Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing in Gilroy CA - a deck surface that grips wet feet
Peeling paint, worn spots or a slick finish around your pool? We prep the concrete properly and put down a textured coat made for wet feet.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Can a worn pool deck be coated instead of torn out?
Pool deck coatings and resurfacing in Gilroy put a new, textured surface over the concrete around your pool, so a faded, stained or peeling deck looks fresh again and gives wet feet something to grip.
Usually you're looking at a deck that's gone chalky or started flaking where the old paint gave up, and you want to know if it can be saved without breaking out the concrete. Most of the time it can, but what's underneath decides how the job goes. The price moves with the size of the deck, how much old paint or sealer has to come off, how many cracks and rough spots need patching, and whether you pick a thin coating or a fuller overlay. The schedule turns mostly on the weather, because coatings need dry days that aren't too hot or too cold. When I come out, you get a written estimate with each step spelled out, so you can see where your money goes before you decide.
How can you tell your pool deck needs resurfacing?
Paint peeling or flaking
Patches of old coating lifting at the edges or coming off on bare feet usually mean it lost its hold on the concrete, often because the prep was rushed or it went over a sealer. It peels a little further every season, and the more that's loose, the more we have to strip before a new coat can go down.
Slick spots when wet
If the deck feels slippery after a splash, the texture has worn smooth or the last finish was too glossy for a pool. That's the one sign I wouldn't sit on, because it's about somebody falling, not about looks.
Cracks, pits and rough patches
Hairline cracks, small pits and spots where the top has worn away are common on older decks and usually come from age and traffic. Small ones patch easily, but left alone they widen and hold water, and the repair grows right along with them.
Faded, chalky or blotchy surface
A deck that leaves a white film on your hand or has gone blotchy from pool water is wearing through its coating. It's mostly cosmetic at that stage, and catching it then often means a recoat instead of a bigger repair.
How we handle pool deck coatings and resurfacing
Before anyone picks a color, I talk with you about grip, because around a pool footing matters as much as looks, and I'll steer you away from anything glossy. Then I find out whether the deck was sealed or painted before, since that decides what has to come off first. Our crew cleans the deck, takes off anything loose, patches cracks and pits, and roughs up the surface so the new coat has something to grab, the same way you'd sand a table before you paint it. The coating makers are blunt about it too, saying poor prep all but assures a poor coating, so most of our time goes into those steps. Then we put the new surface down with texture worked in for wet feet, and we clean up when we're done.
Sometimes a deck needs more than a scuff before it can be coated. If old paint or sealer is coming up in sheets, that's a concrete floor stripping and removal job before it's a coating job. And if you'd like a smooth, shiny floor in the garage or pool house, epoxy floor coatings suit that indoor slab, just not the wet deck outside.
Textured acrylic deck coat
This suits a deck that's still sound and mostly needs new color and better grip, since it goes on thin over prepped concrete. Lighter colors usually stay cooler underfoot, and it's the kind of finish you plan to recoat now and then as part of normal upkeep.
Resurfacing overlay with a brushed finish
This suits a deck that's pitted, patched or worn rough, because a thin layer of new cement-based material covers those flaws and gives you a fresh top. We brush texture into it so it keeps some bite when it's wet.
Scuff and recoat
This suits a deck whose old coating is still stuck down tight and is only faded or worn. We clean it, rough up any glossy spots and recoat, which saves the cost of stripping when the old layer can still hold.
Get a written estimate for your pool deck
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. The estimate is free, done at your property, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
- Based in
- Gilroy, CA 95020
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
What happens after you call about your pool deck?
Here's how a pool deck job runs, from your first call to the day you walk out on the finished surface.
Call or send us a message
Call (669) 205-6336 or use the form, and we'll find a time to come see the deck. Evenings and weekends are often easiest for homeowners, and our hours cover both.
I walk the deck with you
I look at the concrete, ask about old paint, sealer and any damp spots, and talk through finishes and grip. You get a written estimate with each step spelled out, so you can see what the price covers before you decide.
We prep and coat on dry days
Our crew does the prep and puts the new surface down, with me or our lead installer on site. We set the dates around the forecast and would rather move the start than coat ahead of rain.
