Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing in Lawrence, IN - a fresh deck with grip when wet
Faded, stained or lightly cracked pool deck? We fix what needs fixing first, then put down a new textured surface that grips when wet.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Can a worn pool deck be resurfaced instead of torn out?
Pool deck coatings and resurfacing in Lawrence, IN put a new overlay or coating over the concrete you already have, so surface wear, light staining and small cracks get covered and you end up with a fresh deck without replacing the slab.
Most pool decks I'm called out to are still sound underneath but tired on top, with faded color, rough patches, a few hairline cracks and spots that get slick when they're wet. The price turns mostly on how big the deck is, how much repair it needs before anything new goes on and whether it gets a simple recolor and seal or a full overlay, and the schedule turns on that same repair and prep work. When I come out, I write up what your deck needs and why, so you'll see your own figure in writing before you decide anything.
How do you know your pool deck needs resurfacing?
Color faded and blotchy
Sun and pool water wear the color out of a deck, and it usually shows first along the edge of the pool and where people walk most. If the surface is still sound, new color and a sealer can bring it back, but the longer it goes, the more the surface wears down past where a recolor will do.
Chips and rough patches
Small pits and chipped spots mean the top of the concrete is wearing away, and they're hard on bare feet. A deck like this usually needs an overlay rather than just new color, and every season of waiting adds more chips to fill.
Slick spots when wet
A deck that feels slippery after a splash usually has a finish worn smooth or an old glossy sealer on top. That's the one sign I wouldn't sit on, because the risk is someone falling, not just how the deck looks.
Slabs lifted or cracked through
A section that's risen above its neighbor or a crack you can fit a coin in usually points to movement under the slab, not wear on top. That has to be repaired before any coating goes down, and leaving it lets more water work underneath and makes the trip edge worse.
How we handle pool deck coatings and resurfacing
We start by looking the deck over for heaving or real damage, because that gets repaired before any new surface goes on or the new surface just cracks along with it. Then our crew cleans and preps the concrete so the coating has something solid to hold onto, since nearly every failed floor I've seen came back to the concrete underneath. Before we pick a sealer, I'll ask whether your pool runs on salt or chlorine, and we give the finished surface texture so you've got better footing when it's wet.
If an old coating is flaking off in sheets, our concrete floor stripping and removal work takes it down to bare concrete first, because a new surface holds only as well as what it's stuck to. The same prep-first approach goes into the epoxy floor coatings we put down in garages and basements, if you've got a floor inside that could use it too.
Recolor and seal
A dye followed by a sealer suits a deck that's in fairly good shape and mostly needs its color back. One coatings maker's guide calls it quick and easy but doesn't recommend it for chipped surfaces and says it protects less than other methods.
Overlay system
An overlay puts a new surface over the old slab and covers minor wear, light staining and small cracks. It's the better fit when the deck is worn or chipped, because a recolor won't hide those.
Repair first, then resurface
When part of the deck has heaved or has real structural damage, that repair is its own step before any new surface goes on. You'll want to plan for both, and I'll lay out each one separately on the estimate so you can see what's what.
Get a written estimate for your pool deck
Send the deck's rough size in square feet, a few photos and whether your pool runs on salt or chlorine. We'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site visit, with no pressure to book.
(317) 463-6468- Based in
- Lawrence, IN 46226
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
What happens after you call about your pool deck in Lawrence?
Here's how a pool deck job runs from your first call to the final walk, and what you'll have in hand before you agree to anything.
Call or send a request
Reach us at (317) 463-6468 or through the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. We're open into the evening on weekdays, so you can call after work.
I look over the deck
I walk the deck, check it for heaving, damage and old coatings, and talk through whether a recolor and seal or an overlay fits how you use it. You get a written estimate with what we'd do, why and what it costs, so the price isn't a guess when you decide.
Permit check, repairs and prep
If your job needs a permit, we file it and check back with the city in 2 to 3 business days to see whether it's been released, so that wait goes into the schedule. Repairs to any heaved or damaged spots come first, then our crew cleans and preps the concrete.
