re: I need concrete patio resurfacing ideas

Sounds like you’re going to have to stain it if you don’t want to spend a lot of money. You can’t really resurface with a thin layer of additional textured concrete as it will just chip away over time. Concrete folks don’t like to pour less than 3 inches thick. Also it will probably crack again where it cracked before.

If you are willing to spend then check out outdoor porcelain pavers. They’re thin and you can select different textures from stone to wood.

Belgrade Porcelain Pavers