{"id":7246,"date":"2023-05-04T04:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T04:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectoutdoorspaces.com\/?p=7246"},"modified":"2023-05-03T13:07:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T13:07:28","slug":"how-do-you-cover-an-old-patio-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/how-do-you-cover-an-old-patio-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Cover An Old Patio?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most people know how boring a plain old patio can be. After a few years, I was not too fond of the way mine looked. I wanted something different, but I didn\u2019t want to tear up the old concrete as it can be a good base for something new. I spoke to a friend who had covered her old patio, and she gave me a few ideas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are unhappy with your old patio, you should cover it. You don\u2019t have to spend a lot to get a new fresh look; you can acid etch your patio, tile over the patio, use colored stain or paint, and lay pavers over concrete. These are inexpensive ways to use the patio as a base for something new.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wanted to find out if there were other ways to cover up my old crusty patio without it costing me a fortune. With the help of my friend and the research I did, I found some very helpful ideas that are easy to do if you like DIY projects and are inexpensive<\/strong>. I covered my patio in no time, and it looks great. Below are a few ideas that you might want to try.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How Do You Cover An Old Patio?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most of us have an old concrete patio that has been there since we moved in and looks worn out, old and crusty, but we leave it that way as fixing it or ripping it up can get expensive and time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily there are other ways to cover an old patio without it costing too much, and you don\u2019t need to rip it up to give it new life. Here are a few ways to cover an old patio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

we have an article on the best materials to use to help a patio last for years and years here on the site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiling Over The Old Patio To Cover It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best and most effective way to cover your old patio is to use it as a base and tile over it. There are a number of varied options you can go for if you choose tiles; you get glazed and unglazed ceramic tiles, stone, or terracotta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stone and terracotta need more maintenance than ceramic tiles; they are more expensive and tend to absorb moisture and stains, <\/strong>so you will need to seal them regularly to keep them in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceramic tiles work best in outdoor areas, and they come in many colors, styles, and sizes. They are easy to keep clean and can last years if properly maintained. The one drawback to installing tiles to cover your patio is they are slippery when wet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s best to use a non-slip sealant over ceramic tiles to ensure that accidents can be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acid Etching To Cover An Old Patio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One way to cover your old patio is to use acid etching. It is a process that causes the concrete to react to certain chemicals and make lovely distinct patterns on the patio floor. Here is how it works. The Acid etching solution is made up of hydrochloric acid and metallic salts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you add this product to your concrete patio, these two ingredients react to the lime or calcium hydroxide in the concrete. When these chemicals react, it creates a marble pattern on the concrete floor that is unique and looks beautiful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will need to seal the acid-etched concrete to lock the pattern in. There is a bit of prep work and maintenance work that goes into acid etching that we will discuss below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prep Work Needed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before you start etching your patio, you must prep the concrete. Here are some tips to remember before you start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n