I have a poured concrete patio, what color would you recommend painting it? - Vicki, GA
all colors Benjamin Moore
If you have a nondescript concrete patio like above paint is a great way to add character and interest without spending much money. Keep in mind that the paint will wear and age much quicker out in the elements than it would inside, but that is part of the charm. If you want to DIY this, read here.
I'd stay within colors you find in great quanities in nature, blues, greens, terra cotta. Saturated colors will work best since they will fade. Use a color that is complementary to your house & trim paint.
While more laborious, a painted pattern will add character, check these out from Apartment Therapy.
We did checks, it didn't take long at all for it to look faded and old in our Atlanta leaf litter. Still pulls color from inside.
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Love your checks Terry!
ReplyDeleteI like jalepeno ( jalapeño?) pepper color. Anyway, thank you for all the tips you shared. We also have a concrete patio and I do not know how to make it more pleasing to the eyes. So, thank you so much for this post.
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