A patio or pool deck takes the worst of Los Angeles weather: relentless UV, surface temperatures that bake bare feet, splashing water, and chlorine. That combination is exactly why the coating you choose matters more outdoors than anywhere else. Get it right and you get a good-looking surface that stays bright, grips when wet, and holds up to years of sun. Get it wrong and you get a floor that yellows, chalks, and peels by its second summer.
Here's the honest part most contractors won't lead with: pure epoxy is not the right product for an open patio or pool deck. Standard epoxy is a beautiful, tough coating, but it isn't UV-stable, so direct sun makes it amber and fade over time. The fix is a system, not a single coat. For LA outdoor concrete we build an epoxy base for strength, then seal it with a UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat. That topcoat holds its color, flexes with the slab, and stands up to the sun. Epoxy Experts Flooring has installed coatings across Greater LA since 2022. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, most jobs go down in about a day, and every floor is backed by our 10-year warranty.
Why choose Patio & Pool Deck Coating
Ideal for
- Pool decks and the wet splash zone around them
- Open and covered backyard patios
- Outdoor entertaining areas, BBQ zones, and lounges
- Front entries, walkways, and breezeways
- Worn, cracked, or stained outdoor concrete that needs a refresh
- Homeowners who want a finished look that survives LA sun
How it works
- Free quote & finish selectionWe look at your patio or pool deck, check the concrete and drainage, and talk through color, texture, and how cool and slip-resistant you want the surface. Then you get straight options and a clear quote, no pressure.
- Concrete prep & repairWe mechanically grind the slab to the right profile and repair cracks and pitting. Prep is what makes an outdoor coating bond and last through sun and water cycles. It's the step DIY kits skip.
- Base coat & flake broadcastWe apply the base coat and broadcast your chosen flake blend for even coverage. That texture is what gives the deck its grip and its finished look.
- UV-stable polyaspartic topcoatWe seal everything with a UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat that locks in the color, resists yellowing, and adds slip resistance. Then it cures, and we walk the finished deck with you. The job is backed by the 10-year warranty.
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FAQs
Can you put epoxy on an outdoor patio or pool deck?
Not pure epoxy by itself, and we'll be straight with you about that. Standard epoxy isn't UV-stable, so in direct LA sun it ambers, fades, and can chalk or peel over time. What works outdoors is a system: we typically use an epoxy base for adhesion and strength, then finish with a UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat that holds its color and flexes with the slab. That's the right way to coat outdoor concrete, and it's what we install.
Will the coating get slippery around the pool when it's wet?
It shouldn't, because we build in slip resistance on purpose for pool decks. By broadcasting a fine flake or aggregate texture into the coating, we create grip that works even when the surface is wet from splashing or a rinse-down. A smooth, glossy finish would be slick near water, so for pool surrounds we tailor the texture specifically for traction.
Is there an option that stays cooler on bare feet?
Yes, to a degree. Surface temperature comes down mostly to color and sun exposure: lighter flake blends and cooler tones reflect more sunlight and stay more comfortable underfoot than dark concrete baking in full sun. No coating turns a sun-blasted deck cold, but choosing the right light-reflective finish makes a real difference on a hot LA afternoon. We'll point you toward the cooler-walking options during your quote.
Why polyaspartic instead of just epoxy for outdoors?
Three reasons that matter outdoors: UV stability, flexibility, and color hold. Polyaspartic is UV-stable, so it won't yellow in the sun the way epoxy does; it's more flexible, so it moves with the slab through hot days and cool nights instead of cracking; and it keeps its color and clarity over years of exposure. We often pair it with an epoxy base, which bonds beautifully and adds build, then top it with polyaspartic to handle the sun. You get the strength of epoxy and the UV performance of polyaspartic in one system.
How long does an outdoor coating last in the LA sun?
Built correctly over properly prepped concrete with a UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat, an outdoor patio or pool deck coating holds up for many years of full sun and water exposure. The biggest factors are surface prep and using the right UV-stable system, which is exactly where cheap or DIY outdoor jobs fail. We back our installs with a 10-year warranty.
Can you coat over my old, cracked patio concrete?
In most cases, yes. As long as the slab is structurally sound, we grind it down to a clean profile and repair cracks and pits during prep, then coat over it. A flake finish also visually hides minor cracks and old stains that would stand out on a plain or solid-color surface. If the concrete has deeper structural problems, we'll tell you what it needs before we coat it.