Pool deck resurfacing is a good solution for a pool deck that has cracked or scaled after exposure to various elements. It saves the deck from further damage while also restoring it to its original attractive appearance.
As a general rule of thumb, if the pool deck has damages but is still structurally sound and will not disintegrate, it is generally a better and more cost-effective option to simply resurface the deck.
Pool Deck Resurfacing
Pool deck resurfacing involves the application of a concrete overlay over the existing pool deck. An overlay is composed of various materials like silica and hardeners to create a surface that will look exactly like concrete. It can be then stamped, decorated, and stained just like concrete.
Pool deck resurfacing is a good solution for a pool deck that has cracked or scaled after exposure to various elements. It saves the deck from further damage while also restoring it to its original attractive appearance.
As a general rule of thumb, if the pool deck has damages but is still structurally sound and will not disintegrate, it is generally a better and more cost-effective option to simply resurface the deck.
Pool Deck Replacement
On the other hand, pool deck replacement involves the complete removal of a pool deck with the intention of replacing it with a brand new one. The exact process will depend on the material that was originally used for the deck.
For concrete decks, a replacement is often a complicated and dangerous task because of the chemicals and tools involved and should be left to professionals. It is also a costly process that is labor-intensive and time-consuming. And once the concrete has been repoured, you are faced with the additional costs of decorating the pool deck.
There is no real rule that can be applied to all cases when it comes to deck replacement but generally, one will only need a replacement when the pool deck has started to crumble off and is no longer structurally sound.
