Our lanai in the home we bought in Dec '08 has one of the "fancy" painted finishes on the concrete base. It is very attractive, but I would not recommend it due to wear.
In our other home, we have a small "entry" lanai that is tiled and has held up well and looked great for several years. It is only 5 x 6. We did use a slate look ceramic tile with darker grout and it stays clean looking with no care.
Around our pool is river rock. When we build a pool at TV, I may put in river rock because it drains in the rain and does not puddle. River rock may be outdated, but I still prefer it for larger areas. No tracking in the house.
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