Non Slip Coating Easy Guide For Fun in the Sun

Online, September 13, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Where Can I Find Cool Pool Deck Designs?

One of the main things people use Solid Step Cote for is to help prevent slip and fall injuries on slippery surfaces. But today we thought we would help consumers in the early stages before the pool is constructed. Lets take a look at where you can find the coolest deck designs on the web and what you need to do to maintain your pool.

First we will look at Houzz.com

Houzz is a unique company that brings homeowners and home professionals together they form a visual community where they share their designs. They connect millions of home owners and home design enthusiasts on one free online platform. This concept allows people to connect and share outstanding designs and showcase their work for everyone to see online. Boasting over 146 thousand photos, its easy to find something that will inspire your own design for your home.

Maintenance Tips

You should set a weekly time to clean and maintain the chemical balance. shock treatments can solve and prevent many of the toughest problems. Testing the pH and making sure it is free of chlorine in the water and on a weekly basis. Only use cleaners, brushes and vacuums recommended by the manufacturer. Start near the shallow end and continue to the deeper parts. Make sure to keep the vacuum head under water while in use.

You may also want to do the following:

*Remove surface dirt using a skimmer several days of the week. Dirt can sink to the bottom and becomes much harder to deal with then.
*Empty out your strainer basket twice a week.
*Use your vacuum twice a week and keep the floor and water clean of debris.
*Scrape the walls and tiles weekly contain the calcium and algae levels, before they become too hard to remove without having a pressure washer.
*Maintain your filter and keep it clean.

The Manufacturer's instructions to clean and how often, because cleaning too much can be a very bad idea as well. During the swimming season make sure to keep the water levels as steady as you can., Evaporation and rough splashing will usually lower the water levels, so you will need to monitor the levels bi weekly. If you are finding lower water levels than you would like to see you can check for leaks and repair them if leaks are found. You need to consistently check the water's pH levels. Water PH level should be between 7.2 and 7.8. Shock the water regularly to keep it clean and healthy. Do not ever attempt to fix a problem with your heater, seek professional help when dealing with electronic.

What do you need out of your concrete pool deck?

To quote Bob Vila "A concrete pool deck must be safe, slip-resistant, and easy on the feet." There are two types of concrete that can easily get the job done and still provide excellent slip resistance. stamped concrete is a process that uses stamping plates and etched designs and it presses it into the poured concrete to make shapes over the whole outside surface. Applying a stamped application makes for a much more attractive non slip surface that can re-create patterns and designs from nature, stone and even fine art pieces.

What can I use for Non Skid Coatings?

Its easy to find a non skid coating in today's market place, however many use harsh chemicals or have very difficult instructions involving mixing and stirring the coating to be just the right consistency for use. Luckily for those not wanting to deal with the hassle of those types of products they're is Solid Step Cote and Flex Duracote. Both are 100% green, safe chemicals that you can use to make any surface non slip and non skid. the difference between the two is very easy to detect. If you are looking for a clear coating go with Solid Step Cote, if you are looking for a colored coating that will match the color of your concrete, go with Flex Duracote and enjoy a much cheaper price. Both products will give you piece of mind but only 1 is the right choice for your home and outdoor deck.