ᐅ How colorfast is concrete paving?

We want to pave our driveway with "Rivona concrete pavers" in the gray/black color. The paving contractor advised against this choice, pointing out the poor color durability of concrete pavers. Over time, the color would wear off, leaving only a dirty gray surface. He considers clay pavers a better option. Is he right? What is the situation regarding the color durability of concrete paving?

Concrete pavers are also available fully colored throughout, which makes them more resistant to fading than those colored only on the surface.

With color treatments, it is generally the case that darker colors fade faster; however, it is difficult to say exactly how fast, as this depends on the pigments used and the local UV exposure.

Manufacturers of concrete pavers offer guarantees for colorfastness; you should ask the manufacturer of your preferred products about the warranty they provide for lightfastness.

Clay pavers (made from fired brick) retain their color "forever."

Of course, it depends on the quality. If only the top layer is colored, the quality deteriorates quickly. We experienced this once, and after a relatively short time, these bricks turned gray. Now we have paving bricks, and they still look good even after years.

Concrete pavers are not permanent, and I would avoid using them. Brick pavers are a good choice. Although more expensive, they are also more durable. The color lasts longer, so you can enjoy it for a longer time.

Facing bricks are naturally the ideal material, and the color lasts forever. With concrete pavers, however, it is different. It depends on the manufacturer. If the quality is not good, it can look unpleasant after a short time. It is also a matter of budget. The best approach is to look around before buying to see where these are already installed. This way, you can observe how they look after some time.

I am currently considering concrete pavers as well. I plan to pave my driveway with them in the spring. My neighbor has similar integrally colored ones, and I really like how they look. He also mentioned that they last for many years and do not lose any color.