Epoxy & coatings · Jacksonville, FL
Pool Deck, Patio & Lanai Coatings in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville summer afternoons sit near 91 degrees, and the city averages about 53 inches of rain a year. Bare concrete around a pool fades, cracks and grows slick algae. JW coats pool decks, patios and lanais after a full pressure wash and crack repair. Call (904) 533-7260.
- 5.0 on Google · 82 reviews
- Based in Jacksonville, FL 32254
- Where Precision Meets Perfection
Pool deck & lanai coatings
Pool deck resurfacing in Jacksonville: what the job covers
A deck coating is a thin layer bonded to the concrete you already have. Done right, it hides stains and old patches, adds grip and runs cooler than a dark or worn slab. Laid over dirt or moving cracks, it peels within a season or two.
We coat three kinds of outdoor space. Open pool decks take the most sun, chlorine and splash. Patios carry grills, planters and furniture legs. Screened or roofed lanais get less direct sun, which opens up more finish choices, including decorative flake.
Prep is the bigger share of the work. JW is also a pressure-washing company, so the crew that cleans the deck is the crew that coats it. Every job begins with a measure and a written quote listing the prep, the repairs and the finish.
- Pressure washing to strip algae, mildew, dirt and chalky old paint
- Grinding or etching where smooth concrete or old sealer would block a bond
- Crack routing and filling, with control joints kept open
- Patching spalls, pitting and low spots that hold water
- Primer, texture coat and a UV-stable topcoat in the color you choose
- Non-skid grit in the top layer and fresh flexible sealant at the coping
What we look for
Why do pool decks crack, fade and turn slick?
Concrete moves. It swells and shrinks with heat, and Concrete Network’s pool deck guide notes that a slab without properly placed joints cannot expand and contract, so it cracks instead. The deck and the pool shell also move at different rates, which is why the coping joint often opens first.
Sun is the next problem. Constant UV discolors every type of epoxy over time, so plain epoxy makes a poor top layer on an open deck. Color matters too: Berkeley Lab’s Heat Island Group explains that dark surfaces absorb almost all of the sun’s energy and heat up.
Water finishes the job. Shaded corners stay damp after summer storms and grow algae that turns slippery. Around saltwater pools, sealer makers warn that salt crystals forming as splash dries can flake unsealed concrete and pavers.
Signs your deck is due for work:
- Hairline cracks that have widened or now run across the deck
- Old paint that peels, chalks or rubs off on bare feet
- Green or black growth in the shade and along the coping
- Puddles that stand for hours after a rain
Our process
From pressure washer to final topcoat, step by step
A deck coating is only as good as the bond underneath it. These are the steps we follow, and the cure times on the product sheet set the pace.
1Measure and inspect
We measure the deck and note drains, steps, coping and any screen-enclosure posts. We tap for hollow patches and ask about your pool chemistry, because salt systems and chlorine both shape the finish we recommend.
2Pressure wash and dry
A surface cleaner lifts dirt, algae and loose coating, and stubborn growth gets a cleaner and a rinse. Washing alone cannot remove paint or oil, so those spots get extra work. The slab then dries fully before repairs start.
3Open the surface
Smooth or previously sealed concrete is ground or etched so the new coat can grip, the same idea behind the surface profiles in ICRI Guideline 310.2R. Failing old paint comes off rather than getting buried.
4Repair cracks and joints
Cracks are opened with a crack chaser, filled with a flexible compound and dusted with sand so the next layer bonds. Moving cracks may need a new control joint, and the coping joint gets flexible sealant rather than rigid patch.
5Prime, texture and topcoat
Primer goes on first, then a texture coat that is sprayed and knocked down or troweled, then a pigmented acrylic or UV-stable topcoat. Non-skid grit goes into the top layer, heavier on steps and at the water’s edge.
6Cure and final walk
Foot traffic stays off for the time the product sheet lists. Then we walk the deck with you, checking texture, edges and joints, and leave the product names and simple washing advice for your records.
Price and paperwork
What sets the price of a deck coating, and is a permit needed?
What moves the price on deck and lanai coatings
Square footage sets the base, but condition sets the real number. A sound deck that needs a wash and a fresh topcoat is a short job. A deck with peeling paint, wide cracks and broken edges needs grinding and repair before any coating goes on.
