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Originally Posted by Jim 9922
Painted driveways need periodic sealing and then seem to eventually fade anyway. I suggest you drive through the 7 - 12 year old neighborhoods to see what happens if not carefully maintained; or how most of them fade anyway (especially certain colors), how yesterday'shotterndy fad designs have become tacky and out of date, how the wrong color or bold pattern detracts from the house, etc. Above all, keep in mind an eventual resale, probably no one wants your initials, or the cute painting of your dogs, etc. so keep your design simple and tasteful..
Before you paint, think long and plan carefully. A lot can go wrong fast.
Cost is by the square foot so final price depends on the length and width of the drive and how fancy you get.
Research your potential painter. It seems to me that most of the driveway painters of a few years ago are no longer around; probably for good reasons! I suggest getting "4 to 6 year ago" references to see how their work and the material they apply really holds up!
Sprayed colored textured concrete seems to be the in thing today. Pretty expensive but so far it seems to hold color better than paint - with the proper annual sealing.
Pavers is also hot. But, The Villages paver applications are really only laying thin veneer bricks on a hard concrete base. All kinds of problems with that application. Real pavers are 4 to 6 inches thick and are laid in a soft bedding of sand or true-pack material for proper load dispersal, drainage and stabilization.
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I agree with you. But I must be the other only person in TV who thinks this way.
I have seen only two or three driveways I truly, TRULY loved.
And...you don't have to have them done. Nothing bad is gonna happen to your driveway.