I gave my ugly patio a makeover thanks to a purchase you can make at B&Q for £10

A WOMAN has revealed how she transformed her patio without it costing her a fortune.

So if your outdoor space could use some TLC this summer, but you’re on a budget and looking for a cheap and cheerful solution, you’ve come to the right place.

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Rebecca, a wife, mother and DIY enthusiast from the UK, shared on social media how she gave her filthy patio a major makeover, leaving many amazed.

Instead of spending money on new patio tiles, Rebecca simply gave them a fresh look with a lick of paint. Yes, you read that right.

Rebecca shared her short clip online with the caption ‘Garden patio makeover’.

What were once very dark and stained patio tiles quickly got a mega makeover with just a lick of paint, as Rebecca confirmed she ” [her] terrace with only paint.”

The DIY enthusiast said goodbye to her “ugly tiles” and “voilà” to her fresh new patio, after using Wickes masonry paint, a roller and a brush set.

She confirmed that she used Sandtex smooth wall paint in Plymouth Grey, which costs just £12 and is available from B&Q.

However, if you’re looking for something even cheaper, you can buy a similar wall paint from B&Q for just £10.

Rebecca paid £23 for her large pot of paint, as she explained: “The paint was £23, the roller and brush £8 – £31 in total.”

Not only does her patio look fantastic, it is also very cost effective, as Rebecca concluded: “Much cheaper than a new patio.”

The mother decorated the space with a patio set and a large Buddha head, turning her garden into the ultimate ‘beach club’.

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The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @beccasleven___has clearly caused a stir, as the video has quickly been viewed 136,300 times.

However, social media users were divided over Rebecca’s patio renovation.

Saves you thousands on a new patio. Looks fantastic.

TikTok user

While many thought it looked “awesome,” others weren’t so enthusiastic about the idea.

One person said: “Awesome!”

How to renovate your garden cheaply

IF you want your garden to impress this summer, you’ve come to the right place…

Planning and prioritizing

• Rate your space: Take a walk around your garden and see which areas need improvement.
• Set a budget: Determine how much you can spend.
• Prioritize projects: Focus on the areas with the greatest impact first, such as pathways, seating, or focal points.

DIY projects

• Build your own planters: Use reclaimed wood, pallets, or other materials to make your own planters.
• Make garden art: Use old objects like tires, bottles and cans to create unique garden decorations.
• Paths: Lay down gravel or mulch to create affordable and attractive garden paths.

Plant smart

• Buy seeds, not plants: Seeds are less expensive than mature plants and offer greater variety.
• Share and exchange: Exchange plants and seeds with friends or join a local garden club.
• Growing perennials: Invest in plants that come back every year to save money in the long run.

Use free resources

• Compost: Make your own compost from kitchen waste and garden waste to enrich your soil.
• Rainwater harvesting: Install a rain barrel to collect water for your garden.
• Mulch: Use leaves, grass clippings or wood chips as mulch to retain moisture in the soil and suppress weeds.

Reuse and upcycle

• Old furniture: Turn an old chair into a plant stand or a chest of drawers into a planter.
• Containers: Use buckets, cans or even old shoes as separate planters.
• Pallets: Create vertical gardens or compost heaps from discarded pallets.

Smart shopping

• Offers and discounts: Check for end-of-season offers or discounts at garden centers.
• Second hand shops: Visit thrift stores or garage sales to find pots, tools, and decorations.
• Online marketplaces: Check sites like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace for free or cheap garden supplies.

Maintenance

• Regular weeding: Keep weeding to keep your garden looking neat.
• Pruning and flowering: Prune the plants regularly and remove faded flowers to encourage growth and flowering.
• Tool care: Maintain your tools by cleaning and sharpening them to extend their life and effectiveness.

With these tips you can give your garden a fresh, renewed look without spending a lot of money. Enjoy your garden!

Another added: “Fantastic work, it looks beautiful.”

A third commented: “It looks much better! More modern and cleaner.”

Painting boards is a bad idea. The paint doesn’t last long.

TikTok user

While someone else beamed: “Great idea and it lasts for ages with a sealer. Saves you thousands on a new deck. Looks fantastic.”

But at the same time, one user claimed: “Painting plates is a bad idea. The paint doesn’t last long.”

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.”

A second wrote: “It’s fine until it rains, then it should be closed.”

To this Rebecca replied, “Thank you for your concern. However, I did my research – and it rained on it, and it’s fine.”

Someone else joined in the conversation: “Oh dear, that will probably go away soon.”

Meanwhile, another garden enthusiast asked, “Has this stood the test of time?”

Rebecca replied, “Yes. I give it a touch-up once a year. It still looks great after two years!”

Rebecca later shared: “I don’t expect it to last forever, it might need a little touch up every year – that’s fine with me.”