The system comes next. A sprayed acrylic texture usually costs less than a full flake broadcast under a polyaspartic topcoat, and a cementitious overlay that rebuilds a rough surface costs more than either. Steps, coping, drains and enclosure posts all add hand work.
Access and timing count too. Furniture, planters and grills have to move, and a lanai inside a screen cage is slower to stage than an open patio. Your written quote lists each line, so you can see how much goes to prep, repairs and the finish itself.
Permits, pool rules and licensing
Florida jurisdictions generally treat painting and similar finish work as exempt from building permits, as the building official decides. New slabs, enlarged decks and structural repairs are different, so confirm with your building department, and check with your HOA if deck colors need approval.
Pools at hotels, apartments and some condo and HOA communities fall under Chapter 514, Florida Statutes, and Department of Health oversight. The Florida Building Code’s public pool section calls for wet decks of concrete or other nonabsorbent material with a slip-resistant finish. Florida law also bars local license requirements for painting and pressure-washing work.
Why JW
Why homeowners trust JW with both the deck and the prep
JW holds a 5.0 rating from 82 Google reviews, and reviewers mention the same things: on time, tidy, fair price and clear communication. Several of those reviews are about pressure washing decks, patios, driveways and porches, which is the first step of every coating job we do.
Painting, pressure washing and epoxy coatings all happen in-house. One crew can wash the house, repaint the lanai walls and coat the deck in a single project, so nothing waits on a second contractor. That also means no gap between cleaning and coating for pollen and dirt to settle into. Owner Jimmie Wilson oversees the deck work himself, with more than 30 years of hands-on painting and finishing experience.
Customers on our deck and patio work
Jimmy is well spoken honest & professional. Showed up early & diligently completed pressure washing deck. Pricing was very fair, his equipment is well maintained & in good working order. Outstanding work ethic, I recommend him unconditionally. Good show!
Jimmie is very professional and did a great job pressure washing my house, driveway, sidewalk, patio and front porch. Great job! Highly recommended.
Service areas
Pool decks and lanais we coat around the First Coast
We work out of the 32254 ZIP on Jacksonville’s west side. These communities have plenty of pools, patios and screened lanais, each with its own kind of wear.
Questions
Pool deck and lanai coating questions
Which coatings work on Florida pool decks and lanais?
Three families cover most decks. Sprayed acrylic or polymer-modified cement textures, usually finished as a knockdown, are the classic choice for open pool decks. Cementitious overlays rebuild a rough or heavily patched surface. Flake systems under a polyaspartic topcoat suit covered lanais and patios. Plain epoxy discolors in direct sun, so we avoid it as the top layer on an open deck.
Is the coated surface slip-resistant when wet?
Yes, when it is built for it. Knockdown and orange-peel textures give bare feet something to grip, and we mix non-skid grit into the topcoat, heavier on steps and the wet edge. Florida’s building code asks for a slip-resistant finish on public pool wet decks, and we apply the same thinking at home. Algae makes any surface slick, so keep the deck washed.
Does the coating stay cooler under bare feet?
Yes, compared with bare dark or weathered concrete. Lighter colors reflect more sunlight, and Berkeley Lab’s Heat Island Group notes that dark surfaces absorb almost all of the sun’s energy. Light-toned textured acrylic and cool-deck finishes are the usual pick around pools. No coating stays cool on a 91-degree July afternoon, but a light finish stays comfortable much longer.
Do you pressure-wash and repair cracks before coating?
Yes. Every job starts with pressure washing, which JW also offers as its own service, followed by full drying time. Cracks are opened, filled with a flexible compound and sanded so the coating bonds. Moving cracks and the coping joint get flexible sealant or a new control joint, because a rigid patch over a moving crack reopens through the finish.
How soon can we use the pool deck after it is coated?
It depends on the product, and its data sheet sets the clock. Many deck coatings allow light bare-foot traffic after 24 to 48 hours and ask you to wait several more days before chairs, loungers and planters go back. Our humid summers stretch those times, so we schedule around the forecast and give you the dates in writing.
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JW Painting & Pressure Washing & Epoxy Flooring · Jacksonville, FL 32254 · (904) 533-7260
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