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Cracks in stamped concrete on pool deck

11 days ago

Hi! Looking for some advice.

Our pool deck is stamped concrete. It looks nice except for some very ugly cracks. Instead of resurfacing the entire thing, we are wondering if we could repair the cracks or cover them. What do you think our options are? Is there a way to match the central concrete color and/or fake grout? Thanks for your help

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3onthetree
10 days ago
Not sure how you did the coping bullnose edge with concrete, but anyway you will always have movement at that same perimeter crack between the pool wall and flatwork surrounding it. Use a self leveling caulk to fill the crack and allow the movement. Might be nice to actually cut a uniform groove for that, but leave it up to you on the details.
chispa
8 days ago
This is why I like to use pavers! No cracks to be fixed. If things settle, you lift up the pavers, re-level the area and re-install the pavers. I used 12x24 Shellock pavers from Artistic Pavers around the pool and the lanai.
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