If you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful way to spruce up your patio, this Ikea purchase might just be the answer.
A tenant showed how she transformed her outdoor space with DIY projects.
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In her viral videoTikTok user Kelsey Venkov (@kelseyvenkov) gave her followers a before and after look at the patio.
She explained that she was only renting the space and therefore did not want to make any permanent changes.
Despite this, her DIY upgrade spruced up her outdoor space in minutes.
Using the £10.81 Altappen Flooring from Ikea, Kelsey transformed her patio floor.
“It’s so easy to do, they click together,” she said as she demonstrated the simple technique.
“It took me less than an hour to do this and it really takes the whole space to the next level.”
She indicated that the tiles are easy to remove, making them ideal for renters.
Kelsey added that the easy-to-remove tile feature also makes it easy to clean under the tiles.
She showed her viewers what her patio looked like before trying out the DIY trick.
The TikToker transformed the boring concrete floor into a cheerful pattern.
She placed her garden furniture and decorations on top of the tiles to give her audience a complete look.
Kelsey described the floor as the “perfect way” to brighten up your space without making permanent changes.
Her followers shared their thoughts on the transformation in the comments.
“Yesss! I need all the tenant friendly hacks! Thanks for sharing!” wrote one viewer.
“This is the cutest thing ever,” said another impressed TikTok user.
How to repair broken patio tiles
The paving specialists at Simply Paving told Fabulous how to repair broken patio tiles without too much hassle.
The experts advised: “If you have a loose paving slab, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to lift it straight up by hand. Instead, you’ll likely need a hammer and chisel to pry the paving loose from your patio.
To remove loose tiles without damaging your tiles, carefully chisel away the mortar around the tile with the chisel and rubber mallet until the tile is completely loose.
“Then slide the shovel into the gap created by the mortar and pry the tile loose from the patio.
“As you lift the shovel, place a short piece of wood under the shovel. This will act as a lever, making it easier to do the job and protecting the slab underneath.
“When the paving starts to give, place the cylindrical wood underneath and roll the slab out of the patio.”
“I bet they’d look cool painted black too!” suggested a third person.
“I love this!! If the pattern is too busy, you can also add a solid color outdoor rug,” another follower commented.
“I mean it literally increases the space. Like a quarter inch or so,” one viewer joked.
“This is REALLY cute. You can put a little rug on top if it’s too hard for your feet,” said another.
“What a beautiful transformation,” commented one TikTok user.
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