How Gem-Scape™ Can Enhance Your Pool Deck

When most people think about concrete, they think about dull, uniform gray slabs that might be utilitarian but don’t really have any visual appeal that would entice you to spend more time outside. This is particularly true for pool decks, which are supposed to be an oasis for relaxation and fun.

Thankfully, there are solutions that can dramatically put this myth to rest once and for all. Gem-Scape™ is Zion Outdoors’ proprietary concrete overlay blend that can genuinely transform your pool deck into a haven you won’t want to leave. This blog will look at how Gem-Scape™ can enhance your pool deck.

What is Pool Deck Resurfacing?

Pool deck resurfacing is a process in which the existing surface of a pool deck is repaired or upgraded to enhance its appearance, durability, and safety. Over time, pool decks can develop cracks, chips, or surface wear due to exposure to weather elements, pool chemicals, and general use. Resurfacing helps address these issues and gives the pool deck a fresh and renewed look without tearing out the old slab and pouring a new one. The resurfacing process adds a thin layer of concrete coating, like Gem-Scape™, to the top of the existing deck, which can then be customized to match your vision.

What is Gem-Scape™?

Gem-Scape™ is Zion Outdoors’ proprietary concrete overlay blend. Our application process allows us to recreate the look and feel of stone, colored or stained.

Gem-Scape™ is applied and cut by hand, allowing its pattern to be customized in nearly any shape and size. It can be cut to look like tile, brick, travertine, herringbone pavers, or natural flagstone, giving you countless options. These can be cut in different sizes based on the space and need.

Gem-Scape™ adds depth to spaces by leveraging a limitless color palette. Colors are integrated into the actual Gem-Scape™ and applied via shading with sponges by a certified installer.

How Gem-Scape™ Can Enhance Your Pool Deck?

One of Gem-Scape’s™ most significant benefits is its versatility. By being able to mimic different types of stone and the ability to color it, it can be matched to your overall aesthetic or create a brand new look you’ve always dreamed of.

So, why choose concrete in the first place, you may ask? It has many benefits that you can use to your advantage. Typically, it’s the most cost-effective material that requires relatively little preparation and is very sturdy and durable. Unless the ground shifts, concrete will not go anywhere once it’s set. This makes maintenance quick and easy, and you won’t have to worry about it for years. Sure, harsh winters could take a toll on concrete, but those are not a big concern in the Austin or Dallas-Fort Worth areas.

Gem-Scape™ allows you to customize the pattern and color you envision, taking your pool deck from drab to fab and making it an outdoor space you will love to spend time in with friends and family.