go Ruth concrete stainHelpful Reply
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