We Fix Ugly Concrete · Spanish lace & textures
Spanish Lace, Knockdown & Stamped Concrete Coatings
Textured coatings give plain concrete a finished, custom look with great traction and a cooler feel underfoot. Spanish lace is a Valley classic, and we’ve been laying it down for decades.
A textured coating is a thin layer of acrylic cement applied over your existing concrete and shaped while it’s workable. Spanish lace uses a trowel to knock down the high spots and leave a lace-like pattern of color and texture. Knockdown gives a softer, all-over texture. Stamped overlays press patterns like stone, brick, or wood into the coating. All three hide wear, add grip, and transform grey slabs without demolition.
Which texture is right for you?
Spanish lace. A two-tone, lace-like pattern that’s timeless around Arizona pools, hides dirt and wear, and feels good underfoot.
Knockdown. A subtle, uniform texture that works on decks, patios, and walkways where you want a clean, simple look.
Stamped overlays. Patterns pressed into the coating to imitate stone, brick, tile, or wood planks, colored for realism.
Want hand-cut stone instead? See acrylic flagstone overlays.
Where textured coatings shine
Pool decks
Traction and a cooler surface right where you need it.
Patios
A finished look for outdoor living spaces.
Walkways & steps
Safer, better-looking paths around the house.
Entries & driveways
Curb appeal with a durable textured finish.
Custom colors
Base and highlight colors chosen to match your home.
Over old cool deck
A fresh texture over prepped, worn cool deck.
The Arizona classic, done right
Spanish lace has stayed popular for decades because it looks great, hides wear, and stays comfortable in the heat. The key is the prep underneath and a crew that knows how to trowel it evenly.
How textured coatings are applied
Clean & repair
The slab is cleaned, old coatings removed, and cracks repaired.
Base coat
A bonded base coat and color go down over the whole surface.
Texture
The lace, knockdown, or stamped pattern is applied and shaped.
Seal
A sealer protects the color and texture from sun and stains.
Built to handle the heat
Textured coatings reflect more heat than bare grey concrete and give bare feet something to grip. A quality sealer protects the color from fading in intense UV.
Like any coating, the finish depends on a stable slab, so we repair cracks and expansion joints before we start. See our crack repair and sealing page.
Good reasons to add texture
Spanish lace and knockdown typically run $5–$8 per square foot, and stamped overlays $7–$15, depending on the pattern and prep.
- Slippery, smooth concrete by the pool
- Stains and patches you want to hide
- Grey concrete that looks unfinished
- Worn cool deck that needs a refresh
- A patio that doesn’t match the pool
- Walkways that need better grip
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 choose We Fix Ugly Concrete for textured coatings
- Licensed & insured. A licensed Arizona contractor (ROC KA5-275609 / KB2-304269 / KA5-353555).
- Decades of Spanish lace. A Valley classic we know inside and out.
- Even, consistent texture. Skilled trowel work that looks professional.
- Prep first. Cracks and joints fixed before the coating goes on.
- Backed by We Fix Ugly Pools. Licensed, insured, and 4.9 stars.
- 4.9 stars from 305+ homeowners. Serving the Valley since 2001.
Ready for a textured finish?
Get a free inspection, see texture and color samples, and get an itemized quote.