When people think of summer, they often imagine relaxing by a swimming pool. That experience can be even more enjoyable when the pool deck has been enhanced through the use of decorative concrete. Why ...

Textures and coatings can give you a lasting concrete pool deck to match your needs and weather challenges. Creating a slip-resistant, concrete pool-deck surface can be achieved by texturing the ...

What's the best concrete finish for homeowners looking to improve outdoor surfaces in hot, humid climates? That question is answered in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Decorative ...

Question: We recently replaced a small section of our pool’s colored concrete decking. The patch is considerably lighter than the remainder of the decking. Although the surface is typical colored ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got an in-ground swimming pool at my home and my wife is not too happy about the concrete deck around the pool. The concrete was poured at different times and it’s cured to three ...

Mark and Gina Richardson have been in the concrete overlay business for 15 years. Since starting Richardson's Concrete Effects, Sacramento, Calif., the Richardsons have been offering a full range of ...

Question: I have a 2-year-old house with a pool and a deck. Part of the deck has a raised level, and the entire deck has colored concrete coating. I was thinking about installing ceramic or quarry ...

Now that the weather is cooling off, it’s likely that you’re using your pool less. With the arrival of autumn, it’s time to turn your attention to the deck around your pool. For those of you thinking ...