At the Decorative Concrete Experts, we get very busy this time of year and are often asked if we can complete a job before a major holiday. The call volume goes up a week before Spring Break, Easter, and Memorial Day. The problem is that we are generally scheduled out for two to three weeks. Additionally, some pool decks take almost a week to complete. With just about every service that we offer excluding a simple repaint, the deck needs to cure for as much as five to seven days before heavy use. We stay very busy because we do great work at a fair price. If you do have a tight deadline, we will do our best to complete the pool deck in the time alotted, but we can do a better job and work with less stress by scheduling the work well in advance. Don’t get stuck with a contractor that isn’t busy for good reasons. With that said, we have a crew out today on a pool deck repaint that was signed yesterday so that the customer has the area ready for an Easter party next weekend.
The off season is the best time to get your pool deck into shape. I offer an affordable package to update your pool area that covers most of the common problems that we see with older surfaces.
Your deck will be a great candidate for an inexpensive update as long as there are no hollow spots or multiple areas where the surface is flaking up. Identifying hollow spots can be easily done with a hammer by simply dragging the smooth face along the deck and listening for sound variations. If hollow areas are present, they will always get worse over time and I don’t recommend spending the money to clean and repaint a surface with these issues. You can contact me to discuss courses of action if your experiencing hollow spots and/or flaking. Click here for our spray texture page regarding pool deck resurfacing.
Pool deck repaints are very routine for us and customers can almost always be given an accurate estimate over the phone. For this type of work we generally only do in person price quotations for very large residential pools and commercial projects. To get the most accurate estimate you will need to provide the size of the area in square feet, details about the condition of the surface, and job site conditions such as steps, screen enclosures, and prevalence of cracks in the deck. With this information I can give a very accurate estimate on the cost of the job. Click here for more information on painting your pool deck. The Orlando Sentinel also has an informative article on painting your pool deck.
If you decide that the estimate for the proposed work sounds fair, I will schedule a date for the job to get completed. On that date I will personally meet with you to walk over the deck and take note of any imperfections and issues that need to be addressed. I will also confirm measurements on the deck and write up a detailed contract before any work takes place. The crew starts by thoroughly cleaning the surface with a commercial duty pressure washer to ensure that any contaminants that may affect how the new coating adheres are removed. Next, any areas that are chipped or damaged can be repaired and blended into the deck. Cracks are filled with a high quality sealant that prevents insect damage and erosion from water. The sealant also helps blend the cracks into the deck so that they are not as noticeable. Depending on weather and job site conditions, the pool deck paint may be either sprayed or rolled onto the surface. Multiple coats are applied to ensure durability and even coverage. The normal length of time to complete this process on an average residential pool deck is one day. Our schedule tends to fill up quickly as the weather warms, so call me today at 407-342-8552 to schedule your pool deck project.
I was contacted by a customer in Hernando, FL that purchased a foreclosed home and he was in the process of fixing the home’s problems. The pool deck was in poor condition and the back patio once had outdoor carpet. After it was removed it left behind an unsightly adhesive coating. During the consultation with the homeowner, the decision was made to remove the adhesive on the patio and apply an acrylic texture on the pool deck and patio areas.
Removing adhesive left behind from outdoor carpet and prepping surface for new decorative concrete.
It is essential to properly prepare the surface when you overlay with a decorative concrete material. Removal of the existing coating was critical to the longevity of the finished surface. Simply covering the previous coating can lead to delamination issues in the future. After all of the coating was removed, we applied a base coat with bonding additives to ensure the acrylic texture was on a level surface and was properly adhered to the existing concrete.
We take the time to protect your pool tile and screen enclosure while installing the new deck
This customer went from having an unsightly patio and an aged pool deck to a brand new decorative concrete surface that will provide years of use with outstanding durability. Contact us today by calling me at 407-342-8552. We proudly serve Orlando and the surrounding areas.
Decorative texture used in a pool deck/patio remodel Hernando, FL
