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Outdoor kitchens get wet and are sometimes next to pools. To avoid accidents, go with a non-slip material like concrete, brick, or rubber. Avoid materials like ceramic and porcelain, as they are known to be quite slippery. Wood and composite flooring can be slippery if untreated, so make sure to stain or finish these materials.

Epoxy coatings for garage floors offer a variety of finish and design options, including:

• Decorative colored flakes: $10 per 250-pound bag

• Metallic epoxy: $5–$12 per square foot

• Rock or stone epoxy: $100 per gallon

• Acrylic and poly-acrylic sealants: $0.85–$1.15 per square foot

• Polyurethane sealant: $0.95–$1.10 per square foot

• Polyurea sealant: $150 per gallon

Yes. So-called “floating” cork floors can be installed over concrete subfloor, though a polyethylene vapor barrier is required. This type of installation is achieved using the glue-down tiles, which are trickier for a DIY approach, so consider calling a professional to help you if you’re planning to install your cork floor over concrete. 

You can paint over old paint on a concrete porch. For the best results, you should first clean the surface and remove as much paint as you can. A power washer is helpful here, but you’ll also want to scrape as much of the old paint away as possible. Then you should prime the porch before repainting it.