Things To Do In Pool Deck Resurfacing

By Kelli Townsend


When you want to have a new look in your pool deck, the best way to do is to resurface it. Pool deck resurfacing takes a lot of time to work but it can help you to have a newer and attractive area in your backyard. It is also helpful to maintain this to avoid accidents that might occur in the future.

One thing to consider in the project is the cost. It always involves with money. The cost of the projects varies in the types and the size of it. There is a way to resurface it by yourself. If you are planning to do this job, you need to make sure that you research and study the process of resurfacing.

This job takes a lot of materials. Some of the materials you will is the concrete mixer, muriatic acid, trowels, broom, tile saw, pneumatic angle grinder and chisel, and diamond polishing disks. There are other different tools that use in the job. You can buy or rent this in our place.

Dry the area first before starting the resurfacing. Use pump and sewer system to drain the water inside. Before you do this, ask the approval to the government and to your neighbors to unload the water into the sewage area. Wait for three or four days to dry before you proceed to resurfacing.

Once it is dry, you have to ready the decks. Clean the decks that are stained. Used as a high pressure spray to take away the dirt and the grease. You can use muriatic acid to clean the surface with the help of artificial bristles broom. Always wear protection on your hands and feet. Be careful in using the acid because it can damage your skin.

Repair any crack in the decks. Use a concrete float to smooth the surface in filling the crack with the wet concrete patch. Level the filling with the surroundings. You have to wait until the concrete patches are dry. Wash the entire surface so that the dust or particles will wash away. Used the pressure washer in washing. Always wear safety glasses when using the equipment to avoid accident.

After cleaning the surface, you now have to apply the mixtures. Use the trowel to scoop necessary amount of mixtures to smear in the surface. The mixture should be placed on the same level. Smear more coating on the surface to make it looks pleasing to the eye.

You can place any decorative tiles to add beauty. Make sure that the tiles are applied in a thin set cement. Choose a decorative tile that looks clean and appropriate. Remember that you are the owner so you can put any design that pleases you.

The process is a simple way to upgrade your pool deck. With this, you can protect and extend its life. It is very important in order to avoid problems in the future. Pool deck resurfacing will bring an enhanced and renewed the beauty of your backyard.




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