Small (small inground or above-ground surround)
Up to ~300 sq ft
From
$1,800
to $5,800
- Above-ground pool decks and small inground surrounds
- Ultimate tier standard
Pool Deck Coating · Bloomington, MN · Est. 1996
Pool Deck Coating in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Bloomington is the largest city in our service area, just south of Minneapolis. It is home to the Mall of America and MSP International Airport, and to one of the metro's deepest stocks of 1950s and 1960s suburban housing. The city splits cleanly. West Bloomington runs executive-tier, East Bloomington more affordable, and the Minnesota River bluff defines the southern edge. Pool deck coating for Bloomington homes. Aggregate-textured polyaspartic topcoats for wet-surface grip, light color options to reduce heat absorption, full prep including any chlorinated-area concrete damage. East Bloomington is dense with 1950s and 1960s ramblers, split-levels, and Cape Cods; West Bloomington runs newer executive infill on larger wooded lots. Garage norms reflect the era split: 1-car and 2-car detached on the original 1950s stock, 2-car attached on 1970s+ builds, 3-car standard on West Bloomington luxury builds. Full basements are universal; walkouts appear on Minnesota River bluff lots in the southwest.
Pool Deck Coating in Bloomington
What an install looks like in Bloomington.
Clear View has a long history in Bloomington, and it goes well beyond residential work. David's past project list includes the Mall of America and the Metropolitan Airport Commission, covering MSP International Airport Terminals 1 and 2. On the residential side, Bloomington's split between West and East drives a real difference in project profile. West Bloomington runs premium tiers on larger executive garages; East Bloomington runs the full range, with a strong angle of 'preserve what is left' on 1950s slabs that have weathered 70+ winters. Both halves of the city share the I-494 / I-35W salt-drift problem, which makes a real polyurea coating a different category of investment than a quick epoxy job.
Pool Deck Coating specifically in Bloomington
Pool deck coatings in Bloomington are common in West Bloomington and around the Hyland-Bush Lake neighborhood. Apex tier with slip-resistant aggregate broadcast, chlorine-tolerant, UV-stable. Installs schedule May through early September.
Neighborhoods we work in
- West Bloomington
- East Bloomington
- Hyland-Bush Lake
- Penn-American
- Oxboro
- South Loop District
Slip
Resistant
Aggregate added to topcoat
UV
Stable
Polyaspartic topcoat
Cl
Tolerant
Chlorinated water + salt OK
A+
BBB rated
Accredited since October 2005
Why pool decks need their own spec in Bloomington
What makes a pool deck coating different from a patio coating.
Three things: slip resistance, heat reflectivity, and chemical exposure. A pool deck coating without all three is a patio coating in the wrong context. Aggregate in the topcoat handles grip. Light color reflects heat for barefoot comfort. UV-stable, chlorine-tolerant chemistry handles the chemical side. We don't shortcut any of the three.
Bloomington Pricing
Pool deck coating pricing in Bloomington, MN.
Pool deck pricing tracks square footage and prep complexity. Concrete near pools sometimes has settling, efflorescence from chlorinated water, or surface damage from years of pool chemicals; all that gets addressed during prep.
Standard (inground residential)
~400 to 700 sq ft
From
$3,400
to $9,000
- Most residential inground pool decks
- Ultimate with grip aggregate is the standard pick
Large or premium
800+ sq ft
From
$5,000
to $14,400+
- Large pool surrounds, outdoor entertainment areas
- Apex for older slabs with cracking
Pool deck installs schedule around the pool-open season. We can install over the spring opening window or in fall after closing; both work better than mid-summer for cure conditions.
The 6-step install
How we install your floor in Bloomington.
Pool deck prep is more involved than a normal patio because of the water exposure history. Same checklist, scaled to the conditions.
