Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing in Laredo TX - a deck with good grip when wet
Pool deck faded, stained or worn thin? We check the slab first, then lay down a new finish with a textured top for wet feet.
Can I resurface my pool deck instead of tearing it out?
Pool deck coatings and resurfacing in Laredo put a new coating or overlay over the concrete you already have, so a plain or worn deck gets a clean, updated look and a protective layer without breaking out the slab.
Most homeowners who call Truefinish Laredo Epoxy Floors about a pool deck are looking at faded color, stains or a few small cracks, and they'd like it to look new again without a demolition job in the backyard. The price turns on the size of the deck in square feet, how much repair and cleaning the slab needs first, and whether you want a simple recolor and seal or a decorative overlay. The schedule turns on that same repair work and on the weather, since a coating needs a dry day to go down well. We're based in Laredo and work across the city and the cities around it, and your estimate gives you your own figure, written after we've looked at your deck in person.
How we handle pool deck coatings and resurfacing
I start by walking the deck and checking for heaving and serious cracks, because some decks need repair before any coating goes on, and I'd rather tell you that than coat over a problem. Once the slab is sound, our crew cleans and preps the concrete, since oil, grease, mold, algae and old sealer all keep a new layer from bonding. Then we put down the finish you chose, either a recolor and seal, which pairs a UV-stable dye, one made to hold its color in sunlight, with a water-resistant sealer for a quick refresh, or a stenciled overlay with a custom look such as stone, tile or a geometric border. Whatever look you pick, we finish with a textured top so wet feet have good grip.
If an old sealer or a worn coating is still on your deck, we take it off first with our concrete floor stripping and removal work, so the new finish bonds to clean concrete. The same careful prep goes into our epoxy floor coatings for garages, basements and shop floors, if there's a slab indoors that needs attention too.
Why Laredo homeowners call Truefinish Laredo Epoxy Floors for their pool decks
I see your deck in person
I come out myself to look at your deck and write the estimate, and I check my crew's grinding, prep and installation along the way. The person who told you what your slab needs is the same one making sure it gets done.
Prep-first floor work since 2017
I started out grinding and coating garage floors for neighbors on weekends, and those side jobs became this business in 2017. Careful prep under the finish is what we're known for, because a deck is only as good as the slab beneath it.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured. That matters when a crew is working around your pool, your fence and your house for a few days.
Laredo permits handled for you
When a job needs a city permit, we pull it as your contractor and handle the paperwork with the city. If you aren't sure whether your deck work needs one, we'll find out before work starts so nothing stops halfway through.
On a pool deck, the slab under the finish and the grip on top matter more than the color you pick. When you're ready, send us a note with your deck's rough size in square feet, a few photos of any cracks or stains and the finish you have in mind, or call (956) 508-9073.
Request a free on-site pool deck estimate
We reply to every request within one business day to set a time for me to come out. I'll look at your deck, answer your questions and write you a free estimate on site, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
Pool deck finishes and textures
Questions before booking pool deck resurfacing
Can a cracked pool deck in Laredo be resurfaced?
Usually yes, if the cracks are small, because an overlay can cover minor surface wear, light staining and small cracks. Serious structural damage or a deck that has heaved needs repair before any coating goes down, and the slab's condition decides which job you have. If yours needs repair first, I'll tell you so at the estimate.
Is it better to resurface or replace an old pool deck?
Resurfacing is usually the better choice when the slab is sound, and replacement makes more sense when the concrete is badly damaged or you want the longest life you can get from it. One Texas contractor says resurfacing extends a deck's life by 10 to 15 years, while full replacement gives you 25 to 30. Weigh that gap against how long you plan to keep the house, and I'll give you my honest view of your slab.
How much does pool deck resurfacing cost per square foot?
Across the US, installed pool deck coating or overlay work usually runs about $2 to $8 per square foot, labor and materials included. A recolor and seal on a sound deck usually sits toward the lower end, while a stenciled overlay or a deck that needs repair and stripping first costs more. Your estimate gives you the figure for your own deck.
How long does pool deck resurfacing take?
One Texas contractor says resurfacing usually finishes in 2 to 3 days, while a full replacement disrupts the pool area for 1 to 2 weeks. Repairs and weather can stretch that, since one coating maker calls for days that aren't extremely humid or threatening rain, and for outdoor work to wrap up before late afternoon so dew doesn't land on the wet coating.
How do I keep my pool deck from getting so hot underfoot?
A heat-reducing acrylic coating can help, since one maker says its coating lowers surface temperature compared with bare concrete. How much cooler it feels depends on the color you choose, the air temperature, the time of day and how much direct sun the deck gets. If that matters to you, mention it at the estimate and we'll talk through finishes and colors with it in mind.
Who pulls the permit for pool deck work in Laredo?
In Laredo, the contractor you hire typically pulls the permit, and a homeowner who pulls it counts as the contractor for the project. On a permitted job the city can take up to 21 days, a complete and accurate submittal keeps it moving, and the permit goes in a front window where an inspector can see it from the street. For questions about your own project, the city's plans examiner answers by phone through Laredo's building permit office.
Related concrete work we do
- Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal
Old sealer or a failing coating keeps a new finish from bonding, so stripping the concrete back to bare slab is often the first step on a worn deck or floor.
- Epoxy Floor Coatings
If your garage, shop or basement floor is stained and dusty, an epoxy coating over a ground and cleaned slab gives you a hard, easy-to-sweep surface indoors.