Pool deck coatings make pool maintenance far simpler for your home or business in Santa Maria. In this post, SLG Concrete Coatings explain more about the benefits of sealing your pool deck surfaces.
What Is This Popular Coating for Concrete Surfaces?
Pool deck coatings in Santa Maria consist of a polyurea base and polyaspartic top coat. Both products derive from polyurethane and offer a vast improvement on the traditional epoxy concrete coating.
The coatings are highly durable and will last many years without significant maintenance. The coating is impermeable, preventing dirt and liquids from infiltrating and staining the paving or concrete underneath.
The Benefits of Coating Your Concrete Pool Deck
Durability
Pool deck coatings seal off every square foot of a surface, protecting it from the elements, traffic, and wear and tear. The polyaspartic top coat contains UV filters that protect the substrate from fading, discoloring, or becoming brittle in the sunshine and is scratch, scuff, chemical, and stain-resistant, ensuring it will last for a decade or more.
The coatings will not tear, flake, or peel during their lifespan, making them ideal for a high-traffic area in full sunlight.
Low Maintenance
Pool maintenance is annoying enough when trying to work out how to perfectly balance the water’s pH. With professional pool deck coatings, you won’t need to worry about maintaining your pool deck. Unlike standard sealants or paints, these coatings chemically bond to the surface, so you won’t have to refinish the area for many years.
Generally, the only maintenance you may need to consider is to patch damaged areas.
Easy to Clean
Paving looks impressive next to a pool, but it can be challenging to keep it pristine. Even when it is easy to rinse off the pavers, the grout in between them becomes grubby very quickly, and dirt accumulates in the grooves.
Coating the paving leaves a smooth, seamless surface that repels liquids. This property makes it very easy to spot and clean any spills and rinse the paving periodically. In most cases, all you need to do is to hose the deck to wash away dust and dirt.
If the grime still doesn’t budge, you can use a pH-neutral cleaner and soft-bristled brush instead.
One-Day Application
Who wants their pool area out of action for weeks? We apply your coating in less than a day, and you can use your deck as normal within 24 hours.
Safety
Water makes any surface more slippery. Pool deck coatings, however, are naturally high-traction surfaces. Furthermore, we can texturize the coating or incorporate additives to make it even more slip-resistant.
Another interesting aspect is that the coating insulates the surface beneath it and provides a barrier between the concrete and bare feet. The coatings are, therefore, a few degrees cooler than unsealed concrete.
Aesthetic Appeal
Homeowners love deck coatings because they are so versatile in nature. You can select from various design options to create a custom finish that suits your home. You can choose:
- Solid colors
- Quartz coatings
- Vinyl chips
- A range of other additives
Some people emulate the look of an expensive material like limestone, while others opt for something with a playful pattern. What you select depends on your tastes and needs. You can further customize your coating by opting for different formulations to combat chemicals, foot traffic, and many more issues.
Our team will discuss your options and make recommendations based on your individual needs, but the possibilities are practically endless. If you’ve always wanted a hot pink deck, we can make that happen, or we can make the surface look like expensive marble or any stone you desire.
When to Resurface Your Pool Deck
California has a wonderful climate with plenty of sunshine, but it can take a toll on your exterior surfaces. Unsealed concrete will experience expansion and contraction due to temperature extremes. Over time, the surface degrades and starts to crack and chip.
Other hazards like tree roots or improper installation may speed up this process. You should consider recoating your deck if:
- You notice that the sealant is cracking.
- The deck looks grubby and stained.
- You want to update the space.
- The concrete is beginning to crack and chip.
Our Process
SLG Concrete Coatings is your go-to contractor because of our strict quality control. We work with the best materials and install them to the highest quality standards. Our experts have the experience, training, and skill to deliver consistent results every time.
Our process is simple but highly effective:
- We even the surface by grinding down the flooring to ensure it is even and to remove unsightly marks. This step ensures that the final coating is smooth and bubble-free.
- Next, we lay the base coat to create a solid foundation on which we can apply the decorative accents.
- Depending on what decorative elements you select, we apply vinyl chips, quartz, or pigments. We hand cast these elements, ensuring no two coatings look alike. We then allow the base coat to cure.
- We smooth the base coat, removing any chips that may protrude above the surface.
- Finally, we pour the final polyaspartic top coat and, if necessary, pour in the anti-slip additive.
Contact Us for Pool Deck Coatings in Santa Maria
Contact Santa Maria’s go-to team to discuss pool deck coatings and get your free estimate. Call SLG Concrete Coatings at (805) 934-3881 today!
