{"id":227286,"date":"2022-02-24T15:39:20","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T23:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendey.jahaweb.com\/?p=227286"},"modified":"2022-02-24T15:39:20","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T23:39:20","slug":"concrete-patio-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendeydev.jahaweb.com\/?p=227286","title":{"rendered":"12 Concrete Patio Ideas for Your Backyard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having a concrete patio on the back of your house gives you the perfect place for developing your outdoor living space. The concrete is sturdy, durable, and long-lasting. The problem with concrete is that it\u2019s not very attractive. Leaving your concrete bare can bring down your entire outdoor design. Thankfully, there are several ways you can dress up your concrete patio to elevate the exterior of your home. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out these concrete patio ideas and upgrade your concrete into a place you actually want to be. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Transform Your Concrete Patio with Wood Planks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you absolutely hate your concrete and want something else, then you can cover it with wood planks. Your concrete patio is a perfect solid base for building a wooden deck over it. You could start by building a framework that rests on the concrete. Then mount your planks on the framework.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another option is to use wood tiles. They give you the look of a wood deck but are cheaper<\/a> and much easier to install. There are teak tiles that are perfect because the teak is durable enough to be left outside year-round. The wood is on a plastic frame base that locks into the tiles around it. The result is a floating wood covering that sits directly on the concrete.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

See also: Patio Floor Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Elevate Your Concrete Patio with a Fire Pit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Placing a fire pit on your concrete patio is a great addition. You\u2019ll see many ideas that use pea gravel for the fire pit base and surrounding area. Concrete is better because it\u2019s solid and smooth. This gives you a solid base for your fire pit, which is safer than one that can shift and move.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fire pits are basic, though. Build an outdoor fireplace instead. You can build it on one side of your concrete patio and have a modified chimney that helps direct the smoke upward. You can then create an outdoor living room set up in front of it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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