valens Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I've got a flat concrete area just down some steps from the pool that I would like as a sitting out area. has anyone any ideas on how I can "pretty up" the concrete? Obviously tiling is an option but as it's 120 sq metres it won't be cheap. Are there any alternatives? I look forward to your advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I was going to suggest Astroturf but as I found out it's around €35 per metre, perhaps not! (€4200 for 120 sqM in case you were wondering) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1steveuk Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I had a large area to do in the UK once, on a budget. I brought some large cans of "forecourt" paint, e.g floor paint, but an exterior version, altough you could use marine paint or deck paint.One small. light brown, I rollered onto the concrete in lines, roughly like the joins in crazy paving, after masking it with half inch tape, I rollered the darker brown into the larger gaps. let it dry, pull off the tape, and it looked liked I had paved it, when I hadn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maricopa Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 [quote user="Pierre ZFP"]I was going to suggest Astroturf but as I found out it's around €35 per metre, perhaps not! (€4200 for 120 sqM in case you were wondering)[/quote]Just bought and fitted some that was 8.99€/M2, it depends on the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valens Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Where did you buy it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maricopa Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hi valens, been away in the UK for a few days, hence the delay in replying.Saint-Maclou in Narbonne was where we bought the astroturf from. They have many different grades/qualities. Don't know if they are a national chain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Decorative paving slabs?DPC then battened and decked?Screeded then gravel rollered in then jet washed to expose aggregate at 3/4 cured?Shutter edges drill drain holes fill with gravel?Put a shed on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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