Cool deck or stamped — which is right for me?
If you walk barefoot to the pool in July and that matters more than the look, choose cool deck. If you want the deck to read as a design feature — flagstone, slate, travertine — choose stamped and pick a light color so it doesn't bake. Both can be sealed for slip resistance.
Can you pour a new deck over my existing one?
Sometimes. If the existing slab is structurally sound — no major settlement, no deep cracks running through it — we can apply a cool-deck topping or a thin stamped overlay directly. If the slab is failing, the right call is to demo and repour. We'll tell you which one your deck needs after looking at it in person.
Do pool decks need to be sealed?
Yes, especially in Arizona. Sealer protects the color, slows UV fading, blocks pool-chemical staining, and on stamped decks it carries the slip-additive that keeps the texture safe when wet. Plan on a reseal every two to three years depending on sun exposure.
How long will my pool be unusable during the work?
For a resurface, typically three to five days from start to walk-on, with another 24 to 48 hours before the deck is fully cured for furniture and swimming. New pours take longer because of forming, base prep, and the cure window. We give you the timeline before we start so you can plan around it.
Will the new deck crack?
Concrete moves. We control where it moves with properly spaced control joints and a base that's compacted and graded right. Hairline cracks at the joints are normal and expected. Random cracking across the slab usually points to base or jointing issues — both of which we plan against on every pour.
