Jun 14 2007
One of the biggest trends in outdoor design today is a decorative concrete pool deck. Decorative concrete has opened the doors to creating pool decks that complement the exterior of the home, meld with the outdoor environment and replicate exotic and traditionally expensive materials such as slate, stone or even wood.
The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information, has released a free online catalog about decorative concrete pool decks. This catalog is a convenient source of information for homeowners, builders and designers who are considering a concrete pool deck and want to understand the versatility and affordability of decorative concrete.
The catalog features information on patterns, colors, textures, designs and styles possible with decorative concrete. It showcases numerous photos of concrete pool decks offering great ideas for planning a project. The catalog also provides information on popular stamp and stenciling patterns, and exposed aggregate applications.
For those who have an existing pool deck, but want to spruce it up or get rid of the boring, old, gray look, there is an easy option discussed in the catalog: concrete overlays and toppings. Textured and colored overlays can be applied over just about any surface. Some companies offer a spray-applied texture coat that provides the same decorative options, but also offers a slip resistant finish.