How to Repair a Concrete Pool Deck

A pool deck needs regular maintenance just as the pool does because each the pool is used, the deck comes under use also. This constant use can cause the deck to acquire cracks in the surface, which can make it look worn.

How to Repair a Concrete Pool Deck

Materials Needed

• Grinder


• Gloves


• Goggles


• Nails


• Hammer


• Garden hose with nozzle


• Scrub brush


• Bucket


• Cement


• Sand


• Water


• Dowel


• Putty knife


• Trowel


• Tarp


• Heavy rocks

1. Use a grinder to make the crack ½ inch deep and ½ inch wide. This will allow the cement mixture to fill the crack. Make sure you wear gloves and goggles during the process.


2. Take a few nails and hammer them along the crack. This will hold the patch in place once it has completely dried.


3. Use a garden hose with a nozzle to remove any loose dirt or cement from the area. Use a scrub brush to assist you as you spray the area.


4. Prepare the cement in a bucket according to the directions on the label. The mixture will be cement, sand and water. Mix the ingredients with a dowel. The mixture should be pasty and not too watery.


5. Scoop up the cement with a putty knife and apply it in the crack. Smooth the cement with a trowel to make sure the cement is even with the rest of the surface. Pack all of the cracks with the cement.


6. Cover the entire area with a tarp. Pin the sides down with heavy rocks. Allow the cement to dry for five days. Remove the tarp.