How do I keep my pool deck cool?

One of the coolest options for pool deck surfaces are textured acrylic coatings. A coating that’s made of concrete and acrylic will absorb less heat than other materials. Texture also makes the surface feel cooler to the touch because when a person walks on it, their bare feet are exposed to less surface area.

How much does Kool deck cost?

Professional contractors at Backyard by Design estimate that Kool Deck costs roughly $3 to $4 per square foot when installed over existing concrete. Kool Deck comes in various colors – ranging from Aqua to Aztec Gold to Mauve – but prices do not vary per color.

How long does Kool deck last?

Cool Decking – Cool decking should last for a minimum of 10 years. Freezing weather reduces the longevity of this overlay.

Who makes cool deck paint?

Encore Coatings
COOL is a revolutionary and proprietary new coating from Encore that repairs, enhances the look of your concrete pool deck while reducing heat build-up by as much as 38%….

What is the best coating for a pool deck?

When it comes to choosing a deck paint to use as a pool deck coating, acrylic paints provide the best option. Acrylic paints dry quickly, which minimizes the amount of time your pool is out of commission while the deck is being coated.

How do you paint Cool deck around pool?

Dip the dash brush all the way to the tops of the bristles. Shake the brush loaded with Kool Deck onto the pool’s deck. Continue splashing the product in all directions until you coat the entire pool deck. Add water to the product in the bucket to keep it a creamy texture. Allow this coat to dry until it loses its water glaze.

What is a cool deck for a pool?

Cool Deck is a concrete surface that is primarily intended for use around your pool area. The Cool Deck pool finish can be applied in wide range of designs, textures and colors according to your needs.

What is cool deck coating?

Cool Decking is a coating that goes directly over existing concrete. The Cool Deck coating is a lot cooler to bare feet than concrete. Given that the temperatures in the Desert can rise to well over 100 degrees, this is a must have feature. Cool Decking is capabale of coping with a long hot summer more effectively than traditional concrete.