Garden patio options

mitresize5

Approx 100 sqm area to cover for the patio.

My wife if not keen on patio tiles or slabs as she reckons in a few years our heart will be broken pulling out the weeds in the pointing

We are considering bringing out the polished concrete floor from the the kitchen/diner/living area (different finish for safety purposes) but I think that will be prohibitively expensive

We had a landscaper in and he suggested regular concrete but I think that will give it a yard type effect

Are there any alternatives we havent considered?

naughtysmurf

Imprinted concrete, many designs & colours to choose from

Rows Grower

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121686600#Comment_121686600

Totally sealed surface, great job.

Sonnenblumen

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058333619/garden-patio-options

Natural stone paving, properly installed with sealed joints will provide a superior, robust & troublefree finish. All surfaces require annual maintenance, most more than natural stone. Beware of overpromises and under deliverables! Jointed with Flowpoint guarantees strength and no weeds ever!

Seve OB

my dad has a patio which I’m pretty sure is just concrete with some sort of pigment in it to give it a bit of colour. Probably best part of 40 years down now. It’s great

MacDanger

We're doing a 60m2 patio at the moment - hardcore base with concrete on top and 10mm thick R11 tiles; we're hoping the concrete base will avoid future weed problems. Make sure you get the slope right so that rainwater doesn't pool in it