6 Stunning Texas Pool Deck Resurfacing Styles

Pool deck resurfacing walks a delicate line between beautiful style and premium durability. This is especially true in Texas, where outdoor living style must account for harsh heat, heavy rain and occasional hail.

So how do Texas homeowners get the durability they need in a new pool deck and a stunning design that’s the envy of the neighborhood?

We’ve selected six of our favorite pool deck resurfacing solutions that reflect unique styles for different types of homes. We’ll guide you through the long-lasting, dependable materials we used, and how they create a visually appealing backyard space.

• Custom pool deck resurfacing blends safety, durability and aesthetics. A quality installer doesn’t just protect your outdoor living space — they enhance its beauty.
• Get design inspiration from our project gallery. From island vibes to rustic charm to a modern travertine oasis, we showcase 6 pool deck resurfacing options that match every home style.
• Invest in premium pool deck resurfacing materials. The best materials — like Carvestone, travertine and pavers — provide enduring strength and artistic appeal.

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Why You Should Trust Our Pool Deck Expertise

Since 2009, Allied Outdoor Solutions has transformed over 20,000 Texas backyards into premium outdoor living spaces. Thousands of these homeowners invested in high-end pool deck resurfacing and installation.

We bring decades of experience to every pool deck project — the right material options for your location, regional climate and soil data, and quality finishes to protect your investment. 

Our team of outdoor living designers understands the unique challenges and opportunities of outdoor construction in Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth. Each project is managed by a dedicated team that includes a Construction Coordinator and a Construction Supervisor, ensuring clear communication, efficient scheduling, and consistent quality control throughout the entire process.

What Is Pool Deck Resurfacing?

Pool deck resurfacing is the process of applying a new material layer or coating over your existing pool deck. Resurface your pool deck to accomplish 4 things:

1. Enhance appearance: Liven up your backyard pool area with new colors, modern materials and updated aesthetics. Transform your deck with premium textures, patterns and design features.
2. Increase durability: Resurface your pool deck to add a fresh layer of protection against chlorinated water damage, foot traffic, and inclement weather.
3. Repair damage: Seal cracks, smooth chips and dents, and cover up damage caused by chlorine spillover and human wear and tear.
4. Improve safety: High-end resurfacing adds a non-slip, textured finish to your pool deck. Reduce the risk of slips, falls and other injuries around your inground swimming pool.

How Often Should I Resurface My Backyard Pool Deck?

Your existing pool deck materials are the primary decision factor in how often to invest in resurfacing. While there are no “hard and fast” rules, here are some guidelines to refinishing pool deck materials:

• Concrete: 10-20 year lifespan, reseal every 2-5 years
• Tile or natural stone: 8-12 year lifespan, inspect for maintenance every 2-3 years
• Pavers: 20-25 year lifespan, reseal every 2-3 years
• Coating: 6-10 year lifespan depending on your specific type of coating material

These deck materials last longer on walkways, patios and pergolas — exposure to chlorinated water increases the need for frequent resealing. 

If you live in DFW or San Antonio: Hail events are more common in your locations than other parts of Texas. Inspect your pool deck after a hailstorm for cracks, chips and dents.

Backyard Pool Deck Resurfacing: Design Inspiration Gallery

We selected 6 unique Texas pool deck resurfacing projects to showcase how premium materials create diverse, durable solutions for any home style. Get inspired to elevate your swimming pool into the backyard oasis of your dreams!

Want more past work examples? Check out our complete gallery of patio and pool deck projects from DFW, Austin, Houston and San Antonio.

Island Vibes

Description: This Houston backyard looks more like an island resort, thanks to rich earth-toned Carvestone. Thanks to its limitless customization options, this homeowner’s Carvestone pool deck looks like classic flagstone.

So why use Carvestone to mimic flagstone instead of the “real thing”? Carvestone’s 5000 PSI rating makes it nearly twice as strong as concrete. 

We enriched the space with tropical flowers, natural stone walls and pebbles around the border to create a Caribbean oasis. The homeowners can escape into a private poolside paradise to beat the summer heat.

Pool Deck Material: Carvestone (flagstone design)

Grecian Spa

Description: We used the elegant beauty of white-gray stone to make this San Antonio inground pool look like a timeless Greek myth. Its irregular shape inside a lush lawn space makes this swimming pool look like a natural pond.

Once again, we relied on durable Carvestone for pool deck material that evokes natural stone and luxurious marble. The elevated natural stone jacuzzi feature is rounded to match the curvy pool design.

