# Concrete Pool Decks Toronto | Best Concrete Toronto > New concrete pool deck installation, resurfacing and non-slip coatings in Toronto from $12 to $20 per sq ft. Liner-safe pouring and a 2-year workmanship warranty. URL: https://bestconcretetoronto.ca/concrete-pool-decks/ ![Concrete pool deck surrounding a backyard swimming pool at a Toronto home](/images/hero/wide-concrete-pool-deck-surrounding-a-backyard-swi.webp) # Concrete Pool Deck Installation & Resurfacing in the GTA Last updated: August 28, 2026 New pool deck installation, resurfacing and non-slip coatings poured without damaging your liner. - verified 2-Year Workmanship Warranty - shield WSIB + $2M Liability - schedule 2-Hour Quote Window - star 4.9 Google Rating Published pricing $12 - $20 per sq ft request\_quote Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) call (647) 800-3688 [tel:+16478003688 →](tel:+16478003688) View Pricing [#pricing →](#pricing) - star 4.9 Star Google Rating - receipt\_long Published Pricing - verified 2-Year Workmanship Warranty - shield WSIB + $2M Liability - schedule 2-Hour Response Window - support\_agent 24/7 Phone ![Crew forming a pool deck coping edge with protective boards shielding the liner](/images/misc/crew-forming-the-coping-edge-of-a-pool-deck-with-p.webp) Crew forming a pool deck coping edge with protective boards shielding the liner ## What Is a Concrete Pool Deck Installation? A pool deck has to do three jobs that an ordinary patio does not: stay grippy when it is soaking wet, stay cool enough to walk on barefoot in August, and go in without harming the pool structure it wraps around. Everything about how we build them comes back to those three requirements. Liner protection comes first. Before any concrete arrives, the liner track and coping are boarded and shielded, and the deck edge is formed so nothing bears on the pool wall. Vinyl liners are easy to nick and expensive to replace, and there is no reason for it to happen during a deck pour. Then the surface. We use non-slip broom finishes, exposed aggregate [/exposed-aggregate-concrete/ →](/exposed-aggregate-concrete/) , or a smoother finish with a slip-resistant polymer worked into the sealer. Colour matters more than most homeowners expect: a charcoal deck can become genuinely uncomfortable underfoot on a hot afternoon, so we steer pool surrounds toward sand, cream and pale grey tones. Finally, drainage. The deck is graded so rinse water and rain run away from the waterline rather than carrying grit back into the pool, with an isolation joint between the deck and the pool structure so the two can move independently through a Toronto winter. ### What’s Included - Excavation and compacted granular base - Liner and coping protection before placement - Liner-safe edge forming with an isolation joint - Air-entrained concrete with rebar at the coping edge - Non-slip broom, exposed-aggregate or additive finish - Light integral colour options to reduce surface heat - Grading away from the waterline - UV-stable sealer sized to sun exposure ## Common Problems We Solve ### Slippery Decks Smooth trowelled concrete around a pool is a hazard. Retexturing an existing deck with a broom-finish overlay [/concrete-overlays-resurfacing/ →](/concrete-overlays-resurfacing/) , or adding a slip-resistant polymer to the sealer, restores grip without a full replacement. ### Cracking Along the Pool Edge Where a deck was poured hard against the pool structure with no isolation joint, seasonal movement cracks the concrete along the coping line. Cutting in a proper isolation joint during resurfacing stops that recurring. ### Heaved or Settled Sections Backfill around a pool is rarely compacted as well as the rest of the yard, so deck sections settle. If the concrete is sound, polyurethane foam lifting [/concrete-lifting-levelling/ →](/concrete-lifting-levelling/) raises it back to grade without excavation, which matters when the alternative is jackhammering next to a liner. ### Sun-Faded and Stained Surfaces Chlorine, sunscreen, leaf tannins and UV all take their toll. A decorative overlay with a UV-stable sealer resets the appearance at a fraction of replacement cost when the slab underneath is level and solid. ## How Much Does a Pool Deck Cost in Toronto? Pool decks run $12 to $20 per square foot, higher than a standard patio because of the liner protection, edge detailing and non-slip finish work. Cost drivers: - **Shape.** Radius decks around a kidney or freeform pool take far more forming labour than a rectangle. - **Finish.