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June 28, 2017 · 18 Comments

DIY Painted Brick Pavers

Outdoor· Paint/Wax/Stain

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I gave my front porch a makeover by painting the brick pavers and it turned out amazing!

Front Porch Makeover with Painted Paving Stones, Balsam Hill wreath, wicker baskets - So Much Better With Age

The brick pavers on my front door step need a major overhaul (and the driveway) but it’s not in the budget right now. I had leftover paint from when we painted the patio concrete slab like an outdoor rug and I thought it would be a great idea to try it with the pavers since the patio slab is holding us so well!

Here is a before shot of my front landing area. Now you know why you never see it on my blog!

Front Porch Makeover with Painted Paving Stones/before old paver stones So Much Better With Age

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The power of paint is amazing! Here’s what you’ll need for this project.

Supplies:

  • primer (this one is my absolute favorite primer)
  • porch and patio paint – one in light grey, one in charcoal grey (the slate grey & silver grey would be great alternating colors in this porch and patio paint). You can see the exact paints I used in this post).
  • 2 sash paint brushes

Directions:

1.First and vacuum the area well to get rid of any dirt and debris.

2. Paint all the pavers with the primer. (I used grey tint primer on the back patio concrete slab but I ran out of the grey tint and just used the white tint I had on hand.) I painted one good thick coat of the primer over the pavers.

Front Porch Makeover with Painted Paving Stones/painted primer on paver stones - So Much Better With Age

3. Figure out a pattern before you start painting and paint half the pavers with the light grey paint. Paint two coats letting dry in between coats.

Front Porch Makeover with Painted Paving Stones/painting paver stones- So Much Better With Age

4. Paint the rest of the pavers with the charcoal grey paint with two coats letting dry in between coats (the light grey in the photo below looks white but they are light grey with charcoal grey).

And that’s it! I didn’t use a sealant or anything and they have been fine

2019 Update: they are still in amazing shape and some of them are exposed to the weather!

Front Porch Makeover with Painted Paving Stones/grey paint on paver stones - So Much Better With Age
Front Porch Makeover with Painted Paving Stones/bricks painted - So Much Better With Age

I love how it turned out!

Now I have to figure out what to do with the driveway but I’m definitely not painting it 😉

Front Porch Makeover with Painted Paving Stones/baskets of plants by front door - So Much Better With Age

I added some faux greenery along with real (in the planters) for a fun photo shoot to go along with the new painted pavers.

Front Porch Makeover with Painted Paving Stones/white flower plant - So Much Better With Age
Painted Brick Pavers - So Much Better With Age
Front Porch Makeover with Painted Paving Stones/black front door mat- So Much Better With Age
Front Porch Makeover with Painted Paving Stones/white flowering plant- So Much Better With Age

You can see what the brick pavers look like one year later by clicking here!

Be sure to watch my short video on DIY painted brick pavers:

Thanks to Balsam Hill for the beautiful faux greenery, flowers and rattan baskets.

Sources:

Montauk succulent wreath

Fleur de lis outdoor rug

Large outdoor rattan basket planter

Medium outdoor rattan basket planter

Make sure to pin it for later!

DIY Painted Brick Pavers - So Much Better With Age
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  1. Stacy Risenmay says

    June 29, 2017 at 8:37 am

    I love the pavers painted! Those wicker baskets are my favorite! I think I need to get a couple more 🙂

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    • Jamie says

      July 6, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      Thank you, Stacy! I’m loving those wicker baskets too.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. Pamela says

    June 29, 2017 at 10:53 am

    Your front porch looks awesome!! It turned out great. Your wreath and peonies look so pretty, they look real.

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    • Jamie says

      July 6, 2017 at 10:18 pm

      Thank you so much, Pamela.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  3. Danielle says

    June 29, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    The paint made such a huge difference. I also have that succulent wreath and love it. It all looks so beautiful and so inviting!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      July 6, 2017 at 10:19 pm

      You know it, girl! Power of paint! I love the succulent wreath! Thanks Danielle.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  4. Marlene Stephenson says

    June 29, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    What a difference a little paint made.Everything came together beautifully.Thanks.

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    • Jamie says

      July 6, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks Marlene! Paint makes such a huge different, doesn’t it?
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  5. Mary Kay Hargrave says

    June 30, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    I love the couch!! And the pavers, lol

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    • Jamie says

      July 6, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      Thank you, Mary!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  6. Kim says

    July 4, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    Such a sweet and inviting entry! Love your style.

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    • Jamie says

      July 6, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      Aww, thanks Kim!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  7. Sheza says

    July 13, 2017 at 2:11 am

    Hi.. What kind of paint u were use it? Is’t wall paint or iron paint? Is’t last long even we step of it?

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      July 13, 2017 at 9:02 pm

      Hi Sheza, I used tinted driveway paint, it works perfect! The colours I used and are in this post: https://somuchbetterwithage.com/2017/05/how-to-paint-stripes-like-an-outdoor-rug-on-patio-concrete-slab/
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  8. the cape on the corner says

    July 16, 2017 at 11:09 am

    wow, i love that you painted those two toned…they really remind me of the morrocan mosaic tiles. enjoy!
    b

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    • Jamie says

      August 2, 2017 at 9:57 pm

      Thanks so much! I’m still enjoying them.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  9. Deborah says

    July 16, 2019 at 7:10 am

    Love this. You were my favorite pick for Waste Not Wednesday

    Reply
  10. Jim says

    October 16, 2019 at 9:54 pm

    Painted bricks looks great and above all, such bricks can lend a very beautiful look to your driveway or pave way. I am currently stuck on the choice of my go to color.

    Reply

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