Smartly placed plants and landscaping elements finish off the poolside living space.

Pool Deck Material: Carvestone

Tuscan Terracotta

Description: Long-lasting terra cotta paver stones border this uniquely-shaped inground pool. The result is a scene straight out of a Tuscan resort, complete with vintage wicker pool chairs, basket storage and table seating.

The rich reddish tone of the squared pavers provides design stability around a pool that features straight lines and curves. The simplistic pool deck allows your eye to focus on the dramatic flair of the jaw-dropping natural stone waterfall.

This earthy pool deck sits alongside a span of lush trees and bushes. The result: vintage Spanish architectural charm woven into modern design.

Pool Deck Material: Paver stones

Modern Tranquility

Description: Carvestone and natural stone combine to create a terraced pool and hot tub design that oozes modern luxury. We focused on clean lines and cool tones to let the changes in elevation make a statement.

Cool, light colored pool deck materials are great for Texas — they don’t retain heat from the summer sun, and they show less initial wear from chlorinated water. 

The centerpiece of the pool deck design is the natural stone waterfall that crests into the swimming pool from the circular spa at the top of the stairs.

Pool Deck Material: Carvestone and natural stone

Mountain Ranch

Description: Yes, you can bring rustic mountain ranch vibes into a modern-day pool deck design. A customized Carvestone finish brings a weathered look to brand-new materials. This evokes the charm of old bricks and mountain home stonework.

Step directly out the back door onto the ranch-style covered porch — then step right down into the backyard pool. This seamless design from brick ranch to muted Carvestone makes this premium installation feel homey and “lived-in”.

This design proves you don’t need a huge backyard to make a big design impact. Build your pool and pool deck adjacent to your custom porch and create one seamless outdoor entertainment space.

Pool Deck Material: Carvestone and natural stone

Travertine Dream

Description: Large squares of intricate travertine surround this magnificent backyard pool. This elegant pool deck material offers a variety of colors and intricate patterns— making this otherwise simple layout look sophisticated.

A natural stone elevated jacuzzi and border wall add drama and depth to the inground pool itself. The varied color of this travertine also pairs beautifully with an ivy-colored brick retaining wall on two sides of the pool deck.

Travertine is a wonderful pool deck material for its slip resistant surface and natural heat resistance. Homeowners can comfortably walk barefoot around their pool on hotter days than dark colored concrete or pavers can handle.

Pool Deck Material: Travertine

Want even more pool deck inspiration? Visit our complete gallery of Texas pool deck resurfacing projects.

Texas-Specific Pool Deck Resurfacing Information

Texas outdoor living requires unique considerations to other parts of the country. It’s vital to hire a pool deck resurfacing contractor who can address these 4 key issues:

Heat

It’s common for Texas to see 100+ days of 100°F heat each year. This blazing summer heat can make some pool deck materials very uncomfortable to walk around.

Work with your contractor to select a heat-resistant material for comfortable poolside entertainment. Light colors tend to work better here.

Humidity

Houston is a hotbed for humidity (excuse the pun) thanks to its Gulf Coast location. 

Concrete materials have different curing properties and conditions in humid regions. Make sure your installer understands how to properly set pool concrete in extreme humidity.

Climate and Weather Patterns

Ensure your pool deck materials can withstand local climate and weather conditions — and not just heat and humidity.

For example, Houston pool decks must resist heavy rain impact. San Antonio decking materials are exposed to stronger UV rays than much of Texas. And hail damage and freezing events occur more often in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Color Selection

Dark colored stone and concrete can look stunning on a pool deck — but are you prepared for the amount of heat they’ll retain? Walking on dark pool decks on a hot day can be uncomfortable.

Chlorine damage is also more pronounced on darker pool deck materials. Mineral deposits and chemical residue create discoloration, which is more pronounced with heat exposure on dark colors.

If you absolutely want a darker pool deck, that’s fine — make sure your installer offers heat-resistant material options.

Inspired to Resurface Your Backyard Pool Deck?

Premium pool deck resurfacing makes a dramatic visual statement while improving the durability and safety of your poolside area.

Use strong, aesthetically pleasing materials like Carvestone, travertine and concrete pavers to resurface your pool deck. Because nothing’s more stylish than beauty that lasts decades.

Talk to our outdoor living design experts. We’ll help design a dream patio and pool deck you’ll be proud to show off for years.