Restoring Your Pool Deck: Resurfacing vs. Replacement

Your pool deck is the stage for your summer memories. It’s where the kids run (even when you tell them not to), where you host BBQs, and where you relax. But in Charlotte, a concrete pool deck takes a beating. Blistering sun, chlorinated water, and spills can leave it cracked, stained, or painfully hot to walk on.

If your pool deck is looking rough, you might think you need to rip it out. But tearing out concrete around a pool is a nightmare—it risks damaging the pool shell, the plumbing lines, and the coping. It is expensive, risky, and messy.

The smarter solution? Cool Deck Resurfacing. We can apply a new, specialized coating directly over your existing concrete that doesn't just look better—it actually performs better.

The "Hot Feet" Problem

Standard grey concrete absorbs heat. On a 95-degree Charlotte day, your pool deck can reach 140 degrees. That burns feet and makes the area unusable.

Our resurfacing overlays are designed with heat-reflective technology. They can lower the surface temperature of your concrete by up to 30 degrees compared to bare grey concrete. This means you can walk barefoot comfortably even in the middle of July.

Safety First: The Anti-Slip Texture

Smooth concrete and water are a dangerous combination. Slip-and-fall accidents are a major concern around pools.

We use a "knockdown" texture (often called Spray Deck or Cool Deck). We spray a cementitious coating onto the surface and then trowel down the high spots. This creates a textured, non-skid surface that provides excellent grip for wet feet, without being so rough that it hurts to walk on. It’s the perfect balance of comfort and safety.

Design Freedom

Resurfacing isn't just a repair; it's a makeover. We can customize the look to match your style:

• Color: Choose from earthy tans, cool greys, or warm terracottas to match your house or landscaping.
• Pattern: We can score patterns into the overlay to mimic large tile, flagstone, or diamond patterns.
• Borders: We can add contrasting borders to define the pool edge or separate the dining area from the splash zone.

The Process

1. Repair: We grind out and fill any cracks with flexible epoxy that moves with the concrete, preventing them from reflecting through the new coating.

2. Prep: We acid etch or grind the surface to ensure the new coating bonds molecularly to the old concrete.

3. Base Coat: We apply a solid base coat of polymer cement.

4. Texture Coat: We spray the texture layer and "knock it down" for that classic cool deck finish.

5. Top Coat: We apply two coats of high-quality, UV-resistant acrylic sealer mixed with your chosen color. This locks everything in and makes it stain-resistant against spilled drinks or pool chemicals.

Conclusion

Your pool is a luxury feature; your pool deck should match. Don't settle for cracked, hot, ugly concrete. And definitely don't risk damaging your pool with a total replacement. Resurfacing gives you a cooler, safer, more beautiful deck in just a few days. Get your backyard ready for summer now with Charlotte Concrete Repair.