Above Ground Pool Deck Build - 16x18 Deck for 24 ft AGP
- Thread starter magiteck
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That's funny you say that because I particularly like 1 and 5 for their oak look. I think it would look real neat to be a bit different.
Magitek, consider Thompsons also. I played the 'which color game' and ended up grabbing a jug of original (clear) out of frustration with a certain spouse's indecision. I absolutely loved the timeless look.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,007
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I am partial to the darker ones (4&5) as the sun will fade them over time anyway so maybe that might a yield longer time before needing to reapply. I also think it will compliment your pool wall color! At our house the dark choice was easy since everything is brown like the furniture & patio poles ect.
Decoy205
Silver Supporter
Amazing work! Looks phenomenal. Your pool looks awesome too. What kind of pool
Is it?
Is it?
- May 20, 2020
- 1,001
- Pool Size
- 13600
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Solaxx (Saltron) Reliant / Purechlor R5
Thank you! The pool is a Trevi 178 (Stellar).
I like 2! My logic is the lighter the better - keeping in mind that I live in FL and dark means HOT.
- May 20, 2020
- 1,001
- Pool Size
- 13600
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Solaxx (Saltron) Reliant / Purechlor R5
So that’s votes for:
3, but please not 1
1 or 5
4 or 5
2
I thought y’all (my non-existent inner Southern) were supposed to be making this easy for me, lol.
I think we’re leaning toward #4, which is Armstrong-Clark ‘Chestnut’, semi-transparent.
After @Mdragger88 mentioned the pool walls, I started looking at all the colors next to that, and I think I like the way 4 looks against the wall the best. I’m also down for anything that might let me stretch an extra year between applications, and if going a little darker can help with that count me in.
We’ll see if I regret that on the real hot days, but we have even more “not so hot” days so more heat might actually be a good thing? Who knows.
I appreciate everyone thinking aloud with me.
That will work great with the walls and surrounding area! I say go for it! Now roller or brush? One trick I did was to tape a medium sized brush on the end of a pole so I did not have to bend down to get the stain between the boards.
Kim
'member that it will lighten and fade starting day 1. If you absolutely hate it, well, I have great news for you. 
kul
Bronze Supporter
- Oct 1, 2021
- 1,434
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Oooh can I still vote? My vote is 2
I also like 3 but second choice. I’m partial to the lighter colors.
Just read you like 4. Hmmmm it looks nice too!
I also like 3 but second choice. I’m partial to the lighter colors.
Just read you like 4. Hmmmm it looks nice too!
kul
Bronze Supporter
- Oct 1, 2021
- 1,434
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,007
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Fwiw- I saw it mentioned today that the darker shades provide more uv protection for the wood as i was watching people seal their decks with various products including ready seal. I just got some more to do a bench & another quick light coat for my deck. Research, research 
- May 20, 2020
- 1,001
- Pool Size
- 13600
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Solaxx (Saltron) Reliant / Purechlor R5
We’ve finally got several dry days forecasted, so it’s go time!
Completed scrubbing/cleaning today:
(Still wet here)
As long as everything dries as expected Friday should be stain day.
This is what we went with, in Chestnut:
thestainshop.com
Completed scrubbing/cleaning today:
(Still wet here)
As long as everything dries as expected Friday should be stain day.
This is what we went with, in Chestnut:
Armstrong-Clark Stain: Semi-Transparent – The Stain Shop
thestainshop.com
kul
Bronze Supporter
- Oct 1, 2021
- 1,434
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Oooh can’t wait to see the finished stain! I think it will look great
- May 20, 2020
- 1,001
- Pool Size
- 13600
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Solaxx (Saltron) Reliant / Purechlor R5
Ignore the mess, everything from the deck had to go somewhere …
But if you can make the leap from the roof of the playhouse on to the trampoline, you’ve got an Olympics in your future.
PS: No beer here. Rum, or tequila. In a red cup. Your choice.
- May 20, 2020
- 1,001
- Pool Size
- 13600
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Solaxx (Saltron) Reliant / Purechlor R5
Dry and sanded. Last look before color. The stain manufacturer said to clean with a bleach solution, so I did - and you can see it left some discoloration. Hoping the stain will cover all that.
Barring a cruel trick from Mother Nature, tomorrow it shall be.
