Resist Damage

Regardless of whether your pool is chlorinated or salt water, your pool deck is exposed to a lot of potential damage. The UV rays from the sun alone can cause the concrete to fade, losing its vibrancy and aesthetic appeal. Even concrete porches and driveways can crack and spall due to moisture damage, so your pool deck, with its nigh-constant exposure to water, is at even higher risk of these damages.

Chlorine Damage

If you have a chlorine pool, the chlorine can corrode the reinforcing metal in the concrete decking. It can cause expansion and cracking in low temperatures. Chlorine can cause concrete to become more porous, which means that it is more susceptible to damage.

Saltwater Damage

If you have a saltwater pool, your concrete deck may develop structural issues. This is because salt lowers the freezing point of water and attracts moisture. This, coupled with the fact that salt water can penetrate your concrete and corrode it, increases risk of cracks and crumbling.

Applying a quartz pool deck coating gives your concrete a protective layer that resists damage. This saves you money, by preventing expensive repairs. It also allows you to help your pool deck last as long as possible, and look good doing it. Quartz is one of the hardest minerals on the Mohs Hardness Scale, allowing you to rest assured that your floor coating will provide you with exceptional protection and durability. Since quartz pool deck coatings are non-porous in nature, this allows them to hold up well against harsh pool chemicals and inclement weather.

Improve Safety

Did you know that every year, about 155,000 injuries occur around pools as a result of slip and fall accidents? Quartz pool deck coatings have a highly texturized finish that increases slip- resistance, making your pool deck safer to walk on. You still want to ensure that no one runs around by the pool, of course, but the coating does make walking around the pool less risky.

Concrete on its own is strong, certainly. However, it can get very slippery, especially around pools. Not only this, but concrete can also get incredibly hot during the summer months. This causes people to run from their chairs to the pool and vice versa to avoid burning their feet on the hot ground. This increases the risk of a slip-and-fall accident.

A quartz pool deck coating helps with this in two ways. First, we already talked about how the texture of the surface provides more traction and less slip-risk. Secondly, a pool deck coating is also cooler to walk on, especially if you opt for a lighter color. Rather than burning your feet on your pool deck, you can more comfortably (and safely!) get from the water to your lounge chair.

Transform Your Pool Deck

Solid Garage Floor Coatings of Utah is proud to provide people throughout the Ogden area with high-quality quartz pool deck coatings. Not only do our coatings improve your safety and comfort and the durability of your pool deck, but they also increase its aesthetic appeal. Choose from any of our quartz blends or allow us to customize a blend for you so that your pool deck looks just the way you want it too. When your pool deck is more beautiful, people will be more inclined to spend time on it, allowing you to get the most out of your pool each summer. Contact us today to learn more about our many floor coating services and to receive your free quote!