New surface and final walk
Our crew puts down the new surface with its textured finish, and I check the work along the way. When it's done, I walk the deck with you so you can look it over and ask anything.
Why Lawrence pool owners call us about their decks
I write your estimate myself
I come out to look at the deck and write the estimate, and our own crew does the prep and the install while I check the work along the way. The person who told you what the job needs is the one making sure it gets done that way.
In business since 2017
Before I started this business in 2017, I ran prep crews as another flooring owner's right hand and sorted out the floors that didn't hold. That's why we spend our time on the concrete underneath before the part you see.
Licensed and insured, ask us
We're licensed and insured. When a contractor registers with the City of Lawrence, they upload either a current Indianapolis/Marion County license or a General Liability Insurance Certificate, so it's fair to ask any crew which one they hold.
If your deck is chipped, slick or lifting, send us a request or call (317) 463-6468 and I'll come take a look.
Pool deck repairs, permits and resurfacing in Lawrence
The City of Lawrence Department of Public Works reviews and issues city permits, and you apply through its page on the city website. I won't guess whether your deck job needs one, so when a job does, we file with that office and tell you where it stands, and when it's unclear, we check with them before we start. It also helps to know that the Indianapolis office that licenses construction businesses covers Indianapolis, and Lawrence is one of the cities outside its reach, so an Indianapolis license by itself doesn't speak to work here.
Most decks we see around here are broom-finished concrete poured with the pool, worn smooth on top, with a slab or two lifted near a tree or a downspout. We see the same kinds of decks on jobs in Fishers and Carmel, and we handle them the same way, repairs first and then the new surface.
Questions about pool deck resurfacing in Lawrence
How much does pool deck resurfacing cost in Lawrence?
Across the US, an installed acrylic coating or brushed concrete overlay for a pool deck usually runs about $2 to $8 per square foot, with labor and materials included. Where your deck lands depends on its size, how much repair it needs first and which system fits, and my written estimate gives you your own figure.
Can my pool deck be resurfaced, or does it need repair first?
If the problem is surface wear, light staining or small cracks, the deck can usually be resurfaced as it is. A deck with real structural damage or heaving needs that repair done as its own step before any new coating goes down, and I'll tell you which you have once I've seen it.
How often does a pool deck sealer need a new coat?
A film sealer needs a new coat every 18 to 24 months, while a penetrating sealer lasts three to five years but doesn't bring out the color as much. If you'd rather not think about the deck for a few seasons, the penetrating sealer is easier to live with, and if rich color matters most, the film sealer gives you more of it.
Does a saltwater pool need a different deck sealer?
Usually, yes. Salt pools spray sodium chloride onto the deck, so one sealer maker advises a sealer built to resist chloride, while standard chlorine pools typically do fine with an acrylic film sealer.
What is the best sealer for a pool deck that freezes in winter?
One sealer maker's guide says silane or siloxane sealers prevent the pop-outs that moisture causes on decks that freeze and thaw. For decks in strong sun, the same guide says UV-stable acrylics resist yellowing and chalking, so the right pick depends on what your deck faces most.
What causes a resurfaced pool deck to peel?
Poor surface prep is the usual cause, because prep is the biggest factor in how long a resurfaced deck lasts. The concrete has to be thoroughly cleaned of oil, grease, mold, algae and old sealer so the new overlay bonds, and that's the part of the job we don't rush.
Related concrete work for pool owners
Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal
If your deck still carries a peeling coating or a worn-out sealer, stripping it off first gives the new surface clean concrete to grab onto.
Epoxy Floor Coatings
Once the deck is done, the same careful slab prep can go under a hard-wearing coating on your garage or basement floor.
Service areas around Lawrence for pool decks
Lawrence Epoxy Floors and Concrete is based in Lawrence, Indiana, and we resurface pool decks across the cities around it. The 12 cities below, including Greenfield and Noblesville, each have their own page, and if yours isn't listed, just ask.
Lawrence, IN
Send us your pool deck's size and photos
A few photos of the cracks or lifted slabs let me show up already knowing what to look for, so the visit goes straight to your answer.