** Broom is standard, exposed aggregate and stamped patterns add to the rate. - **Access.** Fenced backyards without truck access need line-pump or wheelbarrow placement. - **Existing conditions.** Removing an old deck, or working around established landscaping, adds site work. - **Colour and sealer.** Integral colour and UV-stable sealers cost more than a plain grey pour. A 600 sq ft surround therefore lands roughly between $7,200 and $12,000. ## Types of Pool Deck Finish **Exposed aggregate** is the best-performing surface around water: the revealed stone breaks the water film and gives grip barefoot. **Broom finish** is the value option and performs nearly as well. **Stamped patterns** in ashlar slate or cut stone read as natural material and, with a slip additive in the sealer, work well provided the pattern is not so deep it traps water. **Light integral colour [/coloured-stained-concrete/ →](/coloured-stained-concrete/) ** in sand or pale grey is worth specifying regardless of texture, purely for surface temperature. ## When Should a Pool Deck Be Replaced? Replace when the slab has cracked through with vertical displacement, when settlement has pulled the deck away from the coping, or when the base around the pool has washed out. Resurface when the deck is level and solid but slippery, stained, or simply dated. Lift when the concrete is intact and only out of level. Send us the pool dimensions and a photo of the surround and we will come back with a written published-rate quote inside two hours. Published pricing ## How Much Does Pool Decks Cost in Toronto? $12 - $20 per sq ft ### Standard Pool Deck $12 - $14 / sq ft - check Excavation and compacted granular base - check Liner-safe edge forming - check Non-slip broom finish - check Slope-to-drain away from the pool Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Most requested ### Non-Slip Upgrade $14 - $17 / sq ft - check Everything in the standard deck - check Slip-resistant polymer additive in the sealer - check Light integral colour to reduce heat - check Rebar reinforcement at the coping edge Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) ### Decorative Surround $17 - $20 / sq ft - check Everything in the non-slip upgrade - check Exposed aggregate or stamped pattern - check Custom joint and border layout - check Upgraded UV-stable sealer Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) A 600 sq ft pool surround lands roughly between $7,200 and $12,000 installed. Resurfacing a sound existing deck costs less. Rates are published up front with no hidden fees. Final pricing depends on site conditions, thickness, reinforcement, and finish. See the full published rate card [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) . Why choose us ## Why Choose Best Concrete Toronto for Pool Decks? shield ### Liner-Safe Forming We board and shield the liner track and coping before any concrete goes near the edge. Damage there is expensive and entirely avoidable. thermostat ### Safe Underfoot, Cool Underfoot Slip-resistant polymer additives plus light integral colour keep the deck grippy when wet and cooler in August. water\_drop ### Drainage Away From the Pool Decks are graded so rinse water and rain run away from the waterline rather than carrying dirt back into the pool. receipt\_long ### Published Pricing $12 to $20 per sq ft, quoted in writing before we start. Our process ## How Does Pool Decks Work? 1. 1 search ### Assess the Pool Edge We check coping condition, liner track and existing drainage before quoting anything. 2. 2 request\_quote ### Written Quote Published per-square-foot pricing in writing inside our 2-hour response window. 3. 3 construction ### Protect & Pour Board and shield the liner and coping, form the edge, then place and finish the deck. 4. 