How to Reseal a Cracked or Faded Pool Deck Coating
A fresh coat on a faded cool-deck surface is a manageable weekend project, as long as the underlying concrete isn't structurally cracked.
Cleaning and Prepping the Surface
Pressure wash the deck, let it dry fully for at least 24 hours, and fill any hairline surface cracks with a flexible patch compound before coating. Skipping the dry time is the most common reason a new coating peels within a season.
Applying the Coating
Roll on a cool-deck or textured acrylic coating rated for pool decks in thin, even coats, following the product's cure time between coats. Work in the cooler part of the day so the coating doesn't flash-dry unevenly under direct Florida sun.
When to Call a Pro Instead
If you see a crack that runs through the slab rather than just the surface coating, or the deck has visible settling or heaving, that's a structural issue that needs a contractor's diagnosis before any coating goes down.
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