[applesoffh]

We just had our driveway, walkway and lanai painted by Woody of Superior Concrete Design, and just can't say enough good things about him, his crew, his design and use of color. Absolutely fabulous! Woody also epoxy-ed our garage floor. He took his time, worked in stages, sealed everything and it's more than we expected. Please PM if you'd like our address so you can see for yourself. He was recommended by a friend, and we don't hesitate recommend him to others. Woody: 352-454-4002

[graciegirl]

Would someone care to volunteer for all of us who have not ever had a driveway painted, how much it costs on average?

[jimbo2012]

without pictures it didn't happen

[applesoffh]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

without pictures it didn't happen

Really...why do I bother? You win - I'm outta here. I'm tired of all the knocks and sarcasm to posts I've made in ther 2 whole months I've been living here. Ciao!

[Shirleevee]

Originally Posted by applesoffh

Really...why do I bother? You win - I'm outta here. I'm tired of all the knocks and sarcasm to posts I've made in ther 2 whole months I've been living here. Ciao!

Please don't leave.........ignore the sarcasm.

[Uptown Girl]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Would someone care to volunteer for all of us who have not ever had a driveway painted, how much it costs on average?

On average, about $1 a square foot. Of course, fancier designs or medallions would probably bring the cost higher.
We have just gotten approval for our villa neighborhood to be done. (those who desire it) In the courtyard villas, on the driveways, we are limited to what we can do, decoratively. For example, no pavers, no fancy borders or medallions.

I remember that earlier you wondered why anyone would want to do such a thing....

I am told that the concrete comes to the building site in a mixer. TV does not make their own. I suspect that the water used in our mix was non-potable and had a high amount of minerals, organics of some kind in the batch that we got.

After the concrete dried, what showed up is what I can only call "mineral blush".... dark, mildewed looking patches that are permanent. Some of our driveways have very little or none, others have very large, obvious patches. One driveway is particularly awful looking.

Since the driveways are sound, TV will not replace them for being mottled in color.
TV (and others) have tried numerous products, but the discolorations are inherent in the concrete.

So that's why a number of us are going to have them painted/stained with a high pigment product.... for camouflage.

[jimbo2012]

Sorry, that wasn't sarcasm at all !

That is very standard forum speak to say we would love to see a picture.

I'm a web designer and online alot and join many forums this is done all the time.

perhaps a mod can send an email explaining the meaning

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

On average, about $1 a square foot. Of course, fancier designs or medallions would probably bring the cost higher.
We have just gotten approval for our villa neighborhood to be done. (those who desire it) In the courtyard villas, on the driveways, we are limited to what we can do, decoratively. For example, no pavers, no fancy borders or medallions.

I remember that earlier you wondered why anyone would want to do such a thing....

I am told that the concrete comes to the building site in a mixer. TV does not make their own. I suspect that the water used in our mix was non-potable and had a high amount of minerals, organics of some kind in the batch that we got.

After the concrete dried, what showed up is what I can only call "mineral blush".... dark, mildewed looking patches that are permanent. Some of our driveways have very little or none, others have very large, obvious patches. One driveway is particularly awful looking.

Since the driveways are sound, TV will not replace them for being mottled in color.
TV (and others) have tried numerous products, but the discolorations are inherent in the concrete.

So that's why a number of us are going to have them painted/stained with a high pigment product.... for camouflage.

I didn't mean it quite like that. Sometimes I must sound so mean. I am sorry if it did. I see a lot of driveways, some I like better than others and some I would just as soon have kept plain.

I still haven't quite got into the painted driveway thingy... but I am kinda teetering. Applesof's sounds so pretty, with a palm in the middle.

[applesoffh]

Graciegirl, my comment wasn't meant for you at all. Please accept my apologies if you were offended. Jimbo, your comment was misinterpreted by me, obviously. I just got a digital camera and have absolutely no idea how to use it...yet. However, I would feel weird posting photos of the house on an open forum site. Hope you understand.

[Uptown Girl]

No apology necessary, Gracie!