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It’s the final count down! That’s right folks… Week 7 has come and gone and Week 8 is around the corner! The final “week” is actually 2ish weeks! The timeline for project completion was extended to July 5th to make sure all the participants have some flexibility with COVID restraints. I am so grateful for the extra time since my patio paint is on backorder again, which has stalled my progress once again! It turned out the aggregate on the patio is WAYYYYY more porous than the concrete on the stairs. So basically we needed ALOT more paint than we ordered and we are impatiently waiting for more to arrive!
HOW TO PAINT YOUR PATIO
I have about 2/3 of the patio painted so I thought I would share my process, what I used, and how it looks so far!
We chose to paint the patio for many reasons. 1. It’s budget-friendly 2. We could do it ourselves &
3. It’s the quickest way to look like a fresh modern looking patio. So if you are looking to fresh your outdoor patio with paint here’s the process!
PREP
1. Powerwash
2. Treat
3. Rinse & Let Dry
Powerwashing made a huge difference. Years of dirt and build-up have been blasted away to reveal a squeaky-clean aggregate slab. Then we treated it with a patio mold armor to be sure the patio was ready for paint. It’s a super easy application- you just need to attached to your garden hose, spray, let it sit for 10mins, and then rinse. Once it’s dried for 24hours you can paint!
PAINT
1. Tape
2. Edge/Cut-In
3. Roll on the Paint
The painting process is pretty straight forward. Tape the perimeter and then use a flexible hand brush to paint all the edges. Use your push brush to sweep away any debris that may have fallen while the patio was drying. I used an old sheet and pinned it down with rocks from our garden to protect our plants as well. Once the edging is done then grab your roller and paint! I really enjoy painting outside. It was a bit odd at first – painting over ants and picking out little blades of grass from the roller occasionally. Overall I found there is a lot more freedom in outdoor painting than indoor- for example- I didn’t use my paint tray that much since the concrete is so porous it was easier to dump the paint directly onto the surface and then push it around! If you want to see more details on this check out my highlights on INSTAGRAM.
BEFORE PAINTING 
AFTER PAINTING
PAINT OPTIONS
The paint looks really dark and cooler in tone than depicted online. I have to finish the first coat and then I may go lighter for the second? What would you do!? Drop a comment with what you would do or stop by my INSTA Stories to Vote! I am leaning toward Phoenix for coat 2!
RUG DECISIONS
DECISIONS
DECISIONS
Finalize Layout Finalize Furniture Orders- IN PROGRESSPergola or Screens or Sail Shade or MIXDecide on Solar String Lights with Posts or Solar Feature Lights or BothMetal or Wood Posts– not happening
Decide on Firepit versus FireTableDecide on Gravel or PaversSwing or Egg ChairPatio Paint ColorAccent Wall or Live Wall or Fireplace wallFind Bar and Stools– not happeningFind Fun Lemon | Tropical Prints | Animal prints| for cushions MIXFencing & Childproofing Options NOT HAPPENING IN TIME
Decide on how to secure decorative privacy screens
TO DO LIST
ORDERS2 Striped UmbrellasStriped RugS (1 or 2)- NARROWING IT DOWN 4 Chevron ScreensOrder PowerWasher attachment BACKORDEROrder and /pick Up Patio Paint | Brushes | Tape PAINT BACKORDER- pick up second 3 gal Sunday3 Lotus LightsDining Table and 6 stacking chairsWoven Poufs 2-4 source OR DIY
Vera Adirondack ChairSeating AreaString LightsMeditation Accessories – basket
NEW SWINGBuild All Furniture
THE WORKPower Wash Patio- POWER WASHER IS STILL DOWN
Paint Patio- in progressRelocate Azalea Bushes- In ProgressFlatten and Frameout Firepit Area– THIS WEEKEND no longer happeningInstall Lighting Posts | Screens | Sail not happeningStone and/or gravel work– THIS WEEKEND not happeningDIY Cement Head Planter woven Pouf
DIY Pillows- RECOVER THE PILLOWS WE HAVEDIY Accent Wall/Art for Brick Wall Behind BarDIY Planters & Pots
Fencing | Railing | Childproofing– RESEARCH IN PROGRESS-NOT HAPPENING IN TIME
Create Whimsical tree swing area- in progress
Build and Install Decorative Privacy Screens
Flower and Tree Pots
Install meditations Art
Style each area!
Find some more lighting
Night Photos!
There are lots of odds and ends that will bring this project to a close over the next week-ish. I have to finishing painting, planting, privacy screen, hanging lighting and putting the final touches on odds and ends. There are some items on back order that will not arrive on time but they are all smaller items that will try to fill in with facebook marketplace finds or just leave out for the final reveal! We have our work cut out for us for sure but I am confident & determined to finish before July 5th since that’s my birthday! Wish me luck & go check out all the amazing Spring 2020 One Room Challenge projects that a wrapping up!
As always, Thank you, Linda, of Calling It Home, for creating this stellar event despite all the challenges and for making the timeline more flexible! And to Better Homes & Gardens for sponsoring! For more play-by-play details on the patio, progress follow me on INSTAGRAM– I also share my other favorite ORC projects on there and have a highlight dedicated to my ORC. If you need more inspo you can drop by PINTEREST — I have linked a lot of my Patio Inspo here for you!
Looking forward to seeing everyone’s final reveals!
