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Old 07-15-2011, 10:16 AM
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I don't know about the specific company, but I would recommend that you tour some of the older villages built 5 to 10 years ago to see what happens to the painted drives after a few years, especially without periodic clearcoats or sealers. Faded, chipped, paint colors and graphics no longer match the home, etc. My understanding (from a neighbor's experience) is that a re-do after a few years is quite expensive and involved. Also the wrong graphic design can hurt a resale (i.e. your initials, the face of your pet dog, pink flamingo, etc)

The only coatings that seem to retain color and luster are the textured sprayed concrete drives. Expensive, but probably worth it, compared to painting.

Just my opinion.
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