We have Chattahoochee river rock on our (screened) lanai and small birdcage.
(also our CYV walkway, front door entrance and on the garage floor)
The rocks are from 5 kinds of granite outcroppings - about the size of small aquarium gravel, but tumbled, not scratchy. Smooth enough for a barefoot baby.
A variety of mixed stone color combinations- can be custom blended.
Water permeates through it -no puddles after a rain. Ours is not slippery when wet.
I can pull the car into the garage on a rainy day without my wet tires slipping on the smooth floor. (It is not recommended for use on a sloped driveway, however. Level surfaces are best.)
Doesn't seem to hold much heat- being barefoot is no problem on the walk.
Chairs, planters glide easily and sit level on the lanai.
Should a spot get damaged, say by chemical spill, it can be spot repaired. (professionally)
It is seamless.
It is finished with a clear coat (sparkles in the sunshine) -that clear coat does require professional re- application occasionally, depending on the sun exposure. Ours will be three years old in July ( Eastern exposure on the lanai) and still looks brand new. We will probably never have to reseal the garage floor, as it is in the shade.
What I like about tile, pavers or paint/stain is the visual interest that can be created. Chattahoochee is rather plain in comparison…. but I REALLY love it.
