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Review 9/2/2009
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Our old pool deck was a mess! The paint that had not chipped and peeled was so slippery it was dangerous and we had to do something. The paint store had recommended that we strip it ourselves, blasting the old chipping and peeling paint with a pressure washer. After two days of that, the two of us had cleared only an area of about 8' by 10'. The patio was an absolute mess and we were exhausted (and covered in paint chips). Yet we had not even been able to remove the patches of old carpet adhesive beneath the paint. My husband found Select Coatings on the Internet and we called them to take a look at our deck and give us a quote. Marcus, the owner, was very professional, and struck us as being very honest as well, when he suggested that we should instead spend our money on resurfacing the pool and wait on the deck. It impressed us that he was willing to turn away work. True, our ugly deck could wait, but being a safety issue, we decided to go ahead with the project. Marcus had plenty of work going on, but we were anxious to get the project done because we were planning a big party and college reunion on the Fourth of July, which happened to be my husband's 50th birthday. Marcus found a way to work us in between the other nearby projects, and they were able to get the job done on time. It is beautiful. His crew came in and actually ground off the old deck, using high-tech equipment with a built-in vacuum system, so that all the dust and paint chips were contained. They ground the corners and edges with a small grinder to get every centimeter off. The workers wore proper protective equipment, which we were also impressed with. They carefully cleaned up after themselves and properly disposed of all the paint chips and dust. (This is the right way to do this. I know, because I write environmental compliance and safety training for military bases. I have seen other companies just blast the old paint off walls, leaving a yard full of paint chips that could certainly contain lead or mercury. Don't ever allow that!) Afterward, they pressure-cleaned the entire surface. Once it was dry, they began the process of applying three layers of coatings to the surface. The first was a thin cement coating, and then came the Texture-Crete and Spray-Deck sealer. They worked the existing cracks into the design. They applied the final coat of sealer and a knock-down finish. The result was a beautiful, non-slip textured surface. We have had to do a lot of work on this house in the five years that we've owned it, due partly to neglect of the previous owners and partly to three hurricanes. My husband and I agree that of all the things we've done to the house, this new deck was the project that really makes the most difference in the look and feel of our home, and the money was well-spent. We are absolutely thrilled and would highly recommend Select Coatings to anyone. We're happy to talk to you if you want to contact us through Select Coatings. No, we are not affiliated with them at all. It's just that these days, it's rare to come across a company in South Florida with so much pride and professionalism. Select Coatings is a first class operation. Thanks, Marcus!!! Happy Customers in Lake Worth, Florida.
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