How to Paint Concrete Pool Decks

Ensure that the paint you choose is resistant to chlorine.

If you would like to paint a concrete pool deck, you should consider a few important points. Because concrete is ill-suited for adhesion, you must choose a particular type of paint that is capable of bonding to cement surfaces. In addition, since pool decks are consistently exposed to intense weather conditions and strong UV rays, they require a paint capable of great resiliency. Finally, because pool decks are exposed to pool water, you must ensure that the paint is formulated to withstand the corrosive effects of chlorine.

Things You'll Need

• Pressure washer
• Professional painter's tape
• Concrete pool deck paint
• Roller frame
• Nap roller cover
• Roller extension pole
• 2- to 4-inch latex paintbrush

Instructions

1. Remove deck furniture and any other items that may interfere with your ability to paint the deck.

2. Wash the deck, using a pressure washer. Wait two to four hours for the concrete deck to dry.

3. Cover the portions of the concrete deck you don't want painted with professional painter's tape.

4. Apply the pool deck paint to prime the concrete pool deck, using a roller affixed to a roller extension pole. Wait four hours for the primed pool deck to dry.

5. Apply an additional coat of paint if you can see the concrete showing through.

6. Wait two days before using the finished deck.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply deck paint to areas inaccessible to the roller by using a paintbrush manufactured for use with water-based coatings.

• Do not use an ordinary acrylic latex or oil-based paint on a concrete pool deck, or the finish will ultimately chip and peel. Ramuc Type ADC Pool Deck Paint is resistant to U.V. rays, weathering and chlorine. If you choose a different brand of paint, read the label to ensure that it possesses these same qualities. Deck Kote Concrete Deck Paint has similar qualities and is also a suitable choice for concrete decks.

References

• Pool and Marine Paint: Deck Kote Concrete Deck Paint

Resources

• Yard and Pool: Ramuc Type ADC Pool Deck Paint