Painted patio

It’s easy to revamp an old painted patio with a little bit of help from Resene.

Painted patio

Weekend DIY with Mark Rayner - Project 55

Difficulty level: Moderate

You will need: Bucket, concrete patio area (previously painted with waterborne paving paint), garden hose with clean running water, paintbrush, paint stirrer, paint tray and roller, Resene Moss & Mould Killer, Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path tinted to Resene Off Piste, Resene Paint Prep and Housewash, rubber gloves, stiff-bristled brush.

To get the look: Mark painted the background wall with Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Pale Prim.

Other ideas: For a darker grey effect, paint the patio area with Resene Non-Skid Deck and Path tinted to Resene Traffic.

Top tip: Non-skid finishes will trap more dirt than smooth finishes. Use Resene Paint Prep and Housewash to wash the surface as needed to keep it looking good.

How to update and paint your patio

Step one
In a clean bucket, mix one part Resene Moss & Mould Killer to five parts clean water.

Step two
Wearing rubber gloves and using a stiff-bristled brush, soak the patio area with the solution and leave for 48 hours.

Step three
Step three Mix one part Resene Paint Prep and Housewash to three parts clean water.

Step four
Scrub the patio area thoroughly with the solution using a stiff bristled brush and then rinse well with clean water. Allow to dry.

Step five
Carefully stir the Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path tinted to Resene Off Piste.

Step six
Using a paintbrush, cut in around the edge of the patio area with Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path tinted to Resene Off Piste.

Step seven
Using the paint tray and roller, apply one coat of Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path tinted to Resene Off Piste to the patio area and allow to dry.