Stamped overlays vs. staining old slabs: Which held up better for you?

I just finished a patio job in Austin where the homeowner wanted me to pick between a stamped overlay and acid staining the existing 20 year old slab. I went with the overlay since the base had some cracks, but now I'm seeing a bit of peeling near the edges after 6 months. Has anyone else had trouble with overlays on older concrete, or is staining the safer bet long term?

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drew7914d ago

Make sure your base coat had the right moisture barrier before anything else.