We Fix Ugly Concrete · Cool deck
Cool Deck Repair & Resurfacing in Phoenix, AZ
Cracked, chipped, stained, or peeling cool deck? We repair the damage and recoat your deck so it looks fresh again and stays comfortable under bare feet, even in July.
Cool deck (often called Kool Deck, after the original brand) is the light, textured coating on thousands of Arizona pool decks. It’s popular for a reason: it reflects heat and stays far cooler than bare concrete. But it doesn’t last forever. Sun, pool chemicals, and slab movement cause it to crack, chip, stain, and wear thin, especially around the coping and in high-traffic spots.
Repair or resurface your cool deck?
Repair and recoat when the damage is limited: a few cracks, chips, or worn areas. We patch, blend the texture, and recoat so repairs don’t stand out.
Full resurfacing when the coating is peeling, crumbling, or cracked across the deck. We remove what’s failing, repair the slab, and apply a new cool deck surface from edge to edge.
Want a different look? Cool deck can also be replaced with acrylic flagstone or Spanish lace.
Cool deck problems we fix
Cracks
Surface and slab cracks repaired so they don’t telegraph through the new coat.
Peeling & delamination
Loose, bubbling coating removed and properly rebonded.
Stains
Rust, algae, and chemical stains covered with fresh coating and color.
Worn, hot spots
Thin, worn areas brought back to full texture and heat reflection.
Chips at the coping
Chipped edges along the pool rebuilt and blended.
Faded color
New color coat to refresh a faded, blotchy deck.
A fresh, cool surface again
A professional recoat brings back the clean look and heat-reflecting texture that made cool deck popular in the first place. Pair it with a pool resurface and your whole backyard looks new.
How we restore cool deck
Assess
We check cracks, peeling areas, drainage, and the coping joint.
Prep
Loose coating is removed, cracks are repaired, and the deck is cleaned.
Recoat
New texture and color coats are applied and blended across the deck.
Seal
A sealer protects the finish from stains and sun.
Why cool deck fails in Arizona
Cool deck is a thin coating on top of concrete, so it’s only as stable as the slab underneath. Expansive soils, heat cycles, and a failed expansion joint at the coping all put stress on it. Pool chemicals and hard water wear it down, and pressure washing too aggressively can strip it.
That’s why we repair cracks and reseal the coping joint before recoating. For typical costs, see our cool deck repair cost guide and cool deck repair in Phoenix.
Signs your cool deck needs work
A full new cool deck coat typically runs $5–$7 per square foot. Smaller repairs are quoted per job after a free inspection.
- Cracks running across the deck
- Coating peeling or flaking off
- Chips along the pool edge
- Stains that won’t come out
- Bare, worn walkways
- Hot spots where texture is gone
As seen in the news
Recognized across Arizona & national media
We Fix Ugly Pools and owner Brian Morris, “the Ugly Pool Guy,” hold a world record for the fastest pool build and have been featured by national and Arizona outlets, including as expert pool columnists for The Arizona Republic.
“They completely transformed our backyard. The crew was professional, the finish is gorgeous, and it’s held up beautifully in the Arizona heat. Worth every penny.”
Why homeowners call us for cool deck
- Licensed & insured. A licensed Arizona contractor (ROC KA5-275609 / KB2-304269 / KA5-353555).
- Pool deck specialists. We work where the deck meets the pool every day.
- We fix the slab first. Cracks and joints repaired so the new coat lasts.
- Seamless repairs. Texture and color blended to match.
- More options. Upgrade to flagstone, lace, pavers, or travertine anytime.
- 4.9 stars from 305+ homeowners. Serving the Valley since 2001.
Bring your cool deck back to life
Get a free inspection and itemized quote for cool deck repair or resurfacing.