Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Identify whether the patio is concrete, wood, composite, or previously coated, then select a system rated for foot traffic and that substrate.
Step 2
Check the forecast and surface temperature window, remove furnishings, and redirect irrigation away from the work area.
Step 3
Clean dirt, grease, algae, and loose coating without damaging the surface; allow the patio to dry and pass the coating maker’s moisture requirement.
Step 4
Repair stable cracks or defects with compatible products, then etch or prime only when the system requires it.
Step 5
Apply thin, even coats while maintaining a wet edge and a safe exit path; add approved slip resistance where needed.
Step 6
Protect the patio from rain, dew, traffic, and furniture for the full recoat and cure periods before gradual reuse.
Exterior coatings can become slippery and may emit harmful vapors. Follow weather, ventilation, surface-preparation, and PPE instructions; stop for major settlement cracks, unstable concrete, rot, or drainage problems.
