Pave the way for your backyard makeover with a stencil (yes, a stencil).
So she and her husband pried up the old tiles, then prepped andpainted the concrete underneath.
“The benefit of it being an outdoor space is that it doesn’t have to be perfect.”
Credit: Hector Sanchez
Jenna removed layers ofgreen paintunder the old tileswith a power washerand putty knife.
Once the surface is clean, let the concrete dry completely.
Fill in any cracks with crack seal and sand the surface smooth.
The patio before.
For best results, choose an exterior paint designed for concrete surfaces and includes primer in the formula.
Check the weather before you begin to ensure the paint will have ample time to dry.
Let the base color dry completely before stenciling.
Stencil the Pattern
Jenna aligned the firststencilalong a joint in the concrete for a built-in straight line.
A light touch created a chalky look.
The dried paint peels right off the following day.
Credit: Courtesy of Jenna LeBlanc
Seal the Stenciled Concrete Patio
Once the patio dried, Jennarolled ontwo coats of sealer.
Jenna says the busy pattern masks most imperfections in the concrete and stenciling.
Let the sealer dry on the stenciled concrete patio entirely before walking on the surface.
Credit: Courtesy of Jenna LeBlanc
Credit: Courtesy of Jenna LeBlanc
