Mum’s incredible step renovation using $26 Kmart tiles stuns

A thrifty mum has wowed with her “genius” renovation on her front steps using budget Kmart tiles.

A thrifty mum has wowed people with her ‘genius’ transformation on the front steps of her home using $26 tiles from Kmart.

Facebook user Barb Arella posted to a group an impressive side-by-side photograph of her steps before and after the transformation.

Before the renovation, the steps were concrete with peeling paint.

But she used the Kmart tiles, some pieces of timber and a few potted plants to make the space unrecognisable.

“These steps have always been a thorn in my side” the NSW mum wrote on her post.

“They aren’t perfect, but they are perfect for me. Thank you Kmart.”

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The stairs before the transformation … Picture: Facebook

… and after she had spruced them up. Picture: Facebook

Barb added that she was elated with her Kmart renovation, stating that her old steps left her “embarrassed” but now she was proud to have people over as they look so “fresh and clean”.

The post was met with praise, racking up nearly 7000 likes and hundreds of comments in a matter of hours.

“Oh wow, great job there – it looks so much better and so inviting,” one person commented.

“I’d have a cuppa in there no sweat.”

“Amazing! Gone from overworked, old, unloved and feral, to loved, pristine and awesome,” another said.

“You must be so happy!”

Each $26 pack contains four tiles. Picture: Facebook

The mum posted her transformation on Facebook. Picture: Facebook

Others were inspired by Barb’s handiwork, stating that they were planning to do something similar to their own homes.

“Wow, I am so doing this to my front too,” one person said. “It’s exactly what it needs. I can’t wait.”

“I’m going to Kmart tomorrow to grab these for my garden,” another wrote. “What a fantastic idea!”

The tiles easily clip together. Picture: Kmart

The ANKO Light Stone Decking Tiles retail for $26 for a pack of four, and simply clip together, making installation super easy.

The Kmart website says the tiles are designed to “upgrade the look of your outdoor space or patio”.

Each tile measures 29.5cm square and are made of natural travertine stone, with a polypropylene base.

Originally published as Mum’s incredible step renovation using $26 Kmart tiles stuns