Compare Pavers to Concrete

Here is helpful information if you want to compare pavers to concrete. Although they both have there pros and cons and listed below, there are four main areas to take a look at. These are the looks, costs, maintenance and longevity.

Three Main Points

Of course you have to like the look. However, if you like pavers more than concrete, read on to see how you can really make concrete quite exciting.

Concrete will always be less expensive than pavers. However, how much less costly depends on the square footage of your walkway, patio or driveway.

The worst maintenance nightmare is concrete cracking. The colder the climate where you live, the more chances it will crack.

Advantages

PAVERS

Numerous colors and patterns

Easy installation

No cracking of joints

Bluestone look available

Coordinating decorative block

Easy repair

CONCRETE

Less expensive

Solid color looks good with walls

Can acid wash for interesting look

Can add custom color to the concrete

Disadvantages

PAVERS

Can get weeds in joints

More expensive

More difficult to match with other materials

CONCRETE

Cracking can occur
*Important*

Plain look (unless you stamp or pattern it)

More on Concrete

Adding Color and Patterns

All about adding color, creating patterns and stamped concrete.

Exciting Walkways

Tips and ideas for creating concrete walkways.

Exciting Photos

See more concrete patio pictures for more ideas. Also visit the Scofield website for even more ideas.

For more help, here are some of my ebooks for you to take a look at. They have been a source of great professional information for many of my visitors.