[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

To me River rock is a “big fat NO”. There is no design in it and it just looks strange in a driveway application. I have seen it a couple of times in driveways near my house and on one of them the river rock coating is coming loose and pealing where it meets the curb

I understood river rock driveways in TV is a "big fat NO" anyway. Not allowed.
My sister and brother in law live in Virginia and houses in their neighborhood all have river rock driveways. They have been in their house for over 30 years and the driveway still looks great. I guess it depends on who puts it down whether the rocks stay in place. Oh and theirs have never been coated. Just natural.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

I'm torn whether to do pavers, paint or river rock on driveway would love to hear pros and cons and recommendations please?

Time to make a decision!

[tombpot]

Why bother then you have to maintain it

[NotGolfer]

In our neighborhood the painted drive-ways have faded. While the aesthetics of pavers or paint is nice (and expensive), we're sticking with good 'ole concrete!!

[Ski Bum]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

How? Where is box to type in?

There is not a way to search from this page, the thread post. Click on the brown and green "Talk of the Villages" icon at the top. That will take you to the main page where you will find a search box.

A lot of veteran members here complain about threads that have been done extensively. Personally, it doesn't bother me. If it's a repeat, I just skip it. There are so many topics I wouldn't think to ask about.

Like the palm tree pruning thread today. Apparently, it's been done before. But we are new here and had no idea. If you want to attract and keep new members, you might need to tolerate a few repeats.

[Cincinnatus]

I have had pavers at two locations. I think they are a nightmare. I urge you to go with concrete.
Good luck on your project.

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

I'm torn whether to do pavers, paint or river rock on driveway would love to hear pros and cons and recommendations please?

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

To me River rock is a “big fat NO”. There is no design in it and it just looks strange in a driveway application. I have seen it a couple of times in driveways near my house and on one of them the river rock coating is coming loose and pealing where it meets the curb

The contractor who installed river rock in this area unfortunately died in a motorcycle accident. I don't know if there are any others. We put down concrete overlay over ten years ago. It is a hassle trying to find people to repair and maintain it. They either go out of business, don't respond, or do sloppy work. So before committing to any type of driveway treatment, it'd be wise to figure out if there is a pool of contractors available to maintain it.

[chenault55]

The person asked for opinions.

[aallbrand]

Save your money they all have cons. Whats wrong with good old fashion concrete driveways. Any of the treatments create issues. If you ask 10 people who put in pavers or had coatings applied most will tell you they would not do it again.

[Lottoguy]

This is how I feel about owning a pool. Had one up north and NEVER again.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

How? Where is box to type in?

This is a link to many prior discussions.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...rchid=21171554

[fingerlaker]

As many have already indicated here, I would definitely stay away from pavers, for all of the good reasons already stated.

[meme5x]

Agree about pavers..very expensive to maintain..know I overpaid to get sand fill in and sealed..

[mulligan]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

If you choose to go with pavers, please do it the correct way by removing the concrete and have the pavers properly set in sand as a base. Many homeowners have the pavers installed as a veneer on top of the concrete to get away cheap! If you do it that way you will be guaranteed to have the pavers pop and become dislodged over time.

The rip out may seem right to you, but the deed restrictions say NO. You must maintain a poured concrete driveway. If you must have a paver finish, they must be the thin ones.

[butlerperkins@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

I'm torn whether to do pavers, paint or river rock on driveway would love to hear pros and cons and recommendations please?

2022 0308 Tuesday @ 11:14
2019
When I first visited TV, I stayed with a friend in the Village of Rio Ponderosa. Often during the days (evenings), we strolled through her neighborhood. It was during those walks that the beauty of home ownership really began to settle in - the beauty of home ownership in The Villages, in Florida. The care taken for the homes and yards was startling. The variety of designs on the driveways was "icing on the cake".

I believe that you should take heed from those who mention the "restrictions" (stipulations) placed on driveways in TV, but make your home your sanctuary. I do fervently believe that creating a design on your driveway is yet another special feature about TV.