Stone Carpet vs. Patch-&-Paint and Paver Options
The safest—and fastest—way to fix cracked walkways and steps
Feature | Stone Carpet Pebble Overlay |
Patch & Paint | Concrete Pavers |
---|---|---|---|
Trip-Hazard Elimination | ✓ Seamless finish (fills cracks & spalls) |
◻︎ Crack lines often telegraph | ◻︎ Slabs can wobble if base shifts |
Slip Safety (Wet) | ✓ High—textured grip | ✕ Low (smooth paint film) |
◻︎ Variable (depends on paver texture) |
Demolition Needed | ✓ None—overlay existing slab | ✓ None | ✕ Full tear-out & base prep |
Install Time* | ✓ 1 day Walkable in 6 h |
1 day (but 72-h cure) | 3–5 days |
Weed / Ant Intrusion | ✓ None (seamless) | N/A | ✕ Yes (joint sand) |
Custom Colours & Borders | ✓ 1 000 + blends | Limited tints | Limited paver colours |
Routine Maintenance | ✓ Hose or broom; reglaze 2–3 yrs |
Re-paint 3–5 yrs | Re-sand & seal joints |
Residential Warranty† | ✓ 3-Year Limited | 0–1 yr cosmetic only | Varies (usually none) |
Investment Level ‡ | $$ Mid-range | $ Lowest | $$$ High |
*Typical timeline for a 100–150 sq ft front walkway in Southern CA.
†Warranty covers adhesion failure & non-substrate cracking; routine maintenance required.
‡Relative cost; exact pricing depends on slab condition & square footage.