This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. Treat them as planning ranges, not a site-specific quote. Your actual scope and price depend on design, site conditions, materials, and the work each written proposal includes.
When you compare proposals, compare what each includes — the scope, the materials, the exclusions, the warranty terms, and how changes are handled — not just the price tag. A lower total can reflect different scope, so ask each builder to clarify the differences.
Cool deck coatings in Phoenix, 20–35°F cooler, prep done right.
AE Outdoor Living installs and re-coats cool deck across the entire Phoenix metro — Kool Deck (Mortex), Sundek, and LifeDeck. Every install includes substrate prep, crack repair, primer, and full color-matched textured coating. Barefoot comfort around pools without swapping out the slab.
- AZ ROC 211530 · 347738 · 341002 · 340966
- Arizona-built since 2005
- President, Southwest Hardscapes Association
What we install
- Kool Deck (Mortex) — original textured coating.
- Sundek Classic Texture and Tuscan finishes.
- LifeDeck premium residential systems.
- Color-refresh coats on sound existing deck.
- Full removal and new install on failed deck.
- Cool deck integrated with new pool deck construction.
Phoenix cool deck pricing
- Re-coat of sound existing deck (300–500 sq ft): $2,200–$4,500.
- Full removal + prep + new coating (500–800 sq ft): $4,500–$9,500.
- Complete pool deck resurface with premium finish: $8,500–$22,000+.
- Every prep step and coat line-itemed on the proposal.
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Tell us the space and we'll come back with a real range for your site — no pressure, no "call for pricing."
The AE cool deck prep spec
- Pressure wash with degreaser to fully clean substrate.
- Grind or scarify any peeling or failed existing coating.
- Crack repair with flexible urethane sealant on hairlines.
- Full primer coat matched to the finish system.
- Base coat, texture coat, and color coat per manufacturer spec.
Color and texture selection
Light colors (sand, tan, off-white, adobe) run 20–35°F cooler than bare gray concrete. Dark colors give up half that temperature benefit. Texture level trades slip resistance for cleanability — around pools, we recommend standard textured; on lounging patios, smoother knock-down finishes are easier to clean and still cooler than plain concrete.
Why Phoenix homeowners choose AE
- Certified installer for Mortex Kool Deck, Sundek, and LifeDeck.
- In-house prep crew — no outsourced grind or wash.
- Written prep spec in every proposal, verified during install.
- 3-year workmanship warranty on coating adhesion.
Common questions.
Get your Phoenix cool deck coating quoted.
Free in-person substrate inspection, color samples, written proposal in 5 business days.
Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."
Plan your investment with a designer.
Five minutes, a real range, and no sales pressure. Or vet any Arizona contractor (us included) before you spend a dollar.
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More cool deck questions?
Prep spec, color selection, and re-coat cycle in the Pool Deck section of the Homeowner FAQ.