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Can Kool deck be applied to existing concrete?

Jim Brown

Can Kool deck be applied to existing concrete?

Kool Deck can be applied to BOTH new and existing concrete! It’s relatively easy to get a great bond with Kool Deck to the concrete when done properly. Mortex provides significant resources for helping contractors on how to properly prepare a surface for using PTA Bonding Agent.

Is cool deck slippery?

Cool deck coatings are a good choice around pools for the following reasons: They transform the look of your pool. They keep the surface cool in summer heat. They aren’t slippery when wet.

What can I put on concrete to keep it cool?

Here are 7 easy ways to keep your concrete patio 20 degrees cooler or more:

  1. Pouring textured concrete.
  2. Pouring concrete with light pigment.
  3. Painting concrete a light color.
  4. Adding structures to shade the patio.
  5. Using a fan or fog system.
  6. Laying a rug down.
  7. Spraying concrete with water.

Can cool deck be sealed?

Kool-Deck is made by Mortex and does not need to be sealed but does need to be taken care of properly.

Can you put Kool deck over existing concrete?

To apply any overlay on existing concrete, there is some surface preparation (and when isn’t there surface preparation). It’s relatively easy to get a great bond with Kool Deck to the concrete when done properly. Mortex provides significant resources for helping contractors on how to properly prepare a surface for using PTA Bonding Agent.

Is it OK to build a deck over concrete?

1. Evaluate the concrete’s condition before adding composite decking over a concrete porch Cracks and craters with minimal growth may still be covered without issue, but be cautious if an area of your patio sinks year after year.

What kind of paint should I use on my Kool deck?

Kool Deck repainting options?? When we built our pool we had them put in a concrete deck with texture on it.. then paint of some type. Typically referred to as Kool Deck or close to that. It has been about 5 years now, and I am tired of the color and want it darker.

Can a spray deck be installed on concrete?

If the concrete is in need of additional repairs, they must be made before installing the spray deck. By fixing all concrete surfacing, the material will be able to be bonded properly. Decking can play an important role in both the look and safety of your pool.

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Can Kool deck be applied to existing concrete?

Jim Brown

Can Kool deck be applied to existing concrete?

Kool Deck can be applied to BOTH new and existing concrete! It’s relatively easy to get a great bond with Kool Deck to the concrete when done properly. Mortex provides significant resources for helping contractors on how to properly prepare a surface for using PTA Bonding Agent.

How do you apply cool coating to a deck?

Creating a Cool Pool Deck Surface is Easier Than You Think. Simply mix one gallon of acrylic paint** (your color choice) to the kit and apply Cool™ with an ordinary 3/8″, 1/2″ or 3/4″ nap paint roller to a clean, prepared surface. Cool dries within 30 minutes. Apply a second coat. Then a clear sealer.

How long does it take Kool deck to dry?

28 days
Kool Deck® and Solement™ concrete overlays need sufficient time to cure. The normal curing process of concrete with Kool Deck or Solement takes 28 days. The owner should limit contact with the deck for 48 hours, and should restrict even light use of the deck for one week. Walking traffic can begin after two weeks.

How do I keep my pool deck cool?

One of the coolest options for pool deck surfaces are textured acrylic coatings. A coating that’s made of concrete and acrylic will absorb less heat than other materials. Texture also makes the surface feel cooler to the touch because when a person walks on it, their bare feet are exposed to less surface area.

What is the best surface to put around a pool?

Poured concrete has been the material of choice for pool decking for decades because it’s durable and water-resistant. When finished with a brushed surface, poured concrete allows swimmers to walk barefooted without the risk of slipping.

Can you paint cool deck around pool?

Paint can fill up the texturing in the cool deck and make it slippery, which is not a good thing around a pool. Over time, the paint also can become scratched from pool furniture, potted plants, toys and other items. Pool chlorine also will bleach the color from the paint, leaving little white spots all over your deck.

What is Kool deck for concrete pool deck?

Kool Deck, manufactured by Mortex, provides a cool, textured surface that bonds with any concrete surface. It helps to keep concrete pool decks cool to the touch even on the hottest days.

How much sand to put on Kool deck?

Begin the Kool Deck installation when you can walk on the pool’s deck without leaving footprints. You should still be able to see water rise from the concrete. Pour 10 gallons of size 20 mesh marble sand into a paddle-style cement mixer.

What kind of applicator to use for Kool deck?

A dash brush is a large, somewhat floppy-bristled applicator that plasterers use for flinging plaster to walls in order to create a textured finish. Kool Deck, manufactured by Mortex, provides a cool, textured surface that bonds with any concrete surface. It helps to keep concrete pool decks cool to the touch even on the hottest days.

How do you apply second coat of Kool deck?

Apply a second coat of Kool Deck using the same technique. The second coat may be slightly heavier to give the deck more texture. Vary the second application pattern from the first. Trowel the deck with a flat trowel as soon as the water glaze disappears from the second application.