How do you replace cool decking?
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Remove the cracked cool deck and replace with new cool deck using a concrete bonding agent. The new cool deck, however, will not match in color because the original surface has aged. Patch the affected area with a mixture of white cement and sand. Again, the color will not match the original surface.
Why is my pool deck cracking?
Your concrete pool deck can crack in cold weather due to freezing and thawing cycles, which have similar effects as expansion and contraction in hot weather. When water molecules within the concrete freeze, they can over-expand, causing the concrete to break or crack.
Can you paint concrete pool decks?
Fill a paint tray with concrete pool deck paint. This paint is specially formulated to adhere to concrete and resist chlorine and weather. Mix some nonskid additive into your concrete paint if you want a textured surface that will be safer for small children and rowdy guests.
Can cool deck be repaired?
Although Kool Deck systems provide improved expansion and contraction of surface elements over regular cement, they can still crack over time and require repairs. You can fix cracks in your Kool Deck with the aid of a Kool Deck patch kit, available through the Mortex Corp.
Why is my pool deck peeling?
Chipping and peeling usually happens within the first couple years of coating installation if you do not get a coating that can withstand Colorado’s tough weather conditions. The material that is installed looks great at first, but shortly over time, it could chip.
Can cracked stamped concrete be repaired?
You can use MatchCrete™ Clear Concrete Repair Polyurethane to repair intregal color or stamped concrete. Remove dirt, loose concrete, repair materials or failed caulk. Use a diamond blade to slightly cut open the crack and clean out loose concrete and debris. Use tape to mask off the crack.