When you want to brighten up a concrete patio or give it just a hint of color, painting is the perfect option. The Turquoise Home painted this patio to coordinate with the rug and throw pillows. 3.

Try some DIY ideas like using wallpaper, stencils or wall appliques for making your own murals. In the nursery or kid's room, use a complimentary color to create an accent wall on a smooth surface.

Daily home & garden tip: Patch crumbling concrete walls . Updated: Mar. 27, 2011, 10:20 a.m. ... Remove all loose material with a small paint scraper, then brush off the dust.

Concrete isn’t going away, but particularly in places defined by their steep landscapes, stone is a viable alternative for building retaining walls and water courses. A concrete retaining wall ...

Q: My indoor patio was stained green with oil-based paint 68 years ago. I put on two coats of Valspar floor, deck and patio for concrete, but it's peeling. What do I do? A: Your question raises a ...

Question: I have a concrete porch that’s been painted several times. But the paint bubbles and peels off, leaving a mess. Each of the painters has said that this happens to concrete when you ...