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Have you ever looked at your backyard
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and wondered which outdoor kitchen
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finish will really look great and hold
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up over time? Well, you’re definitely
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not alone. In this video, I’m going to
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walk you through the full range of
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finish options from RTA Outdoor Living
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so that you can pick the one that fits
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best for your space, your lifestyle, and
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your climate. Hi, I’m Tim with RTA
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Outdoor Living, and today we’re going to
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simplify one of the most confusing parts
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of planning your outdoor kitchen,
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choosing the right finish. The good news
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is here at RTA, we offer a wide pallet
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of options from modern concrete to stack
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stone to slatted textures. But the key
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is matching that finish to your
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backyard’s unique needs. [music] In the
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next few minutes, we’ll look at each
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finish, talk about where it shines and
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where it might be less than ideal, and
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by the end, you’ll feel confident which
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path to go down. Let’s start with the
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finishes built around concrete or modern
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panels. For example, the modern concrete
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line. These finishes lean into clean
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lines, minimal texture, and a bold yet
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timeless look. These are typically great
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for backyards with contemporary design
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elements such as pools or patios with a
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streamline aesthetic. They also pair
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well with concrete countertops, which
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are reinforced and built for tough
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environments. So, if your space has lots
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of concrete, metal railings, large glass
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doors, or you’re in a climate and you
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want minimal upkeep, a modern concrete
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panel finish could be your best fit.
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Next up, the stone look finishes. Think
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stack stone and graphite,
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terra,
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or the newer modern stone line.
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These are perfect when your backyard has
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natural elements such as stone walls,
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boulders, mature landscaping, perhaps
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[music] wood beams, or rustic patio
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cover. The texture adds depth and visual
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interest. Typically, you would need to
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ensure proper ceiling for your
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environment, but because of RTA’s
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concrete panel system, upkeep is very
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minimal. Now, let’s talk about the
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finishes that evoke wood or weathered
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plank look, such as RTA’s weathered
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wood, ashen umber,
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and the plank bright charcoal
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collection.
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These are fantastic when your outdoor
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space has lots of warm tone elements
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such as wood decking,
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timber pergolas, or warm siding. [music]
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They help integrate the island with the
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rest of the space so it doesn’t feel
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like a separate box you dropped into the
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yard. So if you have a tropical lai or
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lots of wood, this could be the route
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for you.
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Finally, we’ll look at the newer slatted
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textured options. [music] RTA’s slat
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finish in bright walnut and charcoal
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offers a unique and pleasing surface
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with clean [music] lines plus earthn
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tones. This kind of finish stands out if
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you want a bit more visual impact, but
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still want something modern. It’s
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especially good if you have a partially
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covered yard, lots of architectural
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interest, [music] or you simply want
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your outdoor kitchen to look like a
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design feature rather than it fade into
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the [music] background. So, if you’re
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ready to explore which finish fits best
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in your backyard, head on over to our
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free design tool and try different
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finishes in your layout, or book a free
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consultation with one of our design
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experts, and we’ll walk you through your
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choices live and tailor the finish to
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fit your space, climate, and lifestyle.
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We hope this video gave you clarity on
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how to choose a finish that looks great
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and performs well in your backyard. If
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you have any questions at all, drop them
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in the comments or reach out directly to
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our design team. Thanks for watching and
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I’ll see you in the next
