[villages07]

Some thoughts....

Pavers.... pricey, but look nice; I don't know that I would want an uneven surface in the lanai...not good for walking, keeping lanai furniture from rocking back and forth, etc. Maybe $4-$5/sq ft.

Tile... I have no idea of cost; I would be concerned that it could get slippery when wet/damp. Again, looks good.

Acrylic - There is the stuff TV puts down in houses with pools...generally one color with the 'knock down' finish on it. Not slippery. This was quoted to us at about $3/sq ft

Concrete stain - can include a border, speckles, colors, and artwork/ design. Has a clear seal on it to keep the color/design fresh; has some texture to prevent slipping and easy to clean. One vendor, whom a number of us used, quotes at about $1.55/sq ft. This is the option we went with. for our lanai.

I know folks who have put down indoor/outdoor carpet and swear it never gets musty and dries nicely when damp.

These are all good solutions and all look so much better than plain concrete.