We have an ugly cement porch that I would love to dress up..




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Mona on May 08, 2017
You might try outdoor carpet tiles.Helpful Reply -
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C. D. Scallan on May 08, 2017
If you prime the area first by filling cracks and holes, then sanding off any old paint or uneven areas ; apply primer, epoxy paint, then masonry sealer , it should last you quite a while .Helpful Reply -
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Nancy Gramm on May 08, 2017
Staining is an option. My house is 12 years old and I have stained concrete floors. Attached is an old, poorly lit photo of my kitchen. You can see how it's been scored with a circular saw and a diamond tipped masonry blade to look like tile. The first pic is my floor; the second is one from online that looks a lot like mine with good lighting and a larger score pattern. ;-)Helpful Reply -
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Adluv41 on May 08, 2017
There is a project here on home talk called faux porch tile, check it out it's very pretty! paint over cement very nicely done. Sorry cant find a link to share it 😩Helpful Reply -
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Janet Pizaro on May 08, 2017
Purchase a colorful outdoor carpet.Helpful Reply -
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Jodi McDonald on May 08, 2017
Thank you for these great ideas.. I'm a little concerned about the outdoor carpet and outdoor carpet tiles because it is on the side of the house exposed to extreme weather..lots of rain, snow, hail etc. But will look into all the ideasHelpful Reply -
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Pat on May 08, 2017
Be careful of too smooth shiny cement....it can become slick when wet or damp. We covered our porch with indoor/outdoor carpeting....is on the north side of our house but gets rain and lasts about 5 years before we have to replace it.Helpful Reply -
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Nancy Gramm on May 08, 2017
Supposedly it holds up well. The stain sinks into the concrete rather than lying on top as paint does.Helpful Reply -
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Justme on May 08, 2017
I've seen stained porches. They're beautiful. If you don't like it, there are a lot of beautiful indoor/outdoor rugs available these daysHelpful Reply -
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Pat on May 08, 2017
No. It does get wet but dries very fast...no mold even in the far corners.Helpful Reply -
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