Your backyard is one of the most important features of your home. It needs to be inviting, comfortable and practical - but it also has an aesthetic aspect that shouldn't go unnoticed. The pool decking you choose can make or break this equation with its unique design elements like design, colour, and texture. Oshawa Concrete decorative concrete options available to help with your pool deck decisions.
What Material Is Best For Around the Pool?
As you're considering your options for what material to use as decking, consider factors like budget and safety. Concrete is durable - it can withstand even severe weather conditions with no problem at all. It's also versatile because if one part wears down or gets damaged over time other parts will still be in good shape so there won't ever need replacement of entire sections. This makes concrete a great material for pool decking especially when considering just how much care comes into maintaining pools themselves each year.
Is Concrete Slippery?
Mixing concrete is a great way to add some interest and creativity while also making your pool deck safe. You can create textured finishes with different types of mixtures, including ones that provide better traction for slippery surfaces without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.
How Can We Make Our Pool Deck Less Hot?
The benefits of concrete over other materials are clear when you're feeling the sun's heat on your skin. The surface temperature will be much more comfortable with decorative toppings installed, which also help lower it slightly so that hanging around all day won't make anyone want to call off their plans because they think they'll melt!
What's The Price Like?
Concrete pools are more affordable than their paving counterparts. With a simple pour, you can create an impressive pool deck without spending too much money or requiring hours of manual labor. The finished product also has the added benefit of being stamped with patterns for extra decoration.
Any Cool Designs?
If you want to deck out your outdoor space with an elegant, one-of-a kind design then there's no better material than decorative concrete. With all these options available it'll be hard not find something special for any occasion.
What Kind of Maintenance is Involved?
The best material for a pool deck is concrete because it requires less maintenance than brick and paving units. With just cleaning and resealing every few years you can create many textures with patterns in color; but most importantly this type of surface doesn't need any special care aside from regular appearances.
What Options are there for Finishes?
The design possibilities for your outdoor space have never been greater with decorative concrete. You can choose from any shape, size or color - there are so many different surface treatments available too. And if you're looking to create an even more personal finish on top of it all? Try adding in some stencils, borders or enhanced colours that will match what's inside perfectly.
Stamped Concrete
The best thing about stamped concrete is that it looks just like natural stone without all the hassle. You can get any color to go with your other decorative treatments, and you'll never need mortar or anything else for this type of project.
Coloured Concrete
There are a variety of ways you can color the surfaces around your pool other than using paint or stains that could be messy and difficult to apply evenly at times. Colors come in powdered form, so they're easy to mix with water before applying them onto projects which means it won't take long for drying without smearing any excess residue on nearby surfaces too much.
To keep your pool deck looking fresh, try one of these three methods to give it a new color. The first is chemical stains which require you mix the correct formula according to profile and application instructions before applying in bands or brush strokes along edges where shadows will be cast; integral colors come as tablets ready-to -use that are applied using professional spray guns that set fast; lastly there's dry shake hardeners - great choice when time isn't on our side.
Exposed Aggregate
The aggregate finish on your pool deck is a great way to create an interesting contrast between smooth concrete and exposed aggregates. This technique works best in dry areas with little traction, so it's perfect for slippery surfaces like our pool decks.
Broom or Brushed Finish
If you're looking to make your pool deck even more slip-resistant, consider a brush or broom finish. This is achieved by running the surface after it's been poured with concrete and provides basic color choices as well as textures that can be stained before sealing for an added touch of beauty on top of safety.
