I transformed my entire patio in 30 minutes using an £11 buy from Ikea – it was so easy to do and perfect for renters
IF you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful way to make over your patio, this Ikea buy may do the trick.
One renter showed off the DIY transformation she gave her outdoor space.
In her viral video, TikTok user Kelsey Venkov (@kelseyvenkov) gave her followers a before and after glimpse of the patio.
She explained that since she was only renting the space she didn’t want to make any permanent changes.
Despite this, her DIY upgrade helped to elevate her outdoor area in a matter of minutes.
Using the £10.81 Altappen Floor Decking from Ikea, Kelsey transformed her patio floor.
“It’s so easy to do, they snap together,” she said as she demonstrated the simple technique.
“This took me under an hour and it really does elevate the whole space.”
She pointed out that since the tiles are easily removable it makes them ideal for renters.
Kelsey added that the easy to remove feature also made it handy to clean underneath the tiles.
She showed her viewers what her patio looked like before trying out the DIY hack.
The TikToker transformed the dull concrete floor into a bright patterned finish.
She added her outdoor furniture and decor on top of the tiles to give her audience the completed look.
Kelsey described the flooring as the “perfect way” to spruce up your space without making any permanent alterations.
Her followers shared their thoughts on the transformation in the comments section.
“Yesss! I need all the renter-friendly hacks! Thanks for sharing!” wrote one viewer.
“This is the cutest thing ever,” said another impressed TikTok user.
How to repair broken patio slabs
THE paving specialists at Simply Paving told Fabulous how you can repair broken patio slabs, without the faff.
The experts advised: “If you have a loose paving slab, then it’s unlikely it can be lifted straight by hand. Instead, you will probably need a hammer and chisel to prise the paver free of your patio.
“To remove loose paving slabs without damaging your flagstones, carefully chip away at the mortar around the paving slab with the plugging chisel and rubber mallet until the slab comes completely loose.
“Then, slide the spade into the gap left by the mortar and prise the paver free of the patio.
“As you lift it up, place a short piece of timber underneath the spade to act as a lever, making it easier for you while protecting the slab underneath.
“When the paver starts to give, place the cylindrical wood underneath it and roll the slab out of the patio.”
“Bet they would look cool spray painted black too!” suggested a third person.
“Love this!! If the pattern is too busy you could also add a plain outdoor rug,” pointed out another follower.
“I mean it literally does elevate the space. By like a quarter inch or so,” joked one viewer.
“This is REALLY cute. You could add a small rug if it’s a little hard on the feet,” said another person.
“What a beautiful transformation,” commented one TikTok user.