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Improve concrete path

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AprilShowerz · 07/05/2018 13:45

How would you improve a concrete path (a bit like the one in the photo)
I'm thinking maybe overlay it with thin paving slabs?
I can't break it up and start again so I need a relatively easy solution I can DIY myself

Improve concrete path
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wowfudge · 07/05/2018 13:56

You could do that - leave a narrow border either side of the slabs and fill with coarse gravel so you're not raising the ground level above any damp course. I did something similar to create a patio on an old shed base.

AprilShowerz · 07/05/2018 14:59

Hasanyone used these ?
www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/flooring/outdoor-floors/runnen-floor-decking-outdoor-dark-grey-art-90238111/
I thinking about laying them maybe with a gravel edge

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JT05 · 07/05/2018 19:05

I’d plant thyme and other low growing, spreading plants and make it beautiful.

JT05 · 07/05/2018 19:06

Meant to say in the cracks! If you post on Gardening you’ll get lots of practical suggestions.

newyeardelurker · 07/05/2018 19:18

I used the Ikea runnen in acacia to cover a concrete garage base, they wood has faded as you would expect but quick and easy to lay. Have been in place around 3 years.

AprilShowerz · 07/05/2018 19:54

Ah brill i will venture into gardening. I wasn't sure whether to post there or not it seemed much more o f a plant place which is something which currently is very much out of my depth!
I will have lots more gardening questions upcoming though as I now have my own garden!

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CreativeMumma · 07/05/2018 23:51

i'm covering out paving slab path soon. My plan is to put down builders sand and lay bricks over the top

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