[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by l2ridehd

In checking this out, I have determined all types have issues.

Pavers will crack, fade, and need sand. Figure on replacing 8 to 10 every year and resealing, resanding every couple years.

Concrete overlay can de-laminate after a few years and needs to be removed and replaced at a very high cost. Probably not installed correctly if it happens in less then 5 years, but it will happen to all of them after 10 to 15 years. Also needs sealing every couple years.

Painting/staining seems to be the longer lasting lower maintenance option. Still needs resealing every couple years.

Probably the safest and better solution is to stain it with a concrete colored or off white stain and then seal. Do this every 10 years and it looks good and is low maintenance. Stain available at Sherwin Williams and can be done yourself.

Concrete stain works great. Cheap, simple and a big improvement over unfinished concrete. Just roll it on like latex paint. Plenty of colors at Home Depot. Pick one that works with your house color. Nothing fancy, just a nice clean-looking driveway and pathway.

[Susan Schonfeld]

We had thin pavers done 3 years ago and no problems at all. You have to make sure the edges are glued down good and your driveway dosen’t have broken pieces like a lot do at the bottom. They don’t fade much - get darker if you want.

[AlleneM]

Can you put concrete stain over a painted drive way?