Concrete Patio Ideas from Carter Oosterhouse
Makeover your concrete patio with tips and tricks from HGTV’s Carter Oosterhouse. Learn how to color your concrete surface and add patio furniture and plants to turn your unused patio into a great place for relaxing and entertaining outdoors. First, use Bond Lok to clean, degrease and etch the concrete surface. Scrub with a stiff bristle brush, and rinse the surface until the water runs clear. Then let the concrete dry. After this, you can use a semi transparent concrete stain to create a mosaic pattern on your patio surface. You can download pattern ideas for your concrete at www.lowescreativeideas.com. For a repeating pattern, you can cut pieces of cardboard in the sizes of your shapes and trace the cardboard in your pattern. For a more varied design, snap chalk lines. Tape each line with painters tape, keeping the tape on the same side of the line across the concrete surface. Let one block dry prior to doing an adjacent area. Spray a little water on the surface. Then dip a damp sponge in the concrete stain, and blot the concrete. Let the stain dry for 24 hours, then apply a high gloss sealer to protect the patio. Different types of patio furniture can help to divide the space. Adding a high top table and chairs creates a good eating area. Wicker chairs, a round table, and a patio umbrella work together to create a conversation area. Adding a garden bench provides more seating space and helps define the edge of your patio. Bring in planters for variety and color to …
