Most people decide to replace their concrete patios when their existing concrete is cracked and stained. With many shapes, sizes, colors and textures available, patio pavers are the best option when it comes to replacing or building a new patio.
Patio pavers are an affordable alternative to concrete. You can expect a new patio paver installation to cost between $8 and $12 per square foot from a properly licensed, bonded and insured contractor. Those prices are comparable to a decorative stamped concrete. With the cost of patio pavers going down and the attraction it creates, patio pavers are the main ingredient to giving your patio the facelift it deserves.
Adding paver borders around the perimeters of your patio or planter beds will give your garden a finished look. Create a solid banding with a rectangular or square stone that has a contrasting color to the rest of your patio pavers. This will identify the end of the patio and the start of the planters. Use these border stones around any steps, pool deck coping, Walls, BBQ’s and so on. This will add a custom appearance to your patio pavers.
Using different patterns will subtly let you know when you’re navagating through different parts of a homes yard. You might enter a back yard patio walking down a beautiful pave stone walkway laid in an inviting running bond pattern, then as you approach the patio that pattern can seamlessly break out into a random pattern which identifies the entertaining area. It’s difficult to do that with poured concrete.
Using patio pavers around your pool deck is safe. When pavers get wet, the stone will not become slippery. Patio pavers are also convenient for subterranean repairs. Pool decks always have water and drainage lines underground that often need repairs. Simply lift your patio pavers in the affected area, make any needed repairs and reinstall the pavers. This will not leave any visible patches and will cost nothing compared to removing and re-pouring concrete.
The warranties for patio pavers are unmatched with the use of other pavement materials. It is safe to say a patio paver installation will last you as long as you own your home, and longer. You should never have to replace the patio again. If you happen to stain or chip any pavers, you can easily re move and replace the stones. If you BBQ and have ever dropped a greasy hamburger patty on your concrete, you know it stains. It will stain your patio pavers too, however, the difference is you can replace the 2 or 3 pavers that are stained without touching any others. This eliminates costly repairs and eliminates the frustration of you having to look at that grease stain for as long as your patio is there.
