High-Traction, Heat-Friendly Overlays

These finishes are our most popular for busy pool areas where comfort and safety are primary concerns:

• Lace Knockdown Finish (Kool Deck): This highly requested finish is the perfect solution for built-in texture. It is sprayed and then immediately "knocked down" to create a non-slip, heat-friendly surface. The resulting profile is comfortable under bare feet and ideal for mitigating heat gain.
• Skip Trowel Finish: Applied by hand in a non-slip pattern, this cement-based overlay creates subtle, handcrafted movement. It provides excellent traction and pairs well with both traditional and contemporary homes.

Decorative and Custom Finishes

For unique aesthetics, we offer specialized options that enhance the look of your pool surround:

• Stamped Concrete Overlays: Achieve the detailed appearance of travertine, flagstone, slate, or board-form plank without the cost or demo required for real materials. We imprint a ¼ inch cement overlay with professional stamps, adding layered color staining for depth before final sealing.
• Granite Grip Texture Coating: For a clean, modern, speckled look that resembles fine aggregate but is easier to maintain. This coating is sprayed over a smooth coat, helping to mask minor surface blemishes and even out underlying color variation.
• Solid Stain with Sealer: Provides a crisp, uniform tone, ideal for clients preferring a streamlined aesthetic.

Pool Deck Resurfacing and Restoration

For existing concrete that is structurally sound but shows cosmetic wear, resurfacing is the fastest and most economical path to a like-new deck. Our detailed restoration process ensures strong adhesion and a beautiful finish:

• Meticulous Preparation: We use pressure washing, degreasing, and mechanical surface profiling to prepare the concrete.
• Crack and Damage Repair: Our technicians professionally repair cracks with two-part epoxy, and address spalls, scaling, and efflorescence.
• Overlay Application: We install the decorative overlay of your choice, apply integral color or custom stains, and finish with a premium clear topcoat.

This approach is specifically engineered for concrete that suffers from faded color, minor surface cracking, or general cosmetic wear.

Color Systems and Protective Sealers

We utilize superior color systems to make your pool deck "sing." We offer a wide palette of desert-friendly neutrals, cool greys, warm tans, and custom blends.

• Staining Options: Choose semi-transparent stains to create soft marbling that enhances the deck's texture, or solid color systems for a crisp, uniform appearance.
• Sealers: Every deck is sealed with a premium topcoat chosen for the use environment. Penetrating sealers reduce water absorption and resist stains, while film-forming acrylic or polyurethane sealers enhance color and provide a slight sheen. For all wet zones and gentle slopes, we can include a fine traction additive to increase grip without altering the aesthetic appearance.

Comfort, Safety, and Maintenance in the Desert

Heat and safety are non-negotiable in the desert. Finishes like Lace Knockdown and Skip Trowel are popular not only for their high traction but also because they tend to run cooler than dense, dark surfaces.

Upkeep is simple:

1. Rinse regularly to remove dust and chemicals.
2. Clean with a mild detergent when needed.
3. Plan a reseal every two to three years to protect color, control UV fade, and extend the life of your coating.

From cool deck resurfacing to stamped concrete overlays, we tailor each project to your style, budget, and maintenance goals.