An Affordable Front Porch DIY Makeover
Our 1950’s home has had the same porch facade, and the concrete slab was due for a much-needed facelift. After putting up with the stained eyesore for the past few years, I finally decided to pull the trigger and attempt to paint hand-painted tile. While I am a full-time artist, this project seemed a bit out of my league, so hopefully my step-by-step will put you at ease! This affordable DIY project is something anyone can tackle with a little patience and sunshine.
How to Give Your Patio A Facelift:
Supplies Needed:
Paper Towels
2 Paint Rollers (1 for base coat & 1 for sealer). Be sure it is suited for textured walls, concrete & decks
Steps to Painting Stenciled Tile:
Step #1:
Power wash your surface. This step is crucial as you do not want dirt, leaves, or remnants from a previous paint job on your concrete; having dirt or grime could end up causing your paint to peel later on. . . trust me!
Step #2:
Apply painter’s tape to the wall and/or areas you do not want paint. This painter’s tape won’t take off paint & will make for extra crisp lines.
Step #3:
Pour your base coat (in my case, the gray paint), into the bin and begin rolling the paint onto the surface. Pro-tip: start in the furthest corner and work your way to an area where you will not get stuck. I purposely ended at my doorway, so I could go inside after finishing.
*It’s optional to apply two coats, but it doesn’t hurt to add an additional layer a few hours after the first coat.
Step #4:
Place the stencil parallel to the wall and dab your top layer of paint (in my case, the ultra white) with a sponge onto the stencil.
Be sure to wipe the stencil between each layer so white paint doesn’t get all over the gray layer. I learned this the hard way.
Looking back, I wish I chose a larger stencil, as smaller stencils require more work. Stenciling can be quite exhausting (even if you’re not a perfectionist like me!), so prepare for this step to be the most tedious, yet rewarding.
Step #5:
Lastly, after your stenciled layer is dry (I waited a day to be safe), sweep your patio clearing out any debris/dirt, and then paint a layer of sealant to protect the paint and prevent peeling. Voila!
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Want to know what I’m up to on the every day? Follow along on Instagram at @cocozentner_art or on my Pinterest page. I love to post what inspires me, behind the scenes of my painting process, and my pup, Maudie!
Until next time,
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