On the other hand stamped concrete is poured as a solid surface and then embossed or textured to resemble brick flagstone slate stone tile or even wood.
Brick paver patio or stamped concrete.
Life expectancy for stamped concrete and paver driveways.
The term paver refers to thin flat stones designed for use in paving projects such as walkways patios and driveways.
With the two most common paving materials in mind deciding between patio pavers or concrete slabs is still a difficult task.
Adds a little personality but needs more maintenance.
There are paver driveways 50 years old in good condition though 40 years is a useful average.
Stamped concrete is similar to a standard slab but finished with texture to resemble flagstone brick and even wood.
Because of its unique texture and variation some would argue that stamped concrete is generally more ornate and typically ranks higher on the wow scale.
And the material itself is inexpensive too.
Covering concrete with paver bricks is much easier than pouring new concrete or laying paving stones the traditional way.
Brick pavers on the other hand are each laid by hand.
Let s use 25 years as an average lifespan.
Many of these pieces interlock which makes for a flexible system that is extremely durable.
Before laying the blocks the surface is excavated to a suitable depth and filled with the base or the foundation.
Most prevalent but also plain.
Paver stone is the most durable type of driveway commonly installed.
Both brick and concrete pavers are installed the same way and both offer years of use and durability.
The choice between brick and concrete pavers largely depends on your personal taste.
Upscale appearance with a higher price.
Others would fall into the paver party.
Stamped concrete costs about 12 a square foot to install.
It also has the exclusive ability to mimic other natural materials such as slate flagstone or brick giving it even more appeal.
Here we ll walk you through how to lay paving stones over concrete.
It requires less skill and less time and it s a whole lot easier on your back.
Concrete is a pretty easy install.
Pavers are multi colored pieces of concrete which are interlocked to form a durable surface for walkways driveways and patios.
Less costly than stone but could look just as nice.
Looks natural but may need regular replacement.
Stamped concrete driveways start showing their age in 20 30 years.
Paving stones or brick pavers are individual sections made from various materials like natural stone concrete or brick.
While often used interchangeably concrete and cement are different materials.
Pavers are precast blocks made of stone bricks tiles or cement that are placed one after the other on a readied surface.