Pool deck resurfacing in Port St. Lucie, FL
Cracked, stained or hot pool deck in Port St. Lucie, FL? Learn about cool deck coatings, overlays and pavers and get a free quote from a local pool contractor.
A pool deck takes sun, rain, chemicals, sunscreen and bare feet. Over the years, concrete cracks, coatings fade and peel, and surfaces get slick or too hot to walk on. Resurfacing the deck often costs much less than tearing it out and starting again.
Why decks fail
- Concrete cracks from heat, movement and soil settling
- Sealers and coatings wear off, leaving stains and a chalky surface
- Water pooling in low spots grows algae, which is slippery
- Pavers shift or sink where the base below them has washed out
- Dark surfaces get very hot in the Florida sun
Options
Cool deck coating. A thin textured coating sprayed or troweled on the concrete. It comes in many colors and is made to reflect some heat so the surface stays more comfortable under bare feet. It also hides minor surface flaws.
Concrete overlay or stamped overlay. A thicker layer applied over the old slab, which can be stamped or textured to look like stone, tile or brick.
Pavers. Concrete or stone pavers laid over a prepared base. They are easy to repair, since a single paver can be lifted and replaced, but they need a good base, and sand and joints need maintenance.
Travertine and stone. A natural stone that stays cooler than many surfaces and looks high end. It is usually more expensive, and it can need sealing and care, especially with salt water systems.
Cracks and structure
A coating is not a structural fix. A crack that moves or a slab that has dropped will usually show through a new surface within a short time. A good contractor will say how they plan to treat the cracks, whether that is routing and filling them, using a flexible membrane or lifting and leveling the slab. A slab that slopes toward the house, or toward the pool when it should drain away, should be flagged before any new surface goes on.
Slip resistance
A deck that is smooth when wet is a safety problem. Ask to see the texture on a sample, and think about who uses the pool. Textures that suit adults may be hard on children's feet, and the reverse.
Licensing and permits
Pool work in Florida must be done by a licensed pool and spa contractor, and you can check any license for free on MyFloridaLicense.com. Permits depend on the job, the city or the county, and your HOA may have a say. More detail is on the pool resurfacing page.
Some deck work may be done by general or concrete contractors, and some falls under pool contractor licensing, especially where it touches the coping or the pool structure. Ask whoever quotes the job what license they hold for the work.
What it costs
Costs are usually quoted by the square foot and depend on the surface, the prep, the crack repair and the size of the deck. A coating is often among the lower cost options, while pavers and natural stone are higher. Get a written quote that includes prep and crack repair, since those are where the cost can vary the most.
The deck meets the pool at the coping, so see pool tile and coping. If you are redoing the whole backyard, pool resurfacing can be planned in the same project.
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