Concrete Pool Deck Resurfacing

Concrete Pool Deck Resurfacing

This article go over the best pool deck coating options, color options, and how much pool deck resurfacing will cost. If you're getting tired of the look of your old pool deck and want something new without spending too much money, then resurfacing it is the best option.  The overlay is a thin layer of cement, sand, polymer resins, and other additives to repair and update concrete surfaces.  There is no need to tear down or pour new concrete but the end result is a like new finish.

WHAT IS THE BEST POOL DECK COATING?
These are the options for resurfacing your pool deck:

• Concrete pool deck paint: This option is inexpensive and is easy to apply but that also means that it will need to be reapplied every year.  This must be considered in the additional maintenance cost in the long term.
• Spray texture overlay: This option provides a texture that is perfect in barefoot areas. There are many ways to customize this with custom colors, scorelines, and aggregate effects. This is sometimes also referred to as a cool deck or knockdown finish.
• Stamped concrete overlay: A stamped overlay is a way to repair and add a decorative component that looks like brick, stone, or even wood.  Although this is more expensive, compared to a new concrete pour, it is a more cost-effective option.

Current overlay products on the market blend resins with sand, cement and other additives to improve performance, appearance, slip resistance and the ability to bond to the existing concrete.  Some coating systems resist damage from salt, pool chemicals, UV exposure, freeze-thaw conditions, and abrasion.

WHAT  CUSTOM COLORS ARE AVAILABLE?
One of the best things about resurfacing is that it allows you to personalize your pool deck. Popular colors for pool decks include shades of brown, tan or gray that blend well with the natural surroundings. The myriad of color choices means you can make it uniquely yours and as bold as you want.  These are some of the coloring options:

• Integral coloring is mixed into the material which makes it a great base because the color is consistent all the way through.
• Color hardeners are a dry shake powder applied to the surface of the concrete, usually before stamping.  They provide a bit more intense color palette, and improve the surface strength.
• Surface-applied color are stains, dyes and tinted release agents that can be used in conjunction with the first two options. The colors applied to the surface create variations that help make textures look more like the natural materials they resemble.

WHAT  IS THE COST TO RESURFACE A POOL DECK?
Resurfacing your pool deck will be more economical than having it demolished with a new pour. Basic pool deck resurfacing costs $3-$5 per square foot, as opposed to $6-$10 per sq ft to pour a new surface before customization and any decorative options are accounted for.  It might seem an easy job, but it is highly recommended that you find a knowledgeable and experienced contractor to make sure the project is done correctly.

​HOW DO YOU RESURFACE A POOL DECK?
Concrete overlays can be trowel applied or sprayed on to most sound concrete surfaces. Some systems can also be stamped or stenciled to achieve the same patterns possible with new concrete.
Here are the steps you can expect when your contractor is resurfacing your pool deck:

1. Prepare - the surface might be ground or treated with chemicals
2. Clean - any dust or debris will be removed with a broom and hose or pressure washer
3. Mix - the overlay product will be mixed, along with any integral colors
4. Apply - the material is sprayed or troweled on, and decorative treatments are added
5. Seal - once cured, a sealer will be applied to make your pool deck last for years