Do you wish you had a larger patio in your backyard? If so, you should think about building an extension to your existing patio to increase its size. You could expand it enough to construct an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, or a guest area for socializing. In this post, we will explore several different popular ways to extend your patio.
Whatever you envision for your patio in 2025, we can help you bring your patio dreams to life with the help of our team at Summit Concrete. Since 2015, we have been proudly serving the greater Nashville area for all your concrete needs.
Top 3 Ways to Extend Your Patio
At Summit Concrete, we’ve learned a lot about patio extensions over the years. Our team has seen firsthand how a well-designed concrete extension can transform an outdoor space into a beautiful oasis.
Whether you’re imagining an outdoor kitchen where you can grill for friends, a cozy fire pit area for those cool Tennessee evenings, or a spacious entertainment zone, we can make it happen. Let’s explore three popular patio extension ideas that can help improve the size and beauty of your patio.
1) Resurfacing and Extending
Most homeowners prefer to resurface their existing patios with concrete. This method requires a concrete contractor like Summit Concrete to first remove the top layer of the old concrete surface and then replace it with a new concrete layer. After that, a new concrete surface is poured next to the old one to extend the entire patio. No one will be able to notice the older surface because the whole patio will seem like one big newly developed patio rather than an extended patio.
Another great thing about patio resurfacing is that the aesthetics are customizable. For instance, the concrete mixture can contain other aggregates, such as brick and stone, to produce unique colors and textures for your extended patio.
2) Staining
Patio staining is a faster and more affordable alternative to resurfacing. While it won’t completely cover imperfections like resurfacing, it’s an excellent way to create a unified aesthetically pleasing look for your patio.
When we extend a patio, we carefully apply stain solutions to both the new and existing concrete surfaces. This ensures a great color match that makes the extension look like it was a part of your original patio.
3) Pour the Concrete Only
Some homeowners prefer a minimalistic patio extension design without any fancy colors or textures on the surface. If that is what you would like, you can have us pour the concrete to add the patio extension without using any aggregates or staining solutions to change the appearance.
The only downside to this patio extension idea is that you may be able to notice the visual discrepancies between the old and new patio surfaces. But if you only care about expanding your patio to create more space, then you can solely focus on pouring the concrete and nothing more.
Schedule Concrete Consultation
Ready to transform your outdoor living space? At Summit Concrete, we’re excited to bring your patio dreams to life. Our team of experienced concrete professionals can help you explore the best option for your home.
Every project is unique, and we would love to hear about your vision. Give us a call, or fill out the contact us form on our website. We can assess your needs and provide you with a detailed plan that matches your style, budget, and outdoor living goals.
With Summit Concrete, your dream patio is just a conversation away.
