Concrete Pool Deck Maintenance
You’re considering concrete for you pool deck, huh? Fantastic. Decorative concrete is quickly becoming the #1 choice in pool decking. Why is concrete such a popular option when it comes to swimming pool areas and patios?
- Cost. Concrete is a more affordable option than natural stone, and the great thing about concrete is that it can be manipulated to look exactly like stone, brick, tile or pavers.
- Longevity. Decorative concrete is a durable option that requires very little maintenance. It can withstand the harshest of elements and looks great even after years of traffic and usage.
- Eco-responsibility. Concrete as a design option for your pool deck is a “green” building choice. You conserve trees by choosing concrete over wood, and utilize materials that are plentifully found in nature, because concrete – or cement – is sand-based.
But what you really want to know is: How will I maintain my concrete swimming pool deck?
Easy maintenance starts at the beginning. Choosing a high quality surface material will reduce cracking and unsightly fading. You will need to apply a textured top coating to your concrete pool deck that is safe to walk on when wet, and cool to walk on when dry. It needs to be sturdy enough to preserve the underlying concrete from the heat of the sun and/or snow if you live in a colder climate. The finish coat will need to contain acrylic, as it will make the surface non-porous and resistant to mildew and algae.
With all that in mind, what if there was a miracle product that, even when wet, was slip resistance and made your concrete pool deck a breeze to maintain? Good news, pool lover – there is such a product. It’s called SUNDEK and SUNDEK of Washington is proud to offer this concrete application to residents of McLean,
When it comes to maintaining a concrete pool deck, it doesn’t get much easier. It truly just needs a good hosing every once in a while, as long as you first start with a high quality concrete coating product such as SUNDEK.