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Step 1
Assess the use of your deck. Different materials have their own benefits and star qualities. Before you choose a color, you must choose a material. There are many color options for each material.
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Step 2
Consider if your patio will be used with a pool. For example, you may like the look of polished tile, but this would run the risk of causing slipping accidents by the pool.
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Step 3
Decide if your patio will be used for entertaining guests, having parties and barbecues. Traffic is a factor in what material and colors you should choose for your patio deck.
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Step 4
Does part of the house open up so that the patio deck and the house become one? The color of the deck should work well with the materials and colors chosen for the interior of the house
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Concrete can be painted, textured or stained to achieve a variety of looks.
But concrete decks do require resealing every couple of years to avoid color fading. -
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Wood patios are popular for use as pool decks because they can be painted or stained whatever color you choose. Maintenance of wood decks entails re-painting and re-sealing and must be kept up regularly. Cedar can be painted, however, its natural state is rich with color and can be treated without color to prevent water damage and weathering. Treated pine and teak are also a popular woods for patio decks and are sometimes left to weather to their natural color. If you are interested in a natural look for your patio deck, sealing and treating wood against the elements without painting is an option. However, you always have the option to choose a color and paint the wood.
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Step 3
Tiles and stones are offered in many different colors and styles. Marble is smooth, clean and makes for a cool-feeling deck rather than wood, which might be better for cozy barbecues. Marble can be found with different color veins and interesting palettes.
Travertine is a stone coarse in texture and naturally available in earth tones such as brown, beige and gray. Since it is a natural looking stone without added color, it is a material that fits with the outdoors very well. -
Step 1
Do you want the patio to be an extension of the exterior of the house? Choose a color that is the same, or is coordinated with, the roof or window trim.
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Step 2
For a camouflaged patio, let the natural color of materials show so that it blends with any surrounding woods or nature.
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Step 3
For a patio deck that relates to the interior of the home (as it should because the patio is the outdoor area of the house) choose grains, textures and colors that relate to furnishings, paint and finishes in the home. For instance, if you have a yellow and white kitchen that opens up to the patio, marble with veins of golds and oranges would complement this. A warm stained wood would be another option.
