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If you’re like most homeowners with in-ground pools, you’re flummoxed by the endless flow of information for decorative concrete maintenance and concrete pool deck concrete sealants. Even your concrete—if it could talk—would admit it’s a lot to absorb. (FYI, if you’re ever doing an online search, concrete pool construction products are also called “construction liquids.”) Please note, this article refers only to concrete pool decks for inground pools, and not the wooden decks that tend to surround above-ground pools. Fortunately, DECK-O-SEAL’s Division Manager Jim Dill is not one to mince words (DECK-O-SEAL is a subsidiary of W. R. MEADOWS). Jim…
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Why Does My Pool Deck Joint Sealant Look Like Mushy Mastic? The 10-Minute Trick That Sets It Right Every Time
We’ve had contractors call us to ask why their joint sealant isn’t setting right or taking too long to set. The answer can be one of two things. Either the small can of activator is expired – for best outcomes, you will want to use DECK-O-SEAL within one year of our manufacturing date – or there’s a second reason: the installer didn’t use a stop watch set to 10 minutes. You may think that using a stop watch is overkill theater, but the truth is, a two-component joint sealant like our DECK-O-SEAL joint sealant is designed to be mixed for…
Deck-O-Seal Color Options
Our pool product division, DECK-O-SEAL, offers different color options for products DECK-O-SEAL and DECK-O-SEAL ONE STEP® to match all of your projects needs. DECK-O-SEAL is a polysulfide-based joint sealant used for caulking and sealing joints subject to concrete movement to provide a firm, flexible, weather-tight seal ideal for sealing joints around swimming pools. DECK-O-SEAL ONE STEP polymer-based sealing compound is ideal for glazing operations and sealing joints in concrete structures and swimming pools above the waterline, where the tile meets the pool coping. You can choose from Jet Black, White, Stone Gray, Desert Tan, or Redwood for DECK-O-SEAL and Dura-White,…
DECK-O-SEAL Color Chart Now Available
DECK-O-SEAL two-part, premium-grade, polysulfide-based joint sealant is used for caulking and sealing joints subject to concrete movement to provide a firm, flexible, weather-tight seal. It is ideal for interior and exterior joints that are subject to swimming pool chemical exposure. DECK-O-SEAL is resistant against varying weather conditions, aging, and shrinkage. DECK-O-SEAL has excellent recovery characteristics after extended periods of compression or elongation. DECK-O-SEAL is pourable and will self-level to provide a uniform, watertight seal. Now available is a digital DECK-O-SEAL color chart to view different color options. A printable PDF is also available to download. The color of the actual…
Order Our New DECK-O-SHIELD Sample
Newly available from W. R. MEADOWS is a tile sample for our popular DECK-O-SHIELD product. This sample is available for you at no cost and is a great way to view the properties of the product. DECK-O-SHIELD is a ready-to-use, water-based sealer/water repellent for natural stone, concrete, and masonry surfaces. DECK-O-SHIELD is designed for use as a sealer/water repellent on waterfalls in or around swimming pools; the product will limit the penetration of water into structurally sound, crack-free surfaces. The product also can be used as a sealer/water repellent for natural stone decks, walkways, or patios; virtually any area located…
Swimming season is coming, so keep your pool sealed with DECK-O-SEAL
For many people, the start of spring means pool season is right around the corner. We want to help ensure that your pool and deck areas are safe and sound so you can enjoy a worry-free summer. DECK-O-SEAL, our two-part, elastomeric, polysulfide-based joint sealant, is an industry-leading product formulated to seal all your cracks and joints, providing a permanent and uniform watertight seal. Below is some more information on DECK-O-SEAL from our Technical Bulletin. CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Standard industry practices should be followed to ensure a long service life for DECK-O-SEAL. POOL WATER CHEMISTRY: Be sure to follow industry…