Painting a checkered floor without tape on patio/lanai/pool deck

I found the easiest method to painting checkered floors! It makes such a difference in this space.
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[@jonathanh4120]

I've watched 5 videos on doing this and yours was by far the best one. Very clear and common sense. Thank you.

[@HouseMixBlog]

Thanks so much for letting me know. I don't want to talk about how long it took me to figure out, haha!

[@IAMROBYNMICHELE]

So proud of you! This is so amazing!! Not because it looks professionally done, but you doing it adds a

[@HouseMixBlog]

That means so much, thank you!

[@diyonneraines3152]

I think you should paint the backgrpund door medium to dark grey

[@peggyv-eo2mq]

I was looking for a video showing the best way to paint diamonds on the floor. Funny enough because I’m going to paint pool deck here in Florida too! Thank you so much for such a good video.

[@CaseyJay-p2e]

I was going to do this on our pool house floor but I’ve changed my mind. You have an enormous amount of patience

[@HouseMixBlog]

I'm sorry if I discouraged you! Yes, it did take a lot of patience, but once I found a rhythm it went much faster :)

[@jennymeyer982]

I love that - “but one tile”
Smart !

[@HouseMixBlog]

Thanks so much!!

[@corrielewis5974]

I love your chalk line idea. Very smart and efficient.

[@HouseMixBlog]

Thanks! I think it would work well for a smaller space :)

[@lindaparlatore841]

Hi. We watched your video a dozen times! We painted our kitchen floor with black and white squares. I wanted to do it free hand but painting on wood is less forgiving. We bought a laser light because the squares "grew" as we got to the other end of the kitchen. Lots of lessons learned along the way. Your tutorial was the best we found. The squares really transformed your pool area. I hope ours do the same for our kitchen. Love your videos.

[@HouseMixBlog]

Wood floors painted in b&w checkerboard sounds DREAMY!! I know it will turn out amazing! Would love to see a photo if you get a chance :)

[@VegasSue905]

I'm painting the same style check on my kitchen floors so this was super helpful, thank you! (and I live in Florida too! ❤️)

[@HouseMixBlog]

Oh that's so fun! It's such a great classic pattern :)

[@mariaburgos5978]

It’s good if you want to work double , but if we use the stencils : it will be done quick ,and will be looks nice to .

[@HouseMixBlog]

I think stencils are a great idea, however, I've done a lot of wall stenciling and the edges just aren't as crisp as they are with a brush. I also found it time consuming to wipe the stencil after each use. I do like the idea of not drawing out the lines though! :)

[@dinkelpasta7391]

Thanks for the inspiration. Blessings from Sweden. 💙

[@sarahquigley904]

Super helpful, and I agree, very good for mental health ❤

[@HouseMixBlog]

Thanks so much!

[@reneeconstance22]

❤ great tutorial! You’ve convinced me to do my back deck ☺️

[@HouseMixBlog]

I'm so glad! I hope you enjoy it :)

[@carlturk7444]

Very nice and rewarding I’m sure!

[@HouseMixBlog]

Yes, thank you!

[@tinacraven2782]

You did a wonderful job! I work like you... Willing to try something and see if it works.😊 I have a very small patio I'm going to try this on.

[@HouseMixBlog]

Thanks so much! Hope it turns out great :)

[@austing8505]

Lovely very creative well done

[@HouseMixBlog]

Thank you so much 😊

[@elizabethdoherty7458]

Love it 😍 thanks for all your hard work and experiments so I don’t have too!!!

[@HouseMixBlog]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me know 🤗💗

[@vanessasworder]

Stunning 🤩

[@HouseMixBlog]

Thank you!! 😊

[@Colette0404]

What a great job.

[@HouseMixBlog]

Thanks so much! 🤗

[@dominiquehouleemc1044]

Great tips, thank you. Looks absolutely fantastic!

[@HouseMixBlog]

Thank you!!

[@barbaragerlach2321]

Looks fantastic! 🎉

[@HouseMixBlog]

Awww thanks so much, Barbara!

[@angelasills7672]

Love it

[@HouseMixBlog]

Thank you!!

[@vegasenvy1448]

Wow u did an amazing and patient job! Looks incredible. Did you also use a top sealer coat?

[@HouseMixBlog]

Thank you! I did not use a sealer as the paint was intended for pool decks :)

[@chandracox6814]

Did you seal it when you were done? How has it held up? I want to do this to my front patio but I live in humid, crazy TX weather.

[@HouseMixBlog]

Hello! I did not seal it because the paint was specifically for pool decks and it's held up perfectly! Southern Florida has crazy humidity too. Just be sure to get pool and deck paint :)

[@jgutierrez2198]

❤

[@peggyv-eo2mq]

I was looking for a video showing the best way to paint diamonds on the floor. Funny enough because I’m going to paint pool deck here in Florida too! Thank you so much for such a good video.

[@HouseMixBlog]

Oh how funny! We do have so many of these boring lanai floors in Florida don't we? Good luck painting! :)