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Kool Deck and Solement surfaces can provide years of beauty and durability, but does require cleaning on a regular basis. Surfaces should be cleaned by using strong soap and water and a nylon bristle broom to scrub the surface and then rinsed clean with a garden hose.
Can you pressure wash Kool deck?
Pressure wash your Kool deck. Fill the washer with standard pressure washing detergent and spray the entire Kool deck using a 15- to 25-degree spray tip pointed downward at a 90-degree angle. You can rent a pressure washer from certain home supply stores if you do not own one.
How do you get rust off Kool deck?
To clean up set-in stains, use Kool Deck’s Commercial Cleaner. Scrub rust stains with a solution of 40 percent muriatic acid and 60 percent water (the solution should bubble).
How long does Kool decking last?
Cool Decking – Cool decking should last for a minimum of 10 years. Freezing weather reduces the longevity of this overlay.
Can you repaint Kool deck?
Concrete cool deck surfaces can be painted. Pool owners can apply surface paints to refurbish cool deck and make it look close to new. The process for applying paint to cool deck is something that can be done by most homeowners, but application instructions for the paint must be strictly followed.
Can you resurface Kool deck?
Try Pool Deck Refinishing with COOL! Cool is today’s way to cool pool deck surfaces. Cool resurfaces pool decks with existing deck toppings like Kool Deck * as well as bare concrete.
How do I remove mildew from my pool deck?
Mix a solution of 50 percent pool chlorine and 50 percent water in a 1 gallon plant-watering container. Spread or spray this solution on the wet deck and let it soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse the deck, and as the deck dries, the surface will bleach clean.
How do you remove Kool deck paint?
Spray a section of the paint with the pressure washer. If the paint lifts off the concrete, continue cleaning the paint off the concrete pool deck without the use of chemicals to soften the paint. Position the nozzle so the spray from the pressure washer and the removed paint flow away from the pool water.
How do you remove rust from a concrete pool deck?
Soak a clean cloth in distilled white vinegar. Lay the cloth over the rust stains on your pool deck. Let the cloth sit there for several hours or until it has dried completely. Remove the cloth and scrub the surface with a pool brush.
How do you clean a cool deck with muriatic acid?
Mix no more than 5 parts water to 1 part muriatic acid. A stronger solution will kill all vegetation. Rinse the surface first, and then apply the diluted solution. After two to three minutes, flush with water.
How much does it cost to resurface Kool deck?
Kool Deck, a trademarked product, averages about $4 per square foot.
Can Kool deck be stamped?
By stamping Kool Deck, any type of modern travertine, slate, stone, granite or other low-relief pattern textures are possible.
Is cool deck expensive?
Supply Cost Professional contractors at Backyard by Design estimate that Kool Deck costs roughly $3 to $4 per square foot when installed over existing concrete.
Does cool deck need to be sealed?
We recommend sealing a concrete pool deck every 3-5 years. The sealant will wear away over time due to weather exposure, foot traffic, and cleaning efforts. When the concrete is clean and completely dry, put a drop of water on the surface.
Does cool deck stain?
Plus, it’s extremely durable (almost twice as strong as the base structure), stain resistant, and waterproof (to avoid mold or mildew buildup). So overall, a cool deck requires little maintenance, endures traditional wear and tear, and extends the life of your concrete, making it a very economical choice.
Can Kool deck be applied to existing concrete?
Kool Deck® Elite™ can easily be applied to concrete on the very first day of the concrete pour (green concrete) or to existing concrete as described below. Kool Deck® Elite™ is a colorless (white) product. Use of an entire Mortex Color-Unit™ pack is required to achieve desired color.
Can you paint over Sundek?
You must use paint specifically formulated for pool decks. Make sure the paint is spread out evenly and doesn’t puddle up in some spots of the deck (pay special attention to any uneven spots on your pool deck surface to check for paint pooling up).
What kind of paint do you use on cool deck?
Creating a Cool Pool Deck Surface is Easier Than You Think. Simply mix one gallon of acrylic paint** (your color choice) to the kit and apply Cool™ with an ordinary 3/8″, 1/2″ or 3/4″ nap paint roller to a clean, prepared surface. Cool dries within 30 minutes. Apply a second coat. Then a clear sealer.
How do you get black mold off a concrete pool deck?
Concrete is very porous and therefore holds in moisture longer, providing a perfect petri dish for mold and mildew to grow. Spray on our Algae Mildew Cleaner with a hand-pump garden sprayer, agitate with a broom brush and power wash the surface to bring back the original look of your pool deck.
What can you clean a pool deck with?
To clean a pool deck, you’ll need standard household bleach, dish soap, an exterior scrub brush meant for concrete, a bucket, and lots of water. Follow these steps for a quick clean: Fill the bucket with water and add a cup of bleach and a squirt of the dish soap.
