tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post4712797777467059839..comments2024-03-29T01:45:49.190-07:00Comments on Solo Lisa: Our Patio MakeoverLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08149426274951453722noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post-72917425734110502372017-07-20T19:15:10.283-07:002017-07-20T19:15:10.283-07:00still looks great!still looks great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12204567113426004506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post-28954946480867029762017-07-04T18:02:59.303-07:002017-07-04T18:02:59.303-07:00Oh yeah, I see what you mean about discolouration....Oh yeah, I see what you mean about discolouration. Yup, I used the IKEA Varda wood stain and bought the IKEA Fixa brushes. Super easy and inexpensive. The instructions say to re-stain once a year, but our tiles were still in good enough shape this year that they didn't need a re-stain. That being said, again, we're east-facing so we don't get a lot of afternoon sun, and our patio is covered so we don't get rain either.<br /><br />If you want to see how our tiles look after a year, this photo was taken recently: http://www.sololisa.com/2017/06/on-personal-note.html <br /><br />One year on, I do find that some of the wood pieces have developed scratchy corners that can feel pokey under bare feet, but that's pretty easy to fix with sandpaper.<br /><br />Hope that helps!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149426274951453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post-91261585800508971742017-06-27T00:31:45.403-07:002017-06-27T00:31:45.403-07:00Thanks for the reply. My condo is east facing too...Thanks for the reply. My condo is east facing too. Did you use the Ikea Varda for varnish?<br />The review that I read about discolouring is this:<br />http://www.oxgadgets.com/2015/05/review-ikea-skoghall-floor-decking.html<br />The 1 year follow up photo looks very discoloured. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12204567113426004506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post-972515683840709492017-06-26T15:26:28.684-07:002017-06-26T15:26:28.684-07:00Hi! Ours still look pretty good, but we did varnis...Hi! Ours still look pretty good, but we did varnish them when we first installed them last year and we're east-facing, so the patio only gets strong sunlight up to 12pm. Hope that helps!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149426274951453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post-81297934189491292782017-06-25T22:48:37.344-07:002017-06-25T22:48:37.344-07:00Hi. Just wonder how your Ikea tiles holding up af...Hi. Just wonder how your Ikea tiles holding up after a year? I am in Vancouver too, and I have read some online review about these tiles discolouring over time. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12204567113426004506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post-54179842090255839332016-06-02T15:41:48.393-07:002016-06-02T15:41:48.393-07:00Hi Mark, thanks for stopping by! I appreciate the ...Hi Mark, thanks for stopping by! I appreciate the feedback re. a source list.<br /><br />If you scroll back through the post, I've hyperlinked to all the items as I've talked about them; just click the link to find out where to purchase. For the most part, as I mentioned in the post, everything comes from IKEA or Canadian Tire.<br /><br />Welcome to Vancouver!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149426274951453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post-79651711131741462872016-06-02T09:08:29.752-07:002016-06-02T09:08:29.752-07:00Hey Lisa,
Thanks for the inspiration. We are new...Hey Lisa,<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration. We are new to Van and have a similar area to work with. Love the post. Would love a source list, similar to the source list that you get on apartment therapy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06385830594541149711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post-66870239565746732362016-05-01T23:15:47.414-07:002016-05-01T23:15:47.414-07:00Thanks, Lar! The weather has been gorgeous here. W...Thanks, Lar! The weather has been gorgeous here. We actually harvested a few basil, mint and parsley pinchings this evening and used them in an Italian-inspired summer on the patio. It was such a smug Martha Stewart moment haha.<br /><br />Hope you're enjoying equally gorgeous weather in Seattle!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149426274951453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post-11955691990374738002016-04-30T10:51:45.860-07:002016-04-30T10:51:45.860-07:00Lisa, this looks soooo beautiful! It makes me wish...Lisa, this looks soooo beautiful! It makes me wish we had a patio at our flat too.<br />You guys did an amazing job! I especially love the wooden tiles you guys got. And your herb garden is perfection! <br />I hope you are having perfect weather right so you can enjoy it this weekend!<br />xoxox,<br />LarAsianCajunsLarhttp://asiancajuns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post-57891602572534459842016-04-26T22:42:24.009-07:002016-04-26T22:42:24.009-07:00They really are! Before this we just had the low-m...They really are! Before this we just had the low-maintenance, hard-to-kill succulents and jade plant, so the herb garden is a step forward. Transplanting the seedlings into larger pots was surprisingly relaxing.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149426274951453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806776700133051213.post-9476894870932888462016-04-26T20:29:07.775-07:002016-04-26T20:29:07.775-07:00This looks great Lisa! I'm very envious that ...This looks great Lisa! I'm very envious that you have outdoor space at all, it's something I'm definitely lacking. Plants do so much to bring a space together and they're so soothing to care for :)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677568729317848883noreply@blogger.com