Getting Started with Pool Deck Designs
Ultimately, pool deck designs will depend on whether your pool deck is pressure treated wood, concrete, or perhaps stone and other like materials. Concrete pool decks are better for inground pools, while wood decks are often used for above-ground pools. Here are a few ways to update your deck designs with pool inspired options.Pool Deck Designs & Landscaping
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Notes About Landscaping and Pool Deck Designs
Adding landscaping to your backyard is a great way to improve the look and overall feel of your pool deck design. Of course, the types of trees, shrubs, and flowers you plant will depend on your geographic location. Some plants do better with cooler temperatures, while others prefer hot and dry conditions. Always check with a local gardening company to see what they recommend for growing around your pool.Lighting for Pool Deck Designs
Another way to improve your pool deck design is to update your pool deck lighting. Take advantage of your pool at all hours of the day — and night — with pool deck lights. While your home’s current security lights may be ‘enough’, you can create a warm and welcoming space by installing new lighting fixtures around your pool. While you may face certain challenges with electric or gas lighting, solar lights are a great choice for pool decks. Available in many different designs and colors, solar lights charge during the day and automatically turn on at dusk. There’s no need to turn on your deck lights as it gets dark – you can simply enjoy your time outside as the evening transitions into night.Solar Light Options for Pool Deck Designs
Every pool deck is designed differently. Here are some options you’ll have when it comes to finding the perfect solar light for your pool deck:- Solar Lamp Posts – place on or near your pool deck to provide 360 degrees of illumination
- Solar Pathway Lights – place on the edges of pathways to assist with darker areas
- Solar Wall Lights – place on exterior walls or sturdy fences to add light to a specific area
- Solar Security Lights – place as directed to provide light when motion is detected nearby
- Solar Flood Lights – place in your yard to show off landscape, fountains, and other foliage
- Solar Deck/Column Lights – place on brick or fence columns to provide a welcoming glow around your backyard’s perimeter
Pool Deck Privacy Designs
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Pool Deck Gates & Fence
When it comes to building a pool deck gate or fence, if your deck is wooden, a wooden fence may work well. Consider painting your deck and fence with a wood deck coating to extend the life of your wood. If you build your deck and fence yourself, you can get creative with the pool deck designs you choose. Browse Pinterest for inspiration or try a self-closing or sliding metal gate. If you have a concrete, inground pool, decorative metal gates can add a unique style and sophistication to your backyard. Unless you have experience installing this type of equipment, you should hire a professional to install a metal gate around your pool.Pool Deck Pergolas
Another way to add privacy to your pool deck is to build or install a pergola. These outdoor structures can be built in a variety of ways, adding shade and a sense of privacy as well. Wooden pergolas usually work well for both wooden and concrete pool decks, and can either be built yourself or installed by another company. When adding a pergola to your backyard, you’ll have many options. For instance, style (modern/contemporary, wood/metal), color (stained, painted, etc), design (dimensions, roof style, curtain/privacy options), placement (attached to your home/patio, on your pool deck, in your yard or garden), and more. Look online or on Pinterest for pictures of pergolas you like to get a better idea of what you’re envisioning. Updating your landscaping, lighting, and backyard structures can do miracles for your backyard pool deck design. There are plenty of other pool deck ideas you can try if you’re looking to specifically better your concrete pool deck.Concrete Pool Deck Design Ideas
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Create a Pool Deck Patio
If your home does not already have a concrete slab for a patio, you are sure missing out. Having a large concrete area around your pool provides space for party hosting and relaxing outdoors. Concrete patios can be covered or used in tandem with your new pergola. It’s easy to dress up your pool deck patio – just add some outdoor furniture, tables, and accent pieces. If your patio is covered, add a TV or projector so you can watch the big game or host pool parties and movie nights for the kids. To give your patio and pool deck the look you’re envisioning, you can paint your concrete literally any color you’d like. However, not all paints are created equal, nor designed specifically for pool decks! View our tips for finding the best pool deck paint so your concrete is beautiful, durable, safe, and cool on bare feet!![](https://encorecoatings.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4764-1.jpg)
Say Goodbye to Hot Concrete
Concrete coatings may not be top of mind when designing your pool deck, but the right pool deck paint can make a world of difference. Our pool deck professionals have used advanced technology to design a DIY pool deck coating that can reduce heat buildup by up to 38% or more.Encore Coatings’ COOL! Pool Deck Coating
Encore Coatings’ COOL! can be applied over existing concrete coatings or bare concrete, perfect for pool decks, patios, sidewalks, and more. Not only is it cool to the touch, but it can repair small hairline cracks. Its texture is comfortable, yet non-slip (and ADA compliant). The coating can be tinted to any color to match your home’s design. It’s easy to apply – and the best part? It comes with a lifetime warranty! Whether you’re building a new pool this spring or repairing your current pool using a local pool service, make sure a cool concrete pool deck coating is on your to-do list. COOL! Can also be used to resurface exposed aggregate (pebble) decks, stamped concrete, salt finishes, and other existing pool deck toppings!Frequently Asked Questions about Pool Deck Designs:
When designing a deck around your pool, make sure there is adequate room for the landscaping, lighting, patios, pergolas, fencing, outdoor kitchen and bars you have imagined. Concrete decks often work better.
Before designing a pool deck, make a list of the items you want included on it. This helps ensure you have enough room for all of your pool deck design ideas. Choose concrete for your inground pool deck surface.
With concrete pool decks, you can paint a design on your deck multiple ways. You may be able to free-hand the design, but the easiest way would be utilizing a stencil of some sort. Tint your Cool pool deck coating to any color for unlimited creativity.
DIY pool deck coatings, such as COOL! Can be found online at Amazon, Home Depot.com, Lowe’s.com, and EncoreCoatings.com.