Pool Decking

Swimming Pool Decking

A concrete pool deck must be safe, slip-resistant, and easy on the feet. Creating a deck that will last is another issue. Textures and coatings can give you a lasting deck to match your needs and weather challenges.

Creating a slip-resistant, concrete pool-deck surface can be achieved by texturing the surface or applying a slip-resistant coating. Any finish or coating should also preserve the concrete through exposure to sun, heat, cold, or rain and resist mold and mildew. While there are many coatings, finishes, and techniques designed for concrete pool decks, your local installer is likely to have a favorite. Determine first how you want your deck to look, and then find a process and product that will work for you.

Pavers

Concrete, brick, and stone are the 3 primary raw materials that pavers are made from. Each of these materials is suited for pool paving applications because they can withstand the constant effects of pool waters. It is important to note however, that stone can meet the exact desired effect of poolside paving because sandstone, limestone, and slate are evergreens, thus their ability to produce a matching effect to garden features is great.

One of the key features that pool pavers create is safety. Pavers are made to catch the chosen and desired effect of color and texture of the poolside area, whilst at the same time they endure a high wear and tear resistance, and a non-slip surface that is capable of lasting quite a long time. Hence, this feature of pool pavers is very important because of nature of kids and others to run around and play games on slippery and wet surfaces.

Affordability
Pool pavers are a very cost-effective alternative to flooring the surrounds of your swimming pool areas. Particularly if a mortar-less method of installation is applied to your Pool Pavers.

Durability
Pavers around the pool are quite durable, it is important however, to choose the right type of paver material if you have a salt water pool. Simply consult your manufacturer for advice.

Strength
The right type of paver for the pool areas will be strong enough to withstand the effects of water splashing, foot traffic and the effects of salt water.

Easy Installation
Pavers can be so simple to install around the pool, particularly if you are not using mortar to hold them in place, in this case it is probably easy enough for you to do-it-yourself.

Non-Slip Surface
The key advantage to pool pavers is knowing that they will be slip-resistant, for it is so important to know that your family will be safe when playing around the pool and enjoying themselves.

Easily Repairable
The great thing about pavers is that they can be so easily repaired, simply by removing and replacing single pavers. Pavers are very cost-effective when it comes to repairs and maintenance.

Wide Variety
Pool pavers are so versatile and the patterns and design possibilities are endless. Pavers can create a range of looks to suite your pool area, for they are available in various colors, textures, shapes and sizes.

Uro-Tile

Uro-Tile is a concrete and acrylic product that is made to resemble virtually any surface, including Mexican tile, flagstone, slate, natural stone, wood planking and coral rock.

It is an idea surface that has been used for over 17 years in both indoor and outdoor settings, and in both warm and cold temperature climates. It is applied over concrete, metal, plaster, wood and most any other surface so long as the surface is sound and solid. Uro-Tile is highly chip and crack resistant, slip resistant, mildew resistant, stain-proof, and water-proof. Uro-Tile is a product that can take a hammer blow without cracking, It is and ideal designers product because the patterns and colors are virtually unlimited.

Pressure Cleaning and Seal

A simple power washing will bring back the look it once had. Every time it rains the gutters drip fungus spores onto the pool deck. The mold spores that dripped on the pool decks and patios will cause large green and black deposits of Saprophytic Fungus to grow in that area. This fungus arrives and collects on decks and other exterior surfaces (such as pool, patio furniture) from airborne spores. Once attached to a surface fungus begins to feed on the dead organic matter including any organic materials used in the manufacturing process of the item it has attached itself to, so in effect it begins to break down every surface it attaches itself to. Pressure washing in conjunction with chemical cleaning actually removes and kills, algae, mold, mildew, fungus that causes this destructive discoloration.

Pool Deck Drains

Decks around swimming pools must be non-slip, attractive, and well drained. Florida weather pounds hard on your pool deck and we suggest contacting JT’s Pool Swimming Pool Repair and Remodeling for a deck drain quote.

Over the last twenty-five years, we have seen tile, concrete, coating systems, resilient flooring, carpet, and overlays used for pool decks.

Although many products exist in the marketplace, none perform as well as ceramic tile or concrete with a light broom finish. Concrete is such a basic and inexpensive material that it has been widely used for swimming pool decks. Although a light broom finish on concrete performs well as a non-slip floor, is easily cleaned and drains well, it is not the most attractive flooring material.

To improve its appearance, color is often added to the concrete. For projects with limited budgets, this is the best choice for a deck material. While this is one of the best decks, it is important to acknowledge that the broom finish may be abraded and require etching or sandblasting in areas to renew the non-slip capability.