I painted a landscape block for my mom and now she “needs” a 2nd one for the other side of her yard. This is a very easy project that can be a kid’s craft too! You just need to have the appropriate paints to make sure it lasts. Also, the blocks need to be stored in the garage or a shed when the snow falls. Snow and those other cold elements make the paint fade and peel faster than anything.I used this “Primer” for the base coat. It specifically says that it can be used on concrete and masonry and is interior/exterior. These are the key words to look for in a paint. I used a bristle brush and put it in a ziplock bag to keep it for future uses. This is a tip that I learned when working with oil based paints. (purchased this quart at Menards). Let it dry for 24-48 hours between coats. I painted 2 coats on the landscape blocks. The “Patio Paints” are a purchase I got on Amazon. The bottles are small, but they will cover a lot! These paints are soap/water washable, and I used my regular art paint brushes for them. Find the link for them below! Allow 24-48 hours for dry time for these as well. When all complete, apply a coat of varnish/polyurethane (I prefer the spray can type for this).Here’s a close up to one of the birds on the block.This is the one I customized for my own yard.I used the same paints to do my street curb. If you do this project, make sure that rain is not in the forecast for 3 days. I used 3″ stencils for the numbers (purchased at Menards). I made my white block a little too big…because I had to cover up my “oops” from dripping. I’m interested to see how long this lasts.
