I turned my moss covered patio from untidy to ‘excellent’ with the help of a £13 Wickes
A WOMAN who was tired of looking at her messy patio has told how she completely transformed it.
Belinda Cornelius from the UK showed the results on social media and people were impressed.
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Belinda wrote: “My old, shabby Patio has been given new life.”
“In the first photo you could see that her garden terrace was not looking its best. The once light grey tiles were now covered in green moss and had dark stains from the years.
“To start the transformation, she said she first pressure washed the patio to remove all the moss and layers of dirt.”
She then revealed what she did to achieve the result: “Cleaned, primed and 2 coats of driveway paint and sealer. So happy with the results.”
The DIYer left the patio to dry and then applied a clear exterior primer from Wickes, which retails for £13.
A primer ensures that the tiles on the patio adhere better and do not come loose.
It also makes the plates stronger and more durable.
After the primer had fully cured, she moved on to applying a sealant to secure everything.
Applying a high-quality patio sealer or patio sealant will make the surface water-resistant, making it harder for algae and lichen to grow.
It’s also much easier to clean over the months if you buy it from Wickes for £20.
Belinda also mentioned that she used a brush to paint the grout lines and corners and that she painted the rest of the room with a brush so that the process would go faster.
The post was a huge hit within the group received more than 600 likes.
People thanked Belinda for sharing the makeover and were inspired to tackle their own patios.
Someone wrote: “Inspired! Thank you!”
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.”
Another commented: “What a great idea! Looks amazing – I might steal your idea.”
“Looks stunning, well done,” wrote a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “Excellent!!!”
“It looks amazing,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Looks amazing.”
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