The most econmical choice for your pool deck is acrylic finish, which consists of approximately 1/8 inch thick coating of acrylic. Most pool companies will use a water-based acrylic, which is much less durable. C.M. Custom Pools always uses a true resin-based two part acrylic finish. Our standard finish for acrylic pool decking is a hand-troweled knock-down finish with a concrete stain color coating applied on top. It is also available with a speckled or full coverage finish which incorporates a base color and a misting of accent colors.

There are many design options associated with acrylic, including:
• Faux tile finishes
• Faux diamond finishes
• Borders and edging
• Faux cobblestone
• Faux natural stone
• ..and many other choices

Flagstone is a natural stone quarried from all around the world. It is often used for pool decking because it offers the lowest maintenance and longest lifespan of any pool decking option. Flagstone is available in numerous colors, shapes, and sizes.
Flagstone is generally the most expensive pool decking option because of the high shipping costs and the amount of labor and artistry involved in creating a beautiful pool deck.

Paver pool decks are very popular, and are available in many shapes, sizes, and colors. They come in two thicknesses – one inch pavers are generally used for remodeling over an existing pool deck, and two and half inch pavers are used for building a pool deck from scratch. In the case of a new pool deck, C.M. Custom Pools hand-lay the pavers over a layer of crushed concrete road base and typically uses a brick coping for the pool edge.

Stamped concrete is an excellent alternative to pavers or plain concrete, allowing you to customize your indoor or outdoor flooring in a variety of ways.

Some examples of stamped and decorative concrete finishes include:
• Acid stained concrete
• Water colored concrete
• Chemical stains
• Stamped inlays (adding a feature to existing concrete)
• Stamped overlays (adding a layer of decorative concrete over your existing concrete)

Travertine is a natural cut stone, mined in a similar way to granite. It is the most expensive and attractive paver decking, but very limited in color choices – there are only three or four different color options. Pool travertine is approximately one inch thick so it is excellent for remodeling or installing over existing concrete. Of course, it is also a great choice for new pool construction.

In addition to more traditional surfacing including tile, natural stone, pavers, and stamped concrete, C.M. Custom Pools is proud to install rubber surfacing for pool, porch, or play areas. Manufactured by RubberDek, our rubber surfacing provides a safe and comfortable area for your family to enjoy, and is extremely durable and long-lasting.