Discover the best pool deck coating for your project, see color options and find out how much pool deck resurfacing costs
By Sarah Hutchinson | Updated July 1, 2025
Tired of your boring pool deck? Concrete pool deck resurfacing can spice up your old pool deck without the hassle of tearing out the old concrete and pouring new.
Pool deck resurfacing is a process that either repairs damaged concrete surfaces or updates their look. When applying an overlay product, the contractor is adding strength to your pool deck, patio or other surface. The overlay is typically a thin layer of cement, sand, polymer resins and other additives.
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Below is an overview of the most popular resurfacing options for pool decks. Contact a contractor near you for help deciding which option is best for your pool.
Many of today’s overlay products mix resins with cement, sand, and other additives. This improves performance, slip resistance, appearance, and bonding to the existing concrete. Some coatings used for concrete pool deck resurfacing resist damage from salt, pool chemicals, UV exposure, freeze-thaw conditions, and abrasion.
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One of the best things about resurfacing is that it allows you to bring life to a colorless pool deck. Popular colors for pool decks include shades of brown, tan or gray that blend well with the natural surroundings. However, the color choices are limitless—we’ve seen white, blue, black and bold color combinations used on pool deck coatings.
There are many coloring options for your pool deck refinishing project. Here are the most common choices:
Tip: Skilled contractors can mix custom colors or apply special effects by hand to mimic bluestone or other materials.
What the Pros Say
"Cementitious coatings like Cem-Coat Plus are the go-to solution for complete pool deck makeovers. They give you so many options for color, allowing worn-out surfaces to be transformed into beautiful, long-lasting finishes.”
Resurfacing your pool deck will be more affordable than having it torn out and replaced. Pool deck resurfacing starts at $3-$5 per square foot, while pouring a new surface starts at $6-$10 per sq ft. Of course, the price will rise as you add customize with decorative options.
See a more detailed analysis of pool deck costs.
It may be tempting to do your resurfacing project yourself, but it is better to hire a professional contractor. The contractor will use their knowledge and experience to ensure the project meets your expectations. They will finish on time and without mistakes.
You can spray or trowel apply concrete overlays to most sound concrete surfaces. You can also stamp or stencil some systems to achieve the same patterns possible with new concrete.
Here are the steps you can expect when your contractor is resurfacing your pool deck:
Tip: Some coatings are formulated to dry quickly, making it possible to give a pool deck a decorative makeover in as little as a day.
The transformations that take place are impressive, see for yourself with these pool deck before and afters:
A hotel’s indoor pool deck had chemical and hard water stains, plus the surface was rough and unfriendly to bare feet. An acrylic overlay was used to provide a fresh color scheme, and a smooth, slip-resistant finish.
See the full project profile: Hotel Pool Deck Resurfacing
This residential pool deck was badly cracked and settling in spots. It was transformed using a special cast-in-place concrete overlay featuring a fieldstone pattern and decorative medallion.
See the full project profile: Resurfaced Concrete Pool Deck Makes a Big Splash
A micro-topping polymer was used to give the deck around this swimming pool the appearance of colored concrete.
See the full project profile: Pool Deck Goes from Boring to Beautiful with Microtopping Polymer
Project: Pool deck resurfacing with Sundek of Houston
Homeowner: Houston Family
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Homeowner Feedback: "The guy was a true artist... the effort that it took for him to get the finish that we wanted on here... I would recommend them, and I have recommended them to a lot of people."
Sundek of Houston: A Family's SunStone Pool Deck Revival
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By Bob Harris, The Decorative Concrete Institute, Temple, Ga.
from Concrete Oasis Co. in Malvern, PA
from Conart Systems, Inc. in Carlsbad, California.
Contractor Turns Boring Backyard into Outrageous Oasis
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Pool deck resurfacing is great for covering up cracks or other imperfections. But there are many ways to get a fresh look, without having to apply a coating.
Here are more options for beautifying your pool deck:
Resurfacing is an effective way to upgrade worn or outdated concrete pool decks at hotels, waterparks, apartment complexes, and municipal pools. It can improve safety, refresh the appearance, and extend the life of the concrete without the expense of a full replacement.
If you manage a commercial property, resurfacing your pool deck is a cost-effective way to attract guests and maintain a clean, safe environment for years to come.