Hey BP, Working on some final projects for my duplex which has an all concrete yard. Only thing is that it seems to have been made that way at different times so it is a mixture of plain concrete, painted concrete, painted over pathways, and all different colors. Wanted to try and find a cost effective solution to making it less of an eyesore for my tenants and future tenants. Have considered • Resurfacing, due to large amount of cracks and such but far too expensive for my liking. The yard drains properly and thats all I care about. • Covering it with pavers. Again, expensive and quite a large area to cover. 600-800 Sqft. Also surface is uneven so would think that could get tricky. • Putting down a concrete texture from a hopper gun. This would cover up some cracks, give the surface more uniformity. I guess I would paint after. • And finally, Painting. Would prefer a textured concrete coating but they all seem rather expensive for not a lot of coverage. In that case I started just looking at regular concrete paints/stains but couldn't find one that seemed like a standout pick of durability and affordable. A lot of these products seem to have issues if directions not followed to a T. I want a uniform color that will last years but not break the bank on putting it down. This is a rental in B- area. Any suggestions from you DIY'ers? Thanks, Tim

Went with the concrete paint! Just had to finish the thread to show everyone the final result. 11 Gallons later! Very happy with result. Doesn't look amazing but SO much better than what was previously.

go to Lowes and get concrete paint and be done with it. don't over think the project. several people with rollers can knock it out in an hour.

@Marian Smith I looked at a few of the products that come with texture and they are twice as expensive with half the coverage. Was going to add flakes or someother type of non-slip additive. @Aaron T. Lucky guy. My surface area is just far too large to get done quickly so I think my best bet is to wait it out until I get 48hr of <90 degree sunshine. I hate waiting but don't want to spend the money twice.

It was not looking good when i was painting, but the rain Gods avoided us for that afternoon and morning. It was enough for it to cure....thank God.

Tim, same here. I often over think stuff, rather than just diving in and getting it done. i hope it all works out. I ended up painting my balcony last week with white concrete paint. it came out pretty good. much better than it looked before i started. post a pic, when you get a chance of your finished product.

@Aaron T. Good point. Have a bad habit of doing just that. @Dennis M. Will check it out. Thanks

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Tim KaminskiPoster

St. Petersburg, FL

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Best Concrete Paint for Ugly Patio?

Tim KaminskiPoster

St. Petersburg, FL

Posted August 08, 2018 19:03

Hey BP,

Working on some final projects for my duplex which has an all concrete yard. Only thing is that it seems to have been made that way at different times so it is a mixture of plain concrete, painted concrete, painted over pathways, and all different colors. Wanted to try and find a cost effective solution to making it less of an eyesore for my tenants and future tenants.

Have considered

Resurfacing, due to large amount of cracks and such but far too expensive for my liking. The yard drains properly and thats all I care about.
Covering it with pavers. Again, expensive and quite a large area to cover. 600-800 Sqft. Also surface is uneven so would think that could get tricky.
Putting down a concrete texture from a hopper gun. This would cover up some cracks, give the surface more uniformity. I guess I would paint after.
And finally, Painting. Would prefer a textured concrete coating but they all seem rather expensive for not a lot of coverage. In that case I started just looking at regular concrete paints/stains but couldn't find one that seemed like a standout pick of durability and affordable. A lot of these products seem to have issues if directions not followed to a T.

I want a uniform color that will last years but not break the bank on putting it down. This is a rental in B- area. Any suggestions from you DIY'ers?

Best Concrete Paint for Ugly Patio?

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