Concrete Pool Decks
Concrete pool decks, much like concrete patios or porches, are becoming a rising trend seeking decorative options to enhance the look of the grey slabs. Such options come in the form of colors and textures, the variations of which provide an inviting area for socializing, sunbathing, cooking as well as more slip-resistance. Given the same attention as interior design, decorative concrete pool decks compliment the exterior of a home, while raising the value, and connecting the interior of the home with the exterior of the yard for a lower cost than natural materials. Durable, concrete pool decks offer a safer alternative to stone or wood. However, the decorative techniques applied to each accent the concrete, leaving a look which mirrors that of wood or stone at an affordable price.
Concrete pool decks can be enhanced through stamped concrete, colored concrete, pavers, stenciled concrete, rock salt finishes, and exposed aggregate. The concrete pool decks are often designed to draw people in, offering a place for socializing, accommodations, rest, reading, all while surrounded often by a barbecue, hot tub, or other amenities.
Options like exposed aggregate means that you can achieve a decorative effect within the concrete. Concrete pool decks can pose the dilemma of slipping. This decoration, however, alleviates those safety concerns. The mix is concrete based and incorporates colored pebbles or stones in various sizes. These stones rise and stick to the surface once applied, adding a comfortable walking area of buffed stones approximately 1/8-inch thick. This dramatic idea enhances the concrete pool decks with richly colored stones as well as textures.
Rock salt finish, another option, adds subtlety to concrete with a speckled pattern left indented into the concrete, offering the appearance of weathered rock. Stamped concrete is another economically sound alternative to decorating concrete pool decks. Offering a range of appearances which imitate things such as brick, flagstone, or slate, stamping concrete offers a delicate enhancement to any pool decks. It can also incorporate patterns such as seashells or lighthouses. Lastly, coloring your concrete through means of chemical staining allows homeowners the opportunity to select colors which blend with those of their house or exterior designs.
