According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest data, a whopping 296,000 single-family homes had a porch and patio. We love spending time outdoors, but sometimes our outdoor spaces fall short of our expectations. Is your patio space in need of serious updating? It isn’t easy to utilize patio space if you don’t know where to start.
We’ve put together some patio space ideas to help inspire you. Read on and learn how to better enjoy your patio again.
Decide on the Purpose of Your Space
Is your patio an extension of your house, or a place where you like to sit out and eat dinner? Maybe it’s a place for friends and family to gather around the firepit? Depending on whether you use the area to relax and read or if you want to install an outdoor kitchen, you may need to adjust the size of your patio and the materials used. Consider the purpose of the space, as well as how many people you usually entertain outside. When decorating a patio, make sure to invest in high-quality furniture, and offer enough seating for everyone. Also, make sure you’re not going to scratch or chip your patio with the furniture you choose.
Reinvigorate Your Old Patio
Is your current concrete patio chipped, cracked, or faded? If so, you’ll need to have the concrete repaired. You can’t properly utilize patio space at home when everything’s falling apart.
Many homeowners choose to have a coating applied to their concrete floors to avoid chipping and fading in the future. There are even unique decorative coatings you can choose to have applied.
Concrete coatings help protect your patio from damage, withstand weight, and resist fading from the sun. With so many color options out there, it’s easy to choose a style that fits the look and feel of your home.
Buy a Gazebo or Pergola
Certain people are more susceptible to sun damage than others, but we should all take precautions against the sun’s harsh UV rays. When considering patio design ideas, you may want to consider having a pergola or gazebo installed. These decorative structures are both gorgeous and functional. They provide people with shade and more protection from the sun. As a bonus, having a gazebo or pergola installed also protects your concrete floor from UV rays. Ultraviolet light causes the color to fade over time, a process known as photodegradation. However, the coatings that Garage Force uses are UV stable and warrantied to NOT fade, yellow, or discolor due to UV light. Learn more about the benefits of our product here.
When used in combination with a concrete coating already resistant to fading, your patio should last for years to come.
Utilize Patio Space More With a Quality Floor Coating
Do you need a better way to utilize patio space at home? Hopefully, these tips gave you some inspiration on how to get started. To enjoy your outdoor space to the fullest, you need to invest in a proper floor coating. While epoxy can turn yellow and fade over time, polyurea is resistant to UV fading.
To learn more about our special coatings, and to get a free quote, contact us today! We’ll have your patio back in top shape in no time.