Acrylic Pool Deck Resurfacing in Jacksonville, FL
Our Jacksonville acrylic pool deck contractors can resurface any type of concrete and install a high quality decorative coating that looks attractive, grips your feet, and prevents the ground from overheating in the Florida sun. Acrylic pool deck coatings are ideal for decks, patios, walkways, driveways, and more. The knock-down texture is easy for us to apply, cures quickly, and can be stained in many different colors.
Concrete is one of the most popular pool deck surfaces in Jacksonville, but there’s a problem – when it becomes wet, it gets very slippery. So, what is a homeowner to do? The answer is refinishing the swimming pool deck surface with an acrylic layer. Acrylic is a synthetic resin that is thinly applied to the top of an existing concrete pool deck to change its appearance and texture. The primary purpose of an acrylic pool deck coating is safety, but it certainly doesn’t hurt that it comes in a huge variety of colors and textures that can be made to match any style home or building, residential or commercial.
Advantages of Acrylic Pool Deck Coatings
The first advantage of an acrylic pool deck coating is that it’s a non-slip surface. The texture provides much needed grip, which prevents you from falling when it gets wet.
The second advantage is that it can be manufactured to emulate the look of almost any other pool deck surface, from sandstone to brick pavers, at a much lower cost. Some of the most popular colors are dry sand, wet sand, Terra Cotta, leather, light gray, and dark gray. And, you’ll often pay less than half what you would have for another other pool deck material.
The third benefit of this sheen coating is that it’s resistant to stains and fading from UV rays; this helps to preserve the look of your pool deck for a longer time.
Last, the acrylic layer acts as a sealant that prevents concrete from cracking during the transition of the seasons.
Disadvantages of an Acrylic Pool Deck Coating
The single disadvantage of an acrylic pool deck coating is the price, which varies significantly by brand. Cheap versions can be found at the local hardware store, while professional grade acrylic is typically only available to contractors.
Jacksonville Kool Deck Installation
We offer kool deck installation in Jacksonville as an alternative solution. Kool Deck is a synthetic, colored cement texture that can be applied to concrete pool decks as an environmentally safe alternative to acrylic. Kool deck coatings come in an assortment of colors, including Sand Buff, Adobe Buff, Aztec Gold, Aqua, Birch Gray, Rose Pink, Coral Peach, Sedona Tan, T5, Terra Cotta, and Mauve. Darker color variations absorb and retain more heat, but overall, it can lower the ground temperature by more than 10 degrees. So, there won’t be any more burning you feet when you walk around your pool. Overall, the maintenance on an acrylic lace pool deck is a breeze, since you can simply sweep off any debris and scrub the surface with soap and water to clean it. The disadvantages of kool decking is the difficulty of installation and potential fading with sun exposure. Professional contractors are needed to ensure that the cement surface properly adheres to the concrete. Additionally, because UV rays cause the surface to fade over time, Kool Deck patches may not match the color perfectly.
If the concrete surface around your swimming pool needs restoration or repair, consider installing an acrylic pool deck instead of pavers. Proper installation requires a flat surface and several preparation steps. If not done properly, the coating will not have the intended effect and will not last long either, so we recommend hiring a licensed concrete contractor in Jacksonville with experience in this specific service.