3 Reasons to Accent Your Pool Deck with Decorative Concrete

Concrete is some of the best available material for your backyard pathways. It’s durable, customizable, and safe for bare feet. But it can also be a bit plain and slippery in the wrong circumstances. Without the right reinforcement, large slabs can even start to crumble and form hairline cracks. So instead of filling your backyard with a plain concrete patio and pool deck, refinish it with decorative concrete. Here’s why you should do it:

1. A decorative topcoat helps keep out stains and prevent damage.

Plain concrete is porous. Think about an old garage floor with plenty of oil stains, chemical spills, and rubber marks from cars and lawn tools. Untreated concrete surfaces absorb and hold onto these stains. They also grab onto dirt and organic material. But decorative concrete is finished with a seal that keeps damage out. Many seals also prevent hairline cracks from temperature changes and can even mitigate some of the force of physical damage.

2. Get a textured finish to prevent slippery surfaces.

If you’ve shouted for people not to run near the pool, you’ve probably shouted it hundreds of times. The warning never seems to stick when people are having fun. But slick concrete that is covered in chlorinated water can be dangerous. Find a textured decorative finish that you like the look of. Many finishes focus on adding both friction and a gritty surface so there are plenty of points of contact for wet feet.

3. Your backyard oasis should accent your house.

Plain concrete is just that: plain. A decorative finish lets you transform the look of your backyard to better match your home’s style. Whether you want a tiled look, the appearance of natural stone, or printed designs, don’t stick to bare concrete when you don’t have to.

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