Mark Rayner transforms a tired old concrete patio with a lick of paint.
You will need:
To get the look: Mark painted the base of the central sundial with Resene Lumbersider in Resene Black Forest.
Step one
Mix one part Resene Moss & Mould Killer to five parts clean water and apply generously to the concrete patio with a garden sprayer. Leave for 48 hours.
Step two
Rinse off the Resene Moss & Mould Killer with clean water, then mix one part Resene Paint Prep and Housewash with three parts clean water. Use this to clean the concrete patio using a stiff brush. Once the concrete is clean, rinse it off with clean water.
Step three
Use a waterblaster to remove any stubborn residue from the concrete. Leave to dry.
Step four
Using the hi-solids roller, apply one coat of Resene Abanakee to the concrete surface. Allow to dry for a minimum of three hours before applying a second coat.
Step five
Use a ruler and pencil to make three or four marks 100mm from one edge of the concrete patio. Apply masking tape to form a strip along one side of the concrete patio, using the pencil marks as a guide.
Step six
Use an old paintbrush and stippling technique to apply one coat of Resene Helter Skelter to the masked-off strip. Allow to dry and apply a second coat. Repeat steps five and six until all edges of the patio area are painted.
Step seven
Carefully remove the masking tape.
Step eight
Complete the makeover by applying two coats of Resene Alabaster to the adjacent pergola legs and trellising.
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