[huge-pigeons]

If you have a circular saw, look into getting composite wood squares with built in plastic bottoms that click in place. Composite wood will last you 25 years, the plastic bottom gets the wood off the concrete, the texture is a little rough for less slippage, no need for maintenance. It will probably cost you much less than getting it painted, will be less costly each year, and imo better looking with wood grain looks.

Check these out, I’m putting this type of floor down in my lanai that is screened in:

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Or even using real wood with yearly maintenance of having to roll on a clear coat:

Amazon.com

[Btsmith]

Who did your tile? Thanks

[DonnaNi4os]

I have a friend who swears by Chattahoochee River rock. It is used in sections of Sumter Landing. The water goes through it but it is stationary (not rocks that you might put in your yard) and is quite attractive It will certainly hold up under all kinds of weather. Good luck in whatever you decide.

[MacScuba]

Premium Surfaces. Crushed quartz over paint. Less slippery. Looks great.
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[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Cliff gave me quite a few homes he has done to take a look at - I was impressed with all of them.

Thank you!

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Btsmith

Who did your tile? Thanks

I think you were asking me about the tile, I did it myself, and probably saved $2000 or more.

[Mcnuke]

Originally Posted by Lisajean

We just had our garage and birdcage done with this and are very happy. Innovative Concrete Coatings, The Villages. John was great to work with

They (Innovative Concrete coatings) are doing my Birdcage/Lanai & front porch areas.
Moving out the patio furniture now. Couldn’t pick a Hotter day. 🥵

[bsouthworth47@yahoo.com]

If you slipped on your friends driveway whoever did their driveway didn't do a very good job. I have had 3 driveways done and none of them were slippery.

[ron32162]

I noticed alot of people suggested chattahoochee river rock. DON'T unless you want a lot of upkeep . It HAS to be resealed every year and in between the stones gets mold BUT they say don no use a pressure washer on it. I have had it with my last home not good. Epoxy flooring not good for outside or patio it will chip and look bad after a few years and Very expensive to fix later on. Use concrete stain/ stamped concrete, lots of designs colors and patterns and looks like a million dollar look when applied by a professional the best for Florida weather .

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by ron32162

I noticed alot of people suggested chattahoochee river rock. DON'T unless you want a lot of upkeep . It HAS to be resealed every year and in between the stones gets mold BUT they say don no use a pressure washer on it. I have had it with my last home not good. Epoxy flooring not good for outside or patio it will chip and look bad after a few years and Very expensive to fix later on. Use concrete stain/ stamped concrete, lots of designs colors and patterns and looks like a million dollar look when applied by a professional the best for Florida weather .

Didn’t reseal our for 5 years, never had mold, just hosed off every once in awhile. Thirteen years later looks as good as the day Matt did the work

[Battlebasset]

Originally Posted by huge-pigeons

If you have a circular saw, look into getting composite wood squares with built in plastic bottoms that click in place. Composite wood will last you 25 years, the plastic bottom gets the wood off the concrete, the texture is a little rough for less slippage, no need for maintenance. It will probably cost you much less than getting it painted, will be less costly each year, and imo better looking with wood grain looks.

Check these out, I’m putting this type of floor down in my lanai that is screened in:

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Or even using real wood with yearly maintenance of having to roll on a clear coat:

Amazon.com

I've thought about this as well, after hearing about the issues with epoxy and the cost of tile. I like the DIY aspect.

My concern was with spilling something on it (like food) that went below the tiles. Water isn't an issue, it dries, but something like grease or soda/beer is going to smell and draw ants/insects. How are you addressing that? Hosing it down won't fully remove any food particles that are captured by the bottom rail of the lanai?

[mikeycereal]

Originally Posted by Mcnuke

They (Innovative Concrete coatings) are doing my Birdcage/Lanai & front porch areas.
Moving out the patio furniture now. Couldn’t pick a Hotter day. ������

Looks a lot like the part of my home that I'm caging, except I'm not getting the cage past my bedroom windows to the end of the house. Just the concrete there. My cage will stop to where your broom is, with screen door on that side. I also chose the white like you have rather than the bronze.

Originally Posted by villagetinker

The look we have is cobble stone, I found a photo after we expanded the driveway, and Jay was able to match the existing design and colors.

Looks great, Tinker. I also like the line of bricks along the edge to keep the grass off the driveway. I see all kinds of stuff I like when looking at other's beautiful yards.

Originally Posted by tophcfa

T&D used TropiCrete premium 100% acrylic deck coating on our birdcage pool deck. It has held up extremely well for 6 years and still looks great. It can be purchased at Florida Paints, which is located behind Culver’s off of 466.

This is very helpful, as I have T & D starting my cage next week and the foreman recommended acrylic so the rain won't pool up around the cage. On the other hand my sister did not use acrylic, she had gone with another company 2 years ago, and chose to DIY with a medium tan paint and it looks great. I haven't heard her mention any water pooling, probably because hers has a roof over everything. Mine will be 2/3 exposed, similar to Mcnuke but just 9ft straight back.