Concrete patios can easily be converted into game courts with the application of "Plexipave" or other rubberized textured products. Applied with squeegees instead of paint brushes, they do take quite a bit of skill to install so consider hiring a professional for the job. Use earth tone colors like we did on this project and the patios are still upscale enough to serve as entertaining patios or dance floors.

Read a Q&A about designing an outdoor basketball court with Flex Court tiles.

Contributing Author: Scott Cohen, contributing writer for Landscaping Network and owner of The Green Scene