Here’s why concrete coatings are such a popular choice for patios and both new pool decks and pool deck repair:

Durability: Concrete lasts much longer than other materials. The exact number of years it lasts depends on the use, care, and abuse, but if cracks surface, they can be easily repaired. Unlike pavers, which can move and settle if not properly installed. Once set, the concrete will remain in place for many years to come. With proper maintenance, expect your Sundek surface to last 10 to 15 years, depending on use.

If your existing pool deck is faded or discolored, has small imperfections, or just needs a facelift, there’s no need to tear the whole thing out. Instead, it can be resurfaced in a matter of days.

Easy Maintenance: With a Sundek Sealer, your concrete surround will be protected from daily wear and tear and stains.

Design: You can choose from many colors, textures, score lines, and custom designs that aren’t available with other materials. You can coordinate with the style of your home, outdoor patio, and even your landscaping. SUNDEK can create a number of looks including flagstone, slate, brick, granite, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why concrete coatings are better than installing pavers over your concrete surface?

Pavers can easily become uneven, causing tripping hazards and spots for water to puddle and weeds to grow through. Also, hiring a professional to lay pavers is expensive.

If you like the look of pavers, Sundek can create the same look. It can be fashioned to mimic the look of bricks, wood, flagstone, slate, brick, granite, and more. Once in place, it can also be sealed to protect from stains and UV damage maintaining its beauty for years.

Why resurfacing is better than painting your concrete surface.

Painting your concrete surface is no simple task. Concrete is porous, so paint tends to peel. Using water-based stains, concrete dyes, or tinted sealers is a possibility, but some color variation is likely to occur.

Sundek's concrete coatings can be applied to your new or existing surface with color already mixed in.

Are SUNDEK surfaces slip-resistant?

Sundek has specific products designed to minimize the slippage, such as the Classic Texture Splatter Knockdown finish. Additionally, various methods can turn a slippery pool-side concrete surface into an anti-slip one:

• Creating Grit: The obvious solution for making decorative concrete pool decks anti-slip is to add grit to it. One of the most effective techniques is adding  aluminum oxide grit to Sundek's SunClear EcoProtect sealer and applying using broadcast coverage to get heavy coverage. Aluminum oxide is affordable and available in many different colors so you don’t have to sacrifice style or color scheme for safety.
• Using Color Hardener: Another innovative solution is to use color hardener in a light coat right before using a stamp mat. This slip-reduction method can be fairly permanent as it adds some rough area to the decorative surface. This method offers the benefits of being less prominent than adding something to the sealer and not wearing off as quickly.
• Textured Overlays: Anti-slip surfaces are usually gritty, so a natural-looking and gritty surface to consider is a Limestone coating. Sundek's SunStone is an ideal solution to slippery pool decks. The surface resembles limestone and is naturally slip-resistant.

How is a Sundek Coating installed?

While the exact steps vary depending on the products, used the general steps are as follows:

1. Prepare & Repair: Etch, grind, or shot blast the concrete surface to make it porous. Fix cracks or other existing damage.
   Clean & Prime: Pressure wash and let surface thoroughly dry. Apply primer if necessary.
2. Mix Product: Following instructions, mix the product to prepare it for application. Mix in color if necessary.
3. Apply overlay: Depending on the desired look, apply the overlay by spraying, rolling, or troweling.
4. Add Patterns & Texture: This is completed using hand-trowels, rakes, stamps and other specialty tools.
5. Cure & Seal: After the overlay cures, add a sealer for additional protection. A sealer will preserve the look of your patio or pool deck and also enhances its stain resistance and makes it easier to maintain.