We gave our patio a budget glow up but it didn’t last… until we realised we’d missed a step, now it’s perfect every year
A SAVVY couple who wanted to update their boring garden patio on a budget realised they’d made a massive mistake when they missed a crucial step.
When Char and Jake moved into their three-bed 1950s home they wanted to the garden a new lease of life so decided to upgrade the patio.
At first, the couple used tried the same hack but found it didn’t work very well in the long run.
They explained: “Being first time buyers we were decorating the house and garden ourselves and on a budget.
“Our first year we painted the patio slabs but it didn’t hold up very well until the following year when we discovered how to seal them.
“Not we only need to jet wash it every year and they’re good as knew!”
To revamp the patio they started by cleaning off the patio so there was no dirt or grime, then they used masonry paint, which is suitable for using outside, in a cool grey colour.
They spread the paint on the patio with a broom, to get an even coating.
Once the paint was on they used a water seal and a clean paint roller to go over everything.
After the patio had been left to dry it looked so posh and the handy seal means it doesn’t fade or chip in bad weather.
Other DIY fans loved the simple budget-friendly trick, one even said they used the same method in their garden.
They commented: “I spilt Cuprinol shades by accident on the patio so painted them all with that. Lasted three years so far even with jet washing.”
And a second said: “Done mine after seeing yours a while ago! Love them.”
And when another TikTok user asked if the paint “survives the jet wash,” the duo assured them sealing it is the key.
“Surprisingly yes! As long as you seal it” If you don’t some of the paint will come up when you jet wash,” they explained.