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A Weekly Newsletter about Decorative Concrete            June 4,  2009
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What to Watch: Video Series on Concrete Pool Decks

Pool deck coping video

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. He also offers tips on pool deck layout, decorative concrete copings and choosing the right pool deck size and shape.

Pool Deck Surface Ideas

Pool Coping Selection

Pool Deck Layout

Pool Deck Size & Shape

Pool Deck Safety Tips

Concrete pool decks can be slippery when wet, but there are easy ways to improve the traction without detracting from the decorative appearance, such as exposing the aggregate.

 Exposed-aggregate pool deck

Get advice on how to make your pool deck surface slip resistant, along with other pool deck safety tips.

Free Concrete Pool Decks Catalog

Download this free Concrete Network catalog to see more pool deck design options, color choices and patterns.

Concrete Pool Decks catalog



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How to Add Splash to Your Concrete Pool Deck

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Davis Colors pool deckMany swimming  pool owners actually spend more time lounging on the deck surrounding the pool than in the water doing the backstroke, which makes the deck even more essential as an element in good pool design. With decorative concrete, the options for the look of your pool deck are unlimited, and with a few additional enhancements, you can create a resort-like atmosphere perfect for a backyard staycation. Here are five tips for making your concrete pool deck the ultimate summer retreat.

Jim Peterson,
The Concrete Network

1. Add pattern, color and texture.
Stamped concrete pool deckConcrete pool decks can be finished in a variety of ways to complement your home's exterior decor or other landscaping elements. By adding color, texture or pattern, you can make the deck a focal point while improving skid resistance. Options include stamped concrete, stenciling and exposed aggregate. See these concrete pool deck surface ideas.

2. Install a decorative concrete coping.
Stenciled pool deckTo further enhance your pool and deck, install a decorative cast-concrete coping around the pool edge. With concrete, you have the versatility to choose any shape, style or color desired, from a bull-nose edge to faux concrete rock stained to mimic natural stone.See more pool deck coping examples.

3. Provide built-in seating.
Concrete seat wallsIn addition to patio furniture, concrete seat walls and combination benches and planter boxes can provide permanent seating as well as decorative interest.Get more tips for using concrete seat walls.

4. Create a natural environment with concrete rockscapes.
Concrete rockscapeA big trend in pool design is creating a natural-looking atmosphere, complete with boulders and rock formations. Faux concrete rock features can be molded, textured, and colored to replicate the look and feel of real stone, plus they eliminate the inconvenience and expense of hauling hefty boulders.

5. Add concrete fountains and water features.
Concrete waterfallTurn your pool deck into a water park by installing architectural concrete fountains or man-made waterfalls. These features not only add beauty and drama, they also muffle unwanted noise from nearby traffic and neighboring homes. See our water features photo gallery.

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