Kitty, if the 1.2" pavers are laid correctly they last a long time.
I have seen bad jobs too.
After the job is done have them leave 25 extra for replacements.
Your drive I guess is 1,000 sq ft, figure the materiel cost $1.50-$2 a sq ft.
Labor 2 days 2 men, my guess is $3500-$4500
Do you need the thicker pavers NO, the reason folks have trouble is the installers don't put a layer of thin sand over the concrete leaving voids or spaces under the paver, sure they can crack.
But done right they don't crack.
lastly a Polymetric sand must be brushed across the finished pavers lightly sprayed with water this sand works in the groves to like concrete to keep them together and reduce water infiltration.
Painting has issues, if not done right it's like walking on ice when wet.
It needs touch up, and on your home it may not do it justice.
Just doesn't look as good as pavers.
Another choice not used much here but all over the US is concrete staining that can look great at about $1 a sq ft
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