Kool Deck Application
How is the concrete
prepared before the
application?
When preparing concrete for installation, our Company uses
a combination of Muriatic
Acid, grinders, sand
blasting, sanders, and
pressure washers,
depending on what is
required to create the
ideal profile. Chemicals
are used to remove such
items as oil, adhesives or
paints.
How much
thickness will this
product add to my
concrete?
Total thickness is typically 1/16 – 1/8 inches. When
applying this product we
are more concerned about
getting the acrylic to
penetrate the concrete
than building up the
surface. If the surface
needs to be substantially
built up beyond this range
other products on the
market can be used as a
base coat with the acrylic
our Company applied as the
top coat.
With this
product, thicker does not
mean better. Actually the
thinner it is applied the
better the flexural
properties. Flexibility is
very important to allow
for expansion and
contraction of concrete
during freeze/thaw cycles.
When the acrylic concrete
is applied 1/16” to 1/8”
thick it is allowed to
move with the concrete as
opposed to against it,
such as other products
like tile, slate, pavers
or concrete patches.
Can cracks be repaired?
There are many methods to
repair concrete cracks and
a wide range of cost. The
method used to repair a
crack is determined by
many factors including,
but not limited to, the
purpose for repairing the
crack, size, budget, and
material going over the
crack (tile, coating,
etc…).
Regardless of the method
used to fill a crack,
there is the possibility
of the crack retracing
itself or re-appearing.
Whenever possible the
crack should be worked
into the coating pattern.
The repaired crack should
be placed in a grout line
of the coating design. If
cracking is an issue, our
Company may recommend a
flagstone pattern. Since
we free cut our flagstone
we can trace along any
crack making it a grout
line within a flagstone
pattern. Since our grout
lines are a little
recessed, the crack is
less visible. The crack is
also much easier to repair
if it opens up again in
the future.
Should controlled joints
be covered up?
Concrete must be allowed
to expand and contract
with temperature changes.
Joints provide a
controlled crack for
movement. Thus all
expansion joints are left
in place and should not be
filled with concrete.
Caulking can be placed
over the cracks inside the
control joints to prevent
water from getting
underneath your concrete
surface and creating
damage. However, if a
coating is being applied
over concrete, the
expansion joint or control
joint should still be
worked into the design.
(This type of caulking is
not available in retail
shops. Retail caulking
typically has a short life
and will prune over time
and pull from the edge.
How long do you have to
stay off the surface once
it is applied?
After
the sealant is applied you
must stay off the surface
completely for 24 hours.
All items that need to be
permanently placed on the
finished surfaces, such as
boxes or light furniture
must not be placed on the
surface for three days.
Heavier furniture and
appliances should stay of
the surface for five days
while vehicles should stay
of the surface for seven
days.
Durability
How does it stand-up
against oils, stains,
salts and discoloration?
Every COMPANY application
is finished with a seal
coat. The seal coat makes
the surface non-porous
resulting in a surface
that will not discolor or
show extreme fading due to
UV (ultra violet) rays.
Most stains caused by
drinks, food, oil and
grease will wash off.
When a spill does
occur you should clean up
the surface as soon as
possible. Any stain left
on the surface for long
periods of time is more
difficult to remove and
will potentially become
part of the surface.
Potted plants should be
elevated above the surface
to prevent rings. Watered
plants should have a pan
or saucer underneath to
catch water over flow and
prevent hard water stains
from working there way
into the surface.
Pans should be placed
underneath vehicles that
constantly leak. The oil
from the vehicle will wash
off, however constant oil
and cleaning will
prematurely wear the
sealant. Highly corrosive
materials should be
prevented from touching
the surface. Items such as
battery acid and radiator
coolant could cause the
acrylic concrete to
discolor.
Will it wear or chip off?
The special formulated
concrete material is
extremely durable, but it
is not indestructible. As
a rule of thumb, if it can
scratch or damage
traditional concrete,
chances are it will damage
your surface. Exercise
caution when moving or
placing heavy things on
the surface. Visible wear
does not typically occur
as long as you reseal the
product when wear begins
to occur. This includes
vehicle traffic on
driveways.
When should a seal coat be
reapplied?
Your
surface should be
re-sealed every 2-4 years
depending upon sunlight,
cleaning and traffic
pattern. A good time to
reseal is when the surface
becomes dull or difficult
to clean, and/or when
water can immediately
penetrate the surface.
Once a fresh coat of
sealant is applied, colors
are brought back to full
intensity and the surface
is made easier to clean.
The Product
There seems to be many
manufacturers of acrylic
or polymer concrete
material. Which product is
the best? Although
most companies claim they
have a revolutionary or
unique product, there is
very little
distinguishable difference
between products among
leading manufacturers.
Even if there was a
difference manufacturers
cannot control each
independent company and
their installation
techniques. There is a
considerable difference in
craftsmanship and each
company should be judged
on there own merits and
craftsmanship, not the
merits of the
manufacturer.
What warranty and service
is provided?
Our
Company offers a 2-year
limited warranty from
fading and delaminating.
Kool Deck System
Colors and Textures
How do they get the
floor texture? After
the application is
completed, salt rocks
are thrown into the
surface. They are
imbedded. After the
surface is totally
dry, a water hose is
used to wash away the
salt.
Thereafter, you have a
non-slip surface.
Another method is to
stamp a pattern into
the surface.

Comfort |
Kool Deck
significantly
lowers
concrete
temperatures. |
Safety |
Kool Deck
is
completely
non-skid. |
Durability |
Wear and
weathering
are
virtually
eliminated
because of
the extra
strength
of Kool
Deck. |
Maintenance |
Because of
its
uniform
color
retention,
the KOOL
DECK keeps
your pool
looking
new year
after
year. Its
stain
resistant
qualities
far exceed
those of
regular
concrete
decking. |
Hygenic |
A Kool
Deck
contains
ingredients
designed
to prevent
the growth
of
micro-organisms
found in
deck
areas, and
still
remains
totally
non-toxic. |
To find out how to
turn your old pool
into a work of art,
call US today!