4 verified ### Texture & Seal Apply the non-slip finish, cut joints, cure and seal with a UV-stable product. Our work ## Pool Decks Projects Across the GTA Click any image to enlarge. ## How Best Concrete Toronto Compares | Factor | Typical Contractor | Best Concrete Toronto | | --- | --- | --- | | Liner protection | Minimal boarding, liner damage risk | Liner track and coping shielded before any concrete arrives | | Quote turnaround | 2 to 5 business days | 2-hour response window | | Slip resistance | Standard broom finish only | Non-slip additive and exposed-aggregate options | | Surface temperature | Standard grey mix, hot underfoot | Light integral colour options to reduce heat | | Pricing transparency | Quote on request only | Published per sq ft rates | Testimonials ## What Customers Say About Our Pool Decks Work 4.9 out of 5 across Google reviews star star star star star > "Pool deck resurfacing in Glen Abbey. Careful around the liner, clean finish, and it does not burn your feet in July." Rob N. Glen Abbey star star star star star > "Exposed aggregate around the pool. Grip is far better than the old smooth slab and it looks like natural stone." Catherine F. Bronte star star star star star > "They explained the sealing schedule and honoured the warranty when I had a question." Priya S. Markham Common questions ## Pool Decks FAQs ### help Can you pour concrete around my pool without damaging the liner? expand\_more Yes. We board and shield the liner track and coping before any concrete goes near the edge, and we form the deck edge so nothing bears on the pool structure. Liner damage during a deck pour is entirely avoidable with the right protection. ### help How much does a concrete pool deck cost in Toronto? expand\_more Pool decks run $12 to $20 per sq ft installed, covering excavation, base, liner protection, the pour, a non-slip finish and sealing. A 600 sq ft surround lands roughly between $7,200 and $12,000. ### help Which finish is least slippery when wet? expand\_more Exposed aggregate gives the best natural grip because the stone surface breaks up the water film. A broom finish is close behind. For a smoother look, we add a slip-resistant polymer to the sealer, which keeps grip without the coarse texture. ### help Does a concrete pool deck get hot in summer? expand\_more Colour drives surface temperature more than material does. Light integral colours in sand, cream or pale grey run noticeably cooler than charcoal. We steer pool decks toward the lighter end of the range for exactly this reason. ### help Can you resurface my existing pool deck? expand\_more If the slab is level and structurally sound, yes. A polymer-modified overlay renews the surface and lets you change texture and colour without touching the pool structure. We sound the deck first to confirm the base will hold an overlay. ### help How long before we can use the pool after a new deck? expand\_more Foot traffic on the deck after 24 to 48 hours, normal use after about a week. Pool use itself can usually resume sooner since the water is not affected, but we confirm that per site depending on how close the work comes to the waterline. ### help Do you handle drainage around the pool? expand\_more Yes. Decks are graded to shed water away from the waterline. Where the yard cannot take the runoff we tie in a trench drain or a strip drain along the low edge. ### help Will the new deck crack around the pool? expand\_more We place an isolation joint between the deck and the pool structure so the two can move independently, and cut control joints on a grid across the deck. That is what keeps shrinkage cracking inside the joint lines rather than across the surface. ### help Is stamped concrete a good choice around a pool? expand\_more It looks excellent, and with a slip-resistant additive in the sealer it performs well. Choose a lighter colour and a texture with an open pattern rather than a deep, water-trapping one. ### Still have questions? We answer the phone 24/7 and reply to quote requests inside two hours. Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) ## Related Services diamond ### Exposed Aggregate Concrete Seeded aggregate, washed aggregate and custom-stone decorative finishes. [Exposed Aggregate Concrete →](/exposed-aggregate-concrete/) grid\_view ### Stamped Concrete Patterned overlays and pours in stone, slate, brick and wood-plank patterns. [Stamped Concrete →](/stamped-concrete/) water\_drop ### Concrete Sealing & Waterproofing Silane-siloxane, acrylic and penetrating sealers and densifiers that protect against freeze-thaw and salt. [Concrete Sealing & Waterproofing →](/concrete-sealing-waterproofing/) ![](/images/hero/concrete-crew-in-hi-vis-vests-finishing-a-large-dr.webp) 2-hour response window, 24/7 phone answering ## Ready to Book Pool Decks? Published pricing on concrete pool decks, a written quote inside two hours, and a 2-year workmanship warranty. request\_quote Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) call (647) 800-3688 [tel:+16478003688 →](tel:+16478003688) - check\_circle 2-year workmanship warranty - check\_circle No hidden fees - check\_circle WSIB insured, $2M liability