- 1
On-site assessment + written quote
Visit, measure the deck, evaluate existing condition including any chlorine-exposure damage, write a fixed quote. - 2
Cover the pool + protect surrounding plantings
Pool surface covered to keep prep dust and coating material out. Plantings and any features near the deck masked or covered. - 3
Diamond-ground prep + crack repair
Full surface prep, crack filling, edge repair near the pool waterline if needed. - 4
Basecoat application
Polyurea or flexible urethane basecoat depending on tier, rolled and back-rolled. - 5
Decorative flake + aggregate topcoat
Decorative flake broadcast into wet basecoat. After cure, scraped flat. Polyaspartic topcoat with grip aggregate broadcast in for slip resistance. - 6
Walk-through + cure
Final walk-through. Walkable in 24 hours, fully cured for swim use in 48.
Bloomington questions
Common questions for Bloomington homeowners.
Have you really worked on the Mall of America and MSP Airport?
Yes. David's past commercial project list includes the Mall of America, the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MSP International Airport, Terminals 1 and 2), and the City of Minneapolis, alongside thousands of residential garages, basements, patios, and stone surfaces. The same owner-operated standard governs every project, residential or commercial.
My East Bloomington garage is from 1958. Is the slab still worth coating?
Most are. A 70-year-old garage slab that has not been replaced has been showing surface damage for decades; the question is whether the structure underneath is sound. We assess at the in-home estimate: diamond-grind a small test area, check the bond integrity, look for active cracking versus cosmetic. Most East Bloomington slabs respond well to a full-prep polyurea install. The ones that do not, we say so honestly and recommend replacement before coating.
How long does a typical Bloomington project take from call to install?
Bloomington travel from Chaska is around 20 to 25 minutes off-peak. In-home estimate usually within a week of your call; install scheduling typically 3 to 6 weeks during peak season (May to September), 1 to 3 weeks off-peak. We schedule the install so you can have the garage back in service within the 24 to 48 hour cure window per tier.
Do you serve all of Bloomington or just one side?
All of Bloomington: West Bloomington, East Bloomington, the Hyland-Bush Lake area, Penn-American, the South Loop, and the Minnesota River bluff neighborhoods. The travel from Chaska is the same regardless of side.
Will it actually be slip resistant when wet?
Yes. The polyaspartic topcoat is broadcast with grip aggregate (fine silica or polymer beads, depending on the texture level you want) that gives bare feet traction on a wet surface. Aggressive enough for safety, fine enough not to be uncomfortable.
Will it get hot in the sun?
Light color choices reflect significantly more heat than dark ones. We recommend lighter flake blends for pool decks specifically for this reason. Not as cool as some specialty acrylic pool deck coatings, but far cooler than dark stained concrete.
Does chlorine damage the coating?
Polyaspartic is chlorine tolerant at normal pool concentrations. Saltwater pool systems are also fine. Heavy chemical spills (concentrated shock, muriatic acid) should still be rinsed off promptly, same as you would for any finished surface.
What about the pool coping or waterline edge?
We coat the horizontal deck surface. The vertical pool coping (stone or concrete cap at the waterline) is a separate decision; we can talk through whether to include it during the estimate.
Can I coat a concrete deck with a stamped pattern?
Film coatings cover stamped patterns. If you want to keep the decorative pattern, the Essential sealer (also offered) preserves the look while adding chlorine and freeze-thaw protection.
How long does the install take?
Most residential pool decks are 1 to 2 days on site. Larger or premium decks take longer. We coordinate around the pool-use season; spring or fall installs are easier than mid-summer.
When can I open the pool after the install?
48 hours for walk and swim use. Full coating cure continues for a week beyond that, but the surface is functionally ready at 48.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Written limited warranty, terms vary by tier, walked through during the estimate.
More in Bloomington
All the services we offer in Bloomington, MN.
Pool deck plus surrounding patio is a common combined install. Same prep and chemistry; we can size the visit to do both.
Restoration in Bloomington
Other surfaces we work on in Bloomington.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a pool deck coating in Bloomington, bundle pricing applies when we restore or coat another surface in the same visit.
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- Free on-site measurement
- Written limited warranty
- No subcontractors, no upsells