Five real projects, photographed from the same spot before and after. No renders, no stock photos — this is our crew's work on decks that looked like yours does now.
By Master Pool DecksReal projects, photographed honestlyPhotos: our completed work
1. Plain gray concrete to two-tone desert tan
BeforeAfter
A structurally sound but plain gray deck. After prep and crack treatment, we applied a two-tone acrylic lace texture in desert tan — cooler underfoot, easier on the eyes, and finished with clean score lines.
2. Spider-cracked slab to charcoal acrylic lace
BeforeAfter
Cracks ran across this whole deck. Every crack was routed and filled, drainage channels were preserved, and the surface was recoated in a charcoal lace that hides future hairlines better than a flat finish.
3. Bare patio and stained deck, unified in light gray
BeforeAfter
Three different aged surfaces — patio, deck, and stepping pads — became one continuous light lace finish. This is the single-surface approach we recommend for compact yards.
4. Masked and prepped to warm greige, edge to edge
BeforeAfter
Mid-project and finished: walls, gazebo posts, and the outdoor kitchen are masked before any material is sprayed. The finish runs edge to edge with crisp lines where coating meets stucco.
5. Full renovation: demolished spa to rebuilt showpiece
BeforeAfter
The biggest lift on this page: spa walls rebuilt, new tile spillway, and the entire surround resurfaced in gray acrylic lace. Resurfacing scales from a one-day recoat to work like this.
What these projects have in common
The numbers behind the photos
Most of these transformations took 1–2 days of on-site work plus 3–7 days of cure. Every one started the same way: a free assessment of whether the existing concrete could be resurfaced at all. See the cost guide and resurface-vs-replace guide for how we decide.
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