Lake Charles Pool Decks and Patios

Lake Charles Louisiana has a lot of pool decks and patios. When residential and commercial property owners need a decorative finish Ben Lofton of Lofton Decorative Concrete comes to the rescue. In the photo here you can see that the concrete patio  was

in pretty rough shape, unattractive and full of cracks. Ben  starts out by getting the slab clean and prepped. All the cracks are repaired.

This one was a patio at a residential home requiring quite a bit of patience. The existing concrete slab was resurfaced with a concrete overlay using CTI decorative concrete products. Once the overlay was dry Ben applied a black concrete overlay by spraying with a hopper gun. This is a very tricky application, when working with black and white there is no room for error. Even little specs show up as blemishes.

The photo of the porch shows a unique application of a medallion achieved using graphics called “Flattoos”, stencils specially designed to adhere to concrete. Flattoos are made and designed by Surface Gel Tech in Mesa Arizona.

Like with all pool decks and patios in the Lake Charles area  completed by Lofton Decorative Concrete they use CTI sealers that will hold up to the elements. They typicially add a non slip additive to ensure steady footing even when the surface is wet.

In addition to decorative concrete application on pool decks and patios in Lake Charles Louisiana they work on all kinds of commercial applications like retail stores and restaurants. Due to the versalility of concrete coatings there are unlimited applications both for floors and vertical applications. Results are extremely durable, quick (3-5 days is typical) and cost effective.

For more information about the process, options and pricing for resurfacing pool decks and patios in Lake Charles contact Ben Lofton at 337-274-7325 or click the link here to view their web site Lofton Decorative Concrete

Thanks to Stardek For Sponsoring This Page. Stardek has been producing decorative concrete products for over 35 years. Not only are they ideal for resurfacing patios and walkways but any kind of concrete. Stardek products have been used at Universal Studios, many Publik supermarkets, movie theaters nationwide and thosands of pool decks. Stardek is one of the best run companies in the decorative concrete market with over 4,000 trained applicators nationwide and overseas.

Stardek – The Industry Leader For 35 Years with Thousands of Trained Applicators Worldwide. www.stardek.com

I’d like to thanks everyone for showing such keen interest in concrete crack repair and swimming pool deck resurfacing blog recently. Lots of the questions pertained to resurfacing patios and walkways and what products should be used for resurfacing concrete pool decks and driveways.

Well here are some resources.

If you head over to http://www.metrocrete.tv/ there are two excellent tutorial videos showing “How To” resurface existing concrete with a Spray Coat and another using a stampable concrete overlay. Both videos were created by Master Decorative Concrete artisan Juan Romero. Juan runs his decorative concrete business from the Daytona Florida area. His website is http://www.artcretemedia.com/

The videos take you step by step through the process of resurfacing pool decks, driveways, patios and walkways with simple and advanced applications. The advanced applications use multi-colors and stencils to create a high end remodeled surface. Residential and commercial applications are covered.

The videos are ideal for anyone. If you’re a home owner or commercial property owner they are well worth the investment. The more educated you are about the process the better the result when working with a contractor. The videos are also ideal for builders, contractors, architects and landscape designers.

If you’re interested in the companies who make products for resurfacing patios and walkways, pool decks and driveways the following list will be a good resource. many of the products can be used for wall applications. I even found a few photos of bridges that have been resurfaced and look excellent.

If you have concrete these companies have the products and contractors to improve it. Many of these companies have expanded internationally. This is a multi-billion dollar global industry.

1. http://www.permacrete.com/ – Permacrete based in Nashville Tennassee was formed in 1990 by George Henderson. Permacrete has a nationwide dealer network. They run training at their Nashville location. Their R & D department has made huge improvements in their products and are now moving into the exterior wall resurfacing market for commrcial properties and residential homes.

2. http://www.concretesolutions.com/ – Started in 1986 and based in San Diego California they have a full line of resurfacing products. They have developed a unique spray system. Their motto is “If it possible to improve it, don’t remove it”

3. http://www.artcrete.com/ – Based in Louisiana with a nationwide distributor network. They have a spray resurfacing system and a unique stenciling system for creating patterns on new concrete. They have their own stencils and imaging enhancing software contractors can use to show clients what the finished result will look like.

4. http://www.elitecrete.com/ – Based in Valparaiso Indiana with a Nationwide and International Network. Aggressive well run company with a full line of resurfacing products, training and contractor network.

5. http://www.sundek.com/ – Sundek was one of the early pioneers into the concrete resurfacing market. Company was formed in 1970 resurfacing patios and walkways. They are based in Arlington Texas.

6. http://www.stardek.com/ – another of the early entrants into the market resurfacing patios and walkways. Resurfacing pool decks and driveways is a large focus for the companies extensive contractor network. They started in 1972, have 3 spray systems and are based in Tampa Florida.

7. http://www.sanitred.com/ – They are based in Indiana with a full line of liquid rubber resurfacing products for pool interiors, decks and patios. Many of their applications are commercial.

8. http://www.colormakerfloors.com/ – based in vancouver B.C. has 2 overlays. Sgraffino and Pentimento. Their systems attract high end artists and applicators. many of their projects are interior but their products are ideal for resurfacing patios and walkways, pool decks and a lot of retail store applications.

9 http://www.cti-corp.com/ CTI stands for Concrete Technology Incorporated. based in Tampa Bay Florida. They have a nationwide and international network.

10. http://www.renewcrete.com/ – located in Rockledge Florida. Renew-Crete® Systems was developed with the applicator in mind creating a user-friendly Decorative Concrete System. Their one component bag mixes are the ideal choice for professionals and beginners alike.

11. http://www.increte.com/ – two locations, Odessa Florida and Aurora Illinois. They have a spray coat system and a full line of decorative concrete resurfacing products.

12. http://www.koverkrete.com/ – Based in Orlando Florida they have a full line of concrete resurfacing products.

13. http://www.westcoat.com/ – based in San Diego California, they have been in business since 1982. Products for resurfacing patios and walkways, pools, driveways.

14. http://www.flex-c-ment.com/ – based in Picayune Missouri with a nationwide network of distributors. Their products are ideal for resurfacing pools, walkways and patios. they also have an exterior wall system.

15. http://www.marbelite.com/ – company was formed in 1982 , Sarasota Florida. Decorative concrete resurfacing products for pools and spas, walkways, driveways, balconies, patios and garage floors.

16. http://www.spraycrete.com/ – spraycrete specializes in what else but decorative concrete spray systems for exterior applitions. Resurfacing patios and walkways, pool decks and driveways. Based in Tampa Florida.

17. http://www.super-krete.com/ – based in El Cajon California with a full line of decorative concrete resurfacing products for residential and commercial applications.

18. http://www.superstone.com/ – Based in Miami, a 40 year veteran of the decorative concrete coatings market with products used worldwide. Products are idea for resurfacing patios and walkways, pool decks driveways and commercial applications.

19. http://www.surecretedesign.com/ – based in Dade City Florida SureCrete designs is a vetran manufacturer of specialty decorative concrete coatings. Their product line includes spray systems and stampable overlays among others. One of their new products is Carpenterstone, a revolutionary product for unlimited use.