We walk the finished deck
Before we pack up, we walk the deck with you and point out anything you want a second look at. We also tell you how long to keep off it for the product we used.
Why Gilroy homeowners call Gilroy Epoxy Floors & Concrete Coatings for pool decks
The owner walks your deck
I come out for the estimate myself, and our own crew does the work with me or our lead installer on site. The person who looked at your deck is the one answering for it.
Working on slabs in Gilroy since 2013
I learned concrete floors working for an installer here in the valley and started this business in Gilroy in 2013. Thirteen years in, we know most coating trouble starts underneath, so that's where we look first.
Licensed and insured on every job
We're licensed and insured. That means the crew working at your house is on record and covered while we're there.
We'll tell you if it isn't ready
If the deck has damp spots, a stubborn sealer or damage that needs fixing first, I'll say so before you spend money on color. A coat that looks good for one summer and then lifts isn't worth paying for.
If your deck is peeling, slick or worn, the next step is for me to see it in person. Call (669) 205-6336 or send us a message to set that up.
Pool deck coating and concrete repair around Gilroy pools
When you're looking for someone to redo your deck, it helps to know what kind of contractor you're hiring. California's contractor licensing board defines a swimming pool contractor as one who builds pools, spas or hot tubs. That isn't us. Our work is the concrete around the pool, so if the pool shell itself is cracked or leaking, that's a call to a pool builder before we coat anything next to it.
Plenty of the decks we look at around Gilroy have been painted or sealed at least once, sometimes in layers, and we see the same thing on jobs in Morgan Hill and Hollister. That's why I ask about a deck's history at the first visit.
Questions about pool deck resurfacing in Gilroy
How much does pool deck resurfacing cost in Gilroy?
Across the US, an acrylic pool deck coating or a brushed concrete overlay usually costs about $2 to $8 per square foot, installed with labor and materials. Where your deck lands in that range depends on its size, how much old paint or sealer has to come off, how much patching it needs and which finish you choose. Our written estimate breaks those out for your deck.
Will a coated pool deck be slippery when wet?
It can be, which is why grip gets settled before color. One coating maker notes that coated surfaces may be slippery when wet and some need a slip-resistant additive, and a hardscaping safety guide calls smooth, polished or glossy surfaces unsafe around pools. At the estimate, I'll tell you whether the finish you like should have that additive.
How long after resurfacing can we use the pool deck again?
For one water-based acrylic coating, the maker says the deck can go back into use 48 hours after it's applied. Other products have their own wait, and we'll give you the one for yours so you can plan swims and cookouts around it.
Can you coat a pool deck that was sealed before?
Usually not straight over the sealer. One maker says its acrylic deck coat won't stick to concrete sealing products, so we find out what's on the deck and take off whatever the new coat can't hold onto.
What is the best weather to resurface a pool deck?
Mild, dry days are best. One maker calls for a surface temperature between 50°F and 90°F, and another says to hold off if rain is expected within 12 hours after applying. A wet forecast can push your start date back, and that's a delay worth taking.
How long does a pool deck coating last?
It depends on the product, and one maker lists up to 2 years of service life for its acrylic deck coat. With a coating like that, plan on recoating as regular deck upkeep and budget for it. Another maker says to keep pressure washing at 2,000 psi or less on its coated deck, so a gentler wash helps the surface wear well.
Other concrete work for your home
Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal
When old paint, sealer or a failed coating is lifting off the concrete, stripping it down to bare slab gives the next surface something solid to hold onto.
Epoxy Floor Coatings
For the garage, pool house or workshop floor, an epoxy coating gives indoor concrete a hard, easy-to-clean surface that stands up to cars, tools and spills.
Cities we serve from our Gilroy base
Gilroy Epoxy Floors & Concrete Coatings is based in Gilroy, California, and the 12 cities listed below each have their own page here, including Morgan Hill and Salinas. If your city isn't on the list, call and ask.
Have us look at your pool deck
Call (669) 205-6336 or send the form with your deck's rough size and whether it's been painted or sealed, so I come out knowing what to look for.