Pool Decks

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Stamped Concrete and Other Popular Pool Deck Surfaces

Installing and Maintaining Concrete Pool Decks

Resurfacing Existing Concrete Pool Decks

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One of the biggest trends in outdoor design today is a decorative concrete pool deck, a colored, textured and inviting area surrounding the pool that does more than provide a safe, slip-resistant deck for sunbathing and barbecuing. Inground pool decks are now given nearly as much attention as the interior design of the home.

Decorative concrete has opened the doors to creating pool decks that complement the exterior of the home, meld with the outdoor environment, and replicate exotic and traditionally expensive materials such as slate, stone or even wood.

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Scott Cohen of The Green Scene, an award-winning designer of eye-catching concrete hardscapes, shows stunning examples of three popular pool deck options: stamped concrete, concrete pavers and exposed aggregate. These materials can be used alone or in combination to create an endless variety of custom looks. They also provide good skid resistance, which is essential for pool deck surfaces.

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Sometimes referred to as cement pool decks, the choices available for designing a truly unique, functional, and affordable pool deck are at your fingertips.

The benefits of concrete are many. It can provide an extremely durable surface, as compared to a wooden deck or even stone. With the new techniques for stamping and applying decorative concrete, any look can be created at a fraction of the cost.

"Concrete today is extremely flexible in its application." --Silvano Salvatici of Sublime Concrete Solutions LLC. in Fairview, TX.