How to reuse patio stones?

yes they can be painted but I would pressure wash them first to get dirt, grime and mildew off them here is info on painting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A1DDNbh3KA

Here's a post that might help https://www.diyncrafts.com/19862/repurpose/20-incredibly-creative-ways-reuse-old-bricks

Yes, you can paint them. Here's a link:

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-outdoor-brick-pavers-85786.html

Yes you can paint them whatever color you like.

You could paint them and make a huge checkers or chess board. We are in the process of doing this (pretty much done except for carving and painting the chess pieces).

https://www.angi.com/articles/how-reuse-stone.htm

How to Paint Concrete Pavers

1. Check the weather, no rain in the forecast for several days.
2. Treat any stains on your pavers so they don't show through the paint with cleaner degreaser
3. Rinse off the pavers with a garden hose or pressure wash
4. Apply a layer of acrylic cement paint with a roller or sprayer.
5. Apply at least two layers of concrete sealant, with the recommended drying time between coats.

Staining the pavers may last longer. Paint will likely flake off after a couple of years.

If you want to make the area bigger, after washing and staining the concrete use pressure treated lumber to outline the squares. It will look like a large checkerboard pattern.

In this case, I prefer to stain them. But painting them will still work.

I would stain them rather than painting after cleaning with a high pressure hose and drying.

Pressure wash them and then stain with a masonry stain when dry. The stain will last longer than paint. You could do a pathway or a patio.

Hi Doris, yes you can paint them, here are some ideas for reuse for you to try

https://www.enviromate.co.uk/blog/twenty-incredibly-creative-ways-reuse-old-bricks

Hello,

Yes you can paint them with a Concrete Floor paint. Otherwise mix them with new contrast slabs and form a pattern. A good Power Wash might bring the slabs back to original colour!