You have options for deck safety, comfort and style. A color stain can be purchased for around $4 per square ft, while decorative overlays can be purchased for about $10 per square ft. The average cost for concrete stamping or stenciling is $15 per square foot.
The internet is chock full of information on all things pool-ish, but the ratio of marketing jargon to understandable info is higher than one might hope for. If you’re researching pool costs, a good place to start is Homeadvisor or porch.com.
For independent pool information on design, installation, and maintenance that’s clear, concise, and encyclopedic, check out poolresearch.com.