Also, pool chlorine will bleach the color out of the paint leaving little white spots all over your deck. Concrete stain has some of the drawbacks of paint but overall is a better choice.

There are several options, Johnsen says. “The coolest is something called Kool Deck, which is air-entrained concrete — the air within the concrete keeps it cool to the touch. It’s not as charming as a ...

Adding container plants to the pool deck visually soften the hard edges and stark appearance of the concrete. Pool plants add color, texture and structure that tie the pool into the landscape beyond.

If you simply want to update your concrete pool deck, many remodelers are offering a coating called acrylic lace that costs about $750-$1,000 for an average-size deck. The coating comes in several ...

Trex decking is available in 23 colors, so there’s likely one that will be perfect for your deck or patio project. You want the deck to complement your home and look like it was meant to be part ...

Sun-tolerant coleuses create 3-foot-plus leafy mounds of striking colors. Pinch the tips to keep them bushy. Color-streaked crotons are another option, with big, smooth leaves.