New coats, recoats, patches
Cool Deck in Las Vegas
Bare concrete around a Las Vegas pool can scorch feet by early afternoon. Cool deck goes over the existing slab as a textured coat. We check that slab, fix its cracks, then apply it.
Call us(725) 502-1499
Mon to Sat, 7am to 7pm. Closed Sunday.
What comes with a cool deck job
While we're there we check cracks, loose patches of old coating, the coping edge and where splash water drains. The coat only does as well as the slab under it.
Slab check first
We look for cracks, low spots and loose old coating before any cool deck goes down.
Cleaning and prep
The deck is cleaned and loose material removed so the new coat grabs sound concrete.
Cracks filled ahead
Cracks get filled beforehand instead of simply being buried under fresh texture.
Color from samples
You pick a color from samples set out in your own yard, in your own light.
Textured coat applied
The cool deck coat goes on over the existing concrete in the texture you chose.
Clean coping and edges
Edges along the coping, steps and drains are finished so the coat doesn't stop short.
Why does cool deck wear thin in the desert sun?
Cool deck is a thin topping. Las Vegas pool decks won't get much break from the sun and splashing. Las Vegas is the driest major metro area in the continental US (National Weather Service). This means your deck will be baked, wet and dried out most of the year. Mortex, which makes Kool Deck, says that the topping is better at coping with expansion and contraction from the heat. However the sealer over it still needs renewing. Pool decks in Las Vegas are usually resealed every 2-3 years. If you let a couple of reseals slip by the texture will start to wear.
Worn traffic paths
Texture flattens first on the route from the back door to the pool steps, where feet land daily.
Overdue reseal
A deck that has gone years without resealing turns dull and holds dirt in its texture.
Cool deck or plain broom finish by the pool?
Look closely at the surface. Broom finish shows fine straight grooves in bare gray concrete. Cool deck is a raised, splattered texture, usually light colored, sitting on top of the slab.
| What to compare | Cool deck | Broom finish |
|---|---|---|
| Midday feel | Its maker says it runs cooler than plain concrete | Bare concrete in full sun can hurt bare feet |
| What it is | A textured coat applied over existing concrete | The concrete surface itself, brushed before it sets |
| Heat movement | Maker says it handles expansion better than concrete | Relies on control joints to keep cracks in line |
| Upkeep | Regular resealing, plus a full recoat down the road | Washing and an occasional seal, little else |
| Color choice | Several colors; maker says darker ones still beat concrete | Gray, unless color went into the original pour |
Cool deck questions we hear in Las Vegas
Most cool deck calls start with one of these. Text a daylight photo of your deck and we'll answer from that.
Can cool deck be applied over existing concrete?
Yes, that's the usual way. Cool deck goes over the existing slab as a coat, so there's no tear-out when the concrete is sound. We check for cracks, sunken sections and loose old coating first, because a fresh coat won't hold together on a slab that's still moving.
How often does cool deck need a recoat?
In Las Vegas sun, budget for a fresh seal coat on the deck about every second or third summer. A full new texture coat comes later, once the old one wears through in the walking paths. How long that takes depends on traffic and on how faithfully the reseals were done.
How much cooler is cool deck than plain concrete?
We can't give an honest figure. Mortex, which makes Kool Deck, says it will reduce the surface temperature significantly however the figures given by contractors vary massively and none are from independent testing. Anyone giving an exact figure is just guessing. Stand on one barefoot at 2pm.
Do darker cool deck colors run hotter?
To an extent. Darker colors will absorb more sun. However Mortex, which makes Kool Deck, says that the darker colors are more comfortable than plain concrete. You won't be stuck with beige if a darker tone suits your house. Have a look at samples outside.
Can you repair one cracked patch of cool deck?
Yes. We will patch and resurface. However the issue is color. Older decks fade over time, so the patch will look brighter for a while. If the cracking is extensive across the whole deck or the slab has shifted it is best to fully recoat.
How hot does bare concrete get around a Las Vegas pool?
Hot enough to burn. The EPA puts peak summer surface temperatures for conventional concrete and asphalt paving at 120 to 150F, and an unshaded pool deck here takes direct sun all afternoon. That gap between comfortable and painful is the whole reason cool deck exists.
Is the pool deck too hot to walk on?
Hose it down and put out mats or sandals for now, especially for kids and pets. Then call, or text us a photo of the deck, and we'll go over options.
Call us(725) 502-1499