Turn Your Concrete Slab Into A Lush Tropical Patio


by S Stadler - Date: 2007-05-23 - Word Count: 249 Share This!

As you stare out at your simple concrete slab patio, have you ever considered transforming it into another place altogether? It's easy to convert your old concrete pad to a tropical oasis. Here's how...

Start with some Mexican-style terra cotta tiles you can find at your home improvement store. Ask the people there about proper installation or simply consult a few of the online patio project sites on how to properly install the tile. It's actually pretty easy and fun and will come out looking pretty nice, especially after a clear water tight epoxy-like coating is applied.

Next, surround the edges with small palms for that South Seas look and feel. Can you almost imagine being in the true tropics already? Of course, you'll still need to have your grill and furniture.

Try a nice wrought iron patio furniture set with removable cushions and a shady umbrella that match the theme. Also you might want a convenient beverage cart/cooler if you plan on doing lots of entertaining. After all, who wants to be bothered by having to go inside to get refreshments?

Another key acquisition might be an electronic bug zapper or mosquito magnet, depending on the severity of pest in your location. Finish up with eclectic décor, perhaps acquired during your previous travels.

When you're all finished, your tropical patio will certainly be your own private oasis. During peak patio season, you'll want to spend so much time out there, that you might as well cancel that subscription to cable or satellite. Enjoy!


Related Tags: home improvement, gardening, landscaping, concrete, patio, patios, decks, patio funiture, patio decorating

Visit http://www.patio-ideas-guide.com for many more free and unique patio ideas.

Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles

© The article above is copyrighted by it's author. You're allowed to distribute this work according to the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs license.
 

Recent articles in this category:



Most viewed articles in this category: