Question

I was so fed up with my concrete patio, and don’t have the patience to stencil, unable to pave. so instead I taped it up! It’s not totally finished but I think it’s pretty funky. what do you think? It will cost about £40 to complete the whole area.  

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Love it.  

Answer 2

Looks great  

Answer 3

That's a brilliant idea it looks great  

Answer 4

Different can be good  

Answer 5

Thank you!  

Answer 6

Brilliant  

Answer 7

Look lovely  

Answer 8

Very nice!  

Answer 9

What paint did u use?  

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@clava black masonry paint and then I’ll seal it with patio sealant.  

Answer 10

Omg thank you! You have just given me the best idea to give the kids bit of the garden some colour! Yours looks amazing! Im going to do the same sort of thing but get some different colours and do that for them  xx

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@calk2490 thank you! That’s very sweet! It was a quick fix! The kids will love it! I taped and painted it twice in about 6/7hours  x

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@peatroy you're a gem thank you will get hunting on some paints now lol! They have the grassed area but next to that we have a concrete area where a green house used to sit. Its very bland and boring so I think this would really brighten it up and look modern at the same time  excellent idea yours looks so good! Watch mine turn out all to shit and have all the colours running into 1 and just have a huge blob of colour on there lol xx

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@calk2490 ahh that’s awesome! Make sure you post it! I’d love to see. It won’t, honestly, make sure you use good tape and leave it down longer than expected! I’ve only just lifted mine after a day or two of rain. I can see one mistake already but it’s a simple fix.  

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@peatroy thank you so much for the tips I'll definitely look into some good tape! I'll definitely do some pics  xx

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@calk2490 I bought this from Tool Station. It’s like £3. 50 for 50m. Everywhere else it’s more!  

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@peatroy fab thank you so much I was just looking and some are very expensive just for tape lol xx

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@calk2490 I didn’t want to go to more than one shop but I had to in the end. I can’t wait to see it! Xx

Answer 11

Looks awesome!  

Answer 12

Very creative  

Answer 13

This is brilliant I have that horrible concrete as well and have seen everyone's beautiful stencils and just thought well that won't work on mine but this is fantastic what a brilliant idea ❤️♥️

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That’s a brilliant idea, @denizen are you doing your path now? I’m tempted to paint the bit by the garage?  

Answer 14

Looks fab xx

Answer 15

Good job

Answer 16

@conceptacle  this looks brilliant!  

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@moccasin it does! X

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Looks amazing, if you have the patience, definitely try and do the lines in gold, would look so good

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@virulent that’s a great idea. Although not sure. It was a quick fix. But next time. Thank you for the suggestion. X

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@kindig3559, since you have been busy in the garden. Check this out, it is fab!  

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Love it x

Answer 20

This is just what we thought of tryin looks fab great job

Answer 21

Thank you!  

Answer 22

Hi what tape did you use and did it stick down ok

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@switchman sorry Julie, it’s just below. I thought I had replied but clearly not  Sorry!  

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@peatroy thank you for that I have been wondering what to do with my concrete slab this idea is perfect

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Gorgeous xxx

Answer 24

Dan @loading Beaumont try this

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This! It’s cheaper at tool station then anywhere! In fact the Range was twice the price. Yeah, it’s waterproof. So I stuck it down, stamped on it and then started. It’s been on for a day or so through the rain and I’ve only just taken it up. Still really sticky  

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@herophilus20294 what you think to the poured concrete? X x

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@kaolack definitely worth thinking about xx

Answer 27

Good job this looks fabulous and has given my some inspiration x

Answer 28

Bloody super love it  

Answer 29

Great job how long have you had the concrete patio area ? Is it ideal for long term solutions

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@slavocracy it was here when I bought the house last year.  

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@peatroy thanks looking to do this in my garden a lot of people say to just slab thanks

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Yeah, that’s the plan, but hopefully this should last a while and it’s a quick/cheap fix.  

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I would like the concrete I think better thanks great job

Answer 30

I like it good job

Answer 31

Do you varnish when finished?  

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@syringe883 Thomas Yes, I’m going to put a patio sealer on it.