- Pressure wash the porch & let it dry. …
- Tape off anything you don’t want painted with painter’s tape. …
- Apply 1 coat of Valspar’s Concrete Binding Primer. …
- Apply 2 coats of Valspar’s Porch, Floor and Patio latex paint. …
- Wait 72 hours before you move your furniture back onto the porch.
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How do I brighten my outdoor area?
- Rethink your current furniture placement. Assess what outdoor furniture you already have and how you use it. …
- Set the mood with festoon lights. …
- Add outdoor rugs. …
- Throw in alternative seating. …
- Brighten with plants and planters. …
- Use outdoor cushions.
How do I add color to my patio?
- Select colorful outdoor furniture. …
- Bring in colorful pots. …
- Add an outdoor rug to your deck or patio. …
- Paint a wall in an eye-catching color. …
- Incorporate decorative tiles. …
- Use colorful outdoor decor. …
- Brighten up a bare wall with a mural.
How do I beautify my patio?
- Use furniture with bold colors. View in gallery. …
- Hang planters on the fence. View in gallery. …
- Use pastel touches for a relaxing mood. View in gallery. …
- Paint the floor with funky designs. View in gallery.
How can I make my garden more colorful?
- Brighten boundaries.
- Be strict with plant colour.
- Incorporate accessories.
- Go bold and beautiful.
- Paint your patio.
- Add cheerful bedding.
- Create drama with pots.
- Leave it to the foliage.
Is it better to paint or stain concrete patio?
For the ultimate in long-lasting, durable color, choose
concrete stain
. Because concrete stain doesn’t just sit on the surface of the concrete, but actually penetrates into the pores of the concrete to some degree, your color is not going to peel, chip, or flake.
How do you brighten a dark outdoor space?
- Add Mirrors to Reflect Light. …
- Light Furniture Opens up a Space. …
- A Light Area Rug Reflects Light. …
- White Walls Aren’t Boring. …
- Colourful Wallpaper Brightens up a Small Space. …
- Leafy Green Plants for More Light. …
- Swap Dark Plant Pots for Light Ones.
How do you brighten up a dark garden?
- Add a splash of colour. Simply painting the walls and fences that border your garden can add a greater sense of light. …
- Turn on the lights. You’re short on light from the sun, so why not create your own. …
- Choose the correct plants. …
- Create sections. …
- Introduce new soil.
How do I make my yard pretty?
- Plant Stuff. A good-looking yard is full of life. …
- Trim Stuff. …
- Pull Weeds. …
- Rake. …
- Lay Down Mulch. …
- Edge. …
- Put Up Some Lattice. …
- Power Wash Your House.
How do you enclose a patio cheaply?
- Method 1: Use Outdoor Curtain Panels.
- Method 2: Installing Bamboo Shades.
- Method 3: Installing an Artificial Green Private Fence.
- Method 4: Installing Evergreen Plants.
- Method 5: Installing wooden screens.
- Method 6: Installing Prefabricated Canvas and Metal Frames.
How do I make my patio cozy?
- Choose a Spot. …
- Choose Furniture. …
- Add Lighting. …
- Incorporate an Outdoor Rug. …
- Surround the Area With Potted Flowers and Floral Bouquets from the Garden. …
- Add Throws and Pillows. …
- Bring an Outdoor Table in the Center of the Space. …
- Add an Outdoor Firepit to the Living Space.
What can I plant now for Colour?
- Fuchsia. This is too well known to need much description. …
- Beardtongue or Penstemon. …
- Hydrangea. …
- Zinnia. …
- Sunflower or Helianthus annuus. …
- Hebe. …
- Cranesbills or hardy geraniums. …
- Indian shot or Canna.
What is the best Colour to paint garden walls?
11. Introduce jewel tones. Alternatively, sumptuous shades of
peacock green, purple, dark red and egg yolk yellow
add rich, deep tones that complement foliage plants and pale-hued flowers. Like sparkling jewels, these colours draw the eye and are best used as focal points.
How can I brighten my garden?
- Brighten it up with simple lighting.
- Add evergreen topiary shapes.
- Grow scented plants by your door.
- Plant up patio containers.
- Warm up with a fire pit or brazier.
- Improve your window outlook.
- Weave something sculptural.
- Make a hotel for bugs.
