Old World Decorative Concrete Pictures

This pool was originally a concrete pool, however due to extensive leaking, a vinyl liner was placed in the pool. In order for this to work, plumbing lines were re run, skimmers were re installed, and finally a new coping was poured. While all of this work eliminated the leaking of the pool, it left for a very unattractive pool deck.
The new homeowners were looking to improve their pool area in several key areas. The original concrete had extensive cracking and poor drainage. There was also an area where natural stone was placed which had begun to delaminate as well as become a breeding ground for mold and mildew. Resurfacing the existing concrete rather than demolishing and repouring became a very cost effective option.
First, coping was formed and poured in place over the existing coping at a height that would correct the problems with drainage. A mix with integral color and pva fibers was used for the coping. Once the coping phase was complete, structural slabs were poured over the existing stone and concrete. This structural slab is reinforced with 2 1/4" structural polypropelene fibers, wire mesh, and in certain areas steel rods. There were also a few areas of grass that the homeowner wanted removed and replaced with our product. Those areas also received the structural slab and were tied into the existing concrete.
Once the structural slab was poured and the new heights were established, the process of pouring decorative cast in place concrete tile began. This mix is designed to be poured at a thickness of 1 1/4" and is integrally colored and reinforced with pva fibers. A random ashlar pattern which is imprinted into the surface using custom "cookie cutter" style stamping tools. These tools leave an impression that is a 1/2" wide by an 1 1/4" deep, which is then grouted with any color that the customer chooses. In this case the customer chose to use an uncolored grout that would match an existing bluestone sidewalk and patio. All work was completed in a span of 2 weeks and completely changed the look of their pool deck.