How to paint concrete floors to look like wood planks, including the best concrete paint to use outside and a step by step guide to get the look!
This is phase 1 in a two-part before + after series I’ve been working on all summer long! We have this adorable little side-yard, that sat empty all winter long, and I knew I wanted to paint the cement and make it a little oasis where we could grill, play outside, and spend time together as a family. The first phase was to paint the cement, and the second phase was to source furniture and redesign and reimagine the space, so stay tuned for phase 2 coming soon! I got the idea to paint the floors from A Beautiful Mess’ DIY tile painting tutorial. I love how Laura’s tile came out, and I also love that it wasn’t a super new project, so I was able to get an idea of how it holds up through time, and her patio still looks super fresh! I knew right off the bat that I didn’t want my tiles to be rectangular like hers, and that square was more the look I was going for, even if it meant that some tiles would be half. This is definitely the first big decision you have to make in this project! I’ll break down my process …
Hey there, my fellow DIY over-achievers and home improvement inspo-seekers! Are you tired of gazing out at your ugly concrete patio or porch, wishing it could look better and be...
We painted our concrete patio and it looks amazing. Here's what used, how we did it and how it's held up...complete with tips, tricks and photos.
Hey there, my fellow DIY over-achievers and home improvement inspo-seekers! Are you tired of gazing out at your ugly concrete patio or porch, wishing it could look better and be...
Find out how to stencil a concrete patio using a Dizzy Duck stencil and some masonry paint for a budget garden makeover. Click to read my step by step guide
Lately, more and more people dare a change in cemented outdoor flooring. It is a process that the aesthetic result certainly and at the same time provides a very economical way to make a beautiful change in the cementless cement and give it the appearance of a stone pavement.
Want to transform your boring concrete patio into something spectacular for under $100? Grab a few rolls of painters tape, exterior paint, and paint brushes and within a few hours time your outdoor space will be transformed.
Hey there, my fellow DIY over-achievers and home improvement inspo-seekers! Are you tired of gazing out at your ugly concrete patio or porch, wishing it could look better and be...
Hey there, my fellow DIY over-achievers and home improvement inspo-seekers! Are you tired of gazing out at your ugly concrete patio or porch, wishing it could look better and be...
Painting your concrete patio is a simple yet effective way bring new life to your outdoor space. Learn how to tackle this DIY yourself!
Looking for a renter friendly update to your backyard for summer? Learn how to paint patio tiles, and save yourself the hassle!
Learn how to make your old, stained concrete porch look beautiful again by learning how to paint a concrete porch!
The story so far... Our Indian stone patio had just been laid when we moved into our home in 2007 and the colours were beautiful. 13 yrs of power washing twice a year, it was a little jaded and needed some love and attention. After joining the Dizzy Duck family in April 2020 I was dying to stencil something! The Zarzi
Looking for a budget-friendly way to spruce up your concrete? Here are 10 beautifully painted concrete patio and floor ideas and tons of tips!
Have a driveway or patio that is in need of a update? Learn how easy it is to paint concrete yourself in just a few easy steps.Today is the day to decide to pai…
It’s finally done!!! And I can’t love this checkerboard patio floor more! I’m completely obsessed with this space now. Looking back at the before photos, it’s truly amazing what a little paint, sweat equity, and determination can do for a space! When last I left you, I had just finished painting this concrete patio floor […]
If you follow me on Instagram you would have seen this post go of its head! I painted my concrete a couple of months ago and even though I was worried about how it would look in the end, I think the photos speak for themselves…. it’s amazing! If you…
Update your concrete patio with rust-oleum, and I will show you how! If you’ve been following along for a while, then you might remember that we’ve been working on projects to fix up the exterior of our house since the spring. I shared the whole “before” of our exterior as well as our plans to...
Suzanne Simmonds did an amazing patio makeover using stencils and paint! Above is what her patio looked like before... She painted the stone slabs with Masonry Paint and let dry. Then she bought a stencil
Breathe some life back into your outdoor entertaining space with our recommendations for the best patio paint.
Psst...here's part one if you missed it! Then it was painting time. We used exterior painter’s tape to mark off the edges. I knew I wanted a striped pattern, but didn’t want to have to
I repainted our concrete porch from stripes to a checkerboard pattern and am showing you how to repaint a concrete porch with some easy-to-follow steps.
