If you’ve been looking for concrete patio resurfacing ideas, you’ve come to the right place. We know it can be hard to sift through all the resources online to find the best ideas for your patio resurfacing project. This which is why we’ve collected the best concrete patio ideas in one guide to give you all the inspiration you need for your next project. Just note, if you’re inexperienced in this type of work it would be advised to let a Minneapolis concrete patio contractor (or one for your material and location) complete the work for you.
For 5 concrete patio resurfacing ideas to inspire you, keep on reading!
1. A simple textured patio – for followers of minimalism
There is a popular saying that posits that “less is more”. It generally means that sometimes the simplest things have the biggest and best impacts. That can also be true for concrete patios. If you’ve just had a resurfacer applied to your old concrete floors, you may be hesitant to apply an overwhelming design that may not go with the rest of the room and its furnishings. Or perhaps you are just someone who prefers a simpler design when it comes to their flooring. In either case, a simple concrete floor with a bit of texture can deliver stunning and elegant results to your floors.
To get the look, the resurfacer does not need to be colored. Its plain grey color is light and neutral enough that there will be no problem finding furnishings and decor that will go with it. While the resurfacer is still wet, a stiff broom can be used to create rough and slightly raised lines in the resurfacer. When finished drying, this will result in a slightly textured concrete patio that is the perfect ode to concrete minimalism.
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2. Stamped concrete with a geometric pattern – for a classic home
Are you someone who appreciates the classic patio style that looks clean and sophisticated? A stamped concrete patio might be perfect for you. While a relatively simple decorative technique, stamping concrete can have gorgeous results when done right. And because it is so simple, you won’t be breaking the bank.
While there are many patterns and designs you can choose to have, we particularly love geometric designs for a classic and elegant stamped concrete patio. Long lines can help elongate the look of the patio while smaller more intricate patterns can make the floor an eye-catching and interesting design element.
Different geometric shapes can also have different meanings. Rectangles and squares, simple as they are, are said to bring a sense of balance to a design; circles are a more feminine option that can give an open look to your patio; triangles, with their sharp angles, triangles give sharp energy to floors; and diamonds can give a modern and fun look to your stamped floors. Choosing will all depend on the overall vibe you are going for in your patio.
3. Integrate organic material with your concrete floors – for a modern balanced patio
There are a number of ways you can soften the look of concrete patios if the material looks too hard or harsh to you. One such way to do this is to incorporate organic material into the patio. This means natural elements like plant life and other organic elements. One way to do this is to install astroturf between rectangles of concrete to create a clean linear design that incorporates both concrete and grass.
You can also do this by using plants to scatter around the patio to give an overall softer appearance. You can use a combination of big, medium, and small plants that can be leafy, flowering, or cacti. This combination of sizes and textures will look more organic than several plants that look identical to each other. Play around with placement, too – some can be on the floor, some on tables, and some can hang by hooks.
4. Stamped floors that replicate other flooring materials – for a traditional patio with a twist
If you have considered using wood, stone, or brick in your patio but have not had the budget to do it before, a resurfacing of your old concrete floors could be the chance you are waiting for. While concrete stamping can be used to create patterned floors (as we talked about in #2), the technique can also be used to replicate other flooring materials. This is done with a combination of stamping, hand detailing, and staining and coloring to get the exact same appearance of another flooring material.
For patios, we particularly love the look of large stones like dark slate on a patio. And luckily, this can be replicated with stamped floors. Other stones like limestone and travertine can also be copied.
5. Polished concrete patios – for a sleek and glossy home
If you want floors that seem simple but that pack a powerful punch, we know just the concrete technique for you: concrete polishing. Polished concrete floors can be achieved with a concrete densifier that fills in the pores of the flooring. When the densifier has dried, grinders with various add-ons are used to achieve the desired finish (the level of shine) and grade (how much of the concrete aggregate is exposed).
Before a floor is polished, it can also be stained to be a darker color. We suggest a dark grey stain to create a warm patio and to cover up any discoloration from the resurfacer.
