Decorative concrete coatings, besides being an aesthetically beautiful effect, will provide years of durability to any pool deck, patio, walkway and driveway. Decorative concrete coatings can be transformed into many styles, shapes, colors, thicknesses and surface textures. There are endless options to designing the areas you plan to coat. Decorative concrete coatings can also provide you with a custom look by combining different patterns, shapes and borders.

Consider Concrete Coatings for Your New or Remodeled Swimming Pool Deck

When it comes to safety around your swimming pool, many decorative coatings provide a slip-resistant surface. This is due to having a stone texture finish, as well as a resin sand additive that can be added when the sealer is applied.

Most pool deck coatings are cooler than concrete; however, depending on the color (light to dark), decorative concrete coating temperatures will vary. Everyone's sensitivity level and heat tolerance is different, so color choice is an important factor to consider. Decorative concrete coatings are great for pool decks because you can create a variety of surface types to complement your landscape design.

Another benefit: after coating your existing pool deck, if you decide to expand your pool deck by adding additional concrete, this new concrete can be coated to match the original coatings. When the coatings are complete, you will never know the difference between the old and new areas. So, go ahead, and add on that extra concrete - as much as you want.

Does My Existing Pool Deck Coating Need to be Removed?

In most cases, no; however, if 20% of your existing coating is flaking, or delaminating, you should consider removal. A decorative concrete coating is only as good as the surface it is adhered to.

A concrete scarifier is used to remove the existing coating. Hand-grinding is important after scarification to smooth the surface. This will provide a "true and square" surface for application of the coatings.

Styles and Choices for Concrete Pool Deck Coatings

There are three application procedures for decorative concrete coatings to your pool deck:

1. Hand-Troweled Finish 2. Stamped Concrete Coating Finish 3. Spray & Knock-Down Finish

These three applications can be used in combination together to provide a unique look. For example: You can stamp a nice stone tile border around your pool deck perimeter with a spray & knock-down finish (known as Lace Texture) over the rest of the surface. This is a great look and is extremely affordable, adding a rich, upscale effect to your surroundings.

Use your imagination... the possibilities are endless!