Can Kool deck be resurfaced?
Cool resurfaces pool decks with existing deck toppings like Kool Deck * as well as bare concrete. Slip-Resistant! Durable!
How do I remove Kool deck coating?
If you have access to a power washer (or even a powerful hose), blasting your pool deck with water can help you loosen and remove whatever spots of coatings remain. You may need to repeat the process of applying chemical stripper, scrubbing, and power washing/rinsing until the job is finally done.
Can you repaint Kool deck?
Concrete cool deck surfaces can be painted. Cool deck is a surface coating designed to be applied to the top of concrete. When cool deck is applied, it reduces surface temperatures and withstands environmental heating and cooling better than concrete alone.
How do you repair a Kool deck?
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Quote from Youtube video: We take some of the easy patch number two cool deck and rub it into the crack. Then we do a sideways motion to work it deep into the crack. Then we sponge off the excess.
How long does Kool deck last?
On average, the Kool deck should last for a minimum of 10 years, and this is without any real maintenance. If you were to take good care of the Kool deck and carry out the correct upkeep and maintenance, it can last for many years with no issues.
Does Kool deck have asbestos in it?
Kool Deck has asbestos in it and therefore must be removed by a professional.
Can you put cool deck over cool deck?
You have found the only pool deck paint coating on the market that keeps your pool deck cool on hot summer days. Cool can be applied over existing Kool-Deck* and cement-based pool deck coatings to give them a fresh appearance that either maintains or develops a cooling feature.
How much does a cool deck cost?
Supply Cost
Professional contractors at Backyard by Design estimate that Kool Deck costs roughly $3 to $4 per square foot when installed over existing concrete.
Can Kool deck be applied to existing concrete?
Kool Deck can be applied to BOTH new and existing concrete!
To apply any overlay on existing concrete, there is some surface preparation (and when isn’t there surface preparation). It’s relatively easy to get a great bond with Kool Deck to the concrete when done properly.
Can you pressure wash Kool deck?
Pressure wash your Kool deck. Fill the washer with standard pressure washing detergent and spray the entire Kool deck using a 15- to 25-degree spray tip pointed downward at a 90-degree angle. You can rent a pressure washer from certain home supply stores if you do not own one.
What is the best pool deck resurfacing material?
Polymer overlays are an excellent option for resurfacing your pool decking and significantly outperform concrete as a surfacing material.
Does cool deck need to be sealed?
The seal they recommend is for areas that have distinct freeze/thaw cycles. Their sealer is to protect against water penetrating the pours in the surface. I built pools in a climate that rarely had temps drop below freezing. I have seen frost damage to Kool Deck when the temps dip down to the teens.
How often should you resurface a pool deck?
every ten to fifteen years
You may be considering waiting to reseal your deck until you resurface your swimming pool. To put it into perspective, most concrete swimming pools need resurfacing every ten to fifteen years. If you have a vinyl liner, you will need to replace it in the same amount of time.
What kind of paint do you use on a cool deck?
The colored textured cement surface of the Kool Deck system is comprised of a blend of synthetic iron oxide pigments and natural fibers that help lower the surface temperature in the deck. The Mortex Corporation recommends the use of Systex Deck Paint when painting over your Kool Deck.
What happens if you don’t resurface pool?
If you don’t resurface the pool, which is necessary because it is always exposed to weather, cracks and an unevenness in the pool surface will occur and this could lead to algae stains, water leaking and injuries from the uneven surface.
What is the difference between Replastering and resurfacing a pool?
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Quote from Youtube video: And it's anything to do with a swimming pool or its structure replastering a pool just refers to the interior surface removing. And replacing the plaster part of the pool.
How long does a pool resurface last?
It varies depending on the type of pool, with plaster or cement pools needing to be resurfaced every 3-7 years while fiberglass pools can sometimes go as long as 15-30 years.
