Comparison

Concrete	Stamped Concrete	Asphalt	Flagstone	Gravel	Paving Stone

Poor Not Flexible Will crack.	Poor Not Flexible. Will crack.	Poor Cracks from freeze/thaw. Settlement and salt deterioration.	Moderate Likely to chip and/or crack. Individual, large stones allow for some flexibility.	Moderate Flexible but not permanent. Will not crack.	High Extremely Flexible. Lifetime warranty against cracking.
Moderate Oil and other stains hard to remove. Ugly cracks are likely to occur that are relatively difficult and expensive to repair.	Moderate Oil and other stains hard to remove. Ugly cracks are likely to occur that are relatively difficult and expensive to repair.	High Wear and weather will break down surface. Black seal coat required every 2-3 years.	Moderate Oil and other stains hard to remove. Large and unique shapes make difficult to match and replace.	Moderate Replaced and leveled regularly. Ruts can form relatively quickly, marring the appearance.	Low Most stains are hidden, pavers are easily flipped or replaced. Lifetime warranty against chipping and cracking.
Poor Difficult and Expensive to repair. Can not repair without ugly scar marks.	Poor Difficult and Expensive to repair. Can not repair without ugly scar marks.	Poor Errodes from oil drippings. Rut and pothole repairs leave visible patches.	Poor Large pieces make it difficult to replace. Replaced flagstone must be the proper size and fit.	Moderate Not prone to chipping or cracking, however maintaining requires regular replacement and leveling	High Pavers small, uniform shape make them easy to replace. Pavers with stains can be flipped.
Limited Available in grey or light brown can be colored throughout or on surface only.	Limited Stamped concrete looks artificial. Few color options.	Limited Stamped asphalt looks painted and artificial. Few color options.	Limited Limited to natural colors and shapes. Very similiar design styles.	Limited Limited to natural colors and shapes. Design patterns or styles are limited to the shape of the lauyout..	High Widest range of surface finishes, colors, shapes, and sizes. Wide variety in design styles.