How can I remove Kool-Deck from around our pool?
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Around our pool, on the cement, is a coating called Cool-Deck or Kool-Deck that keeps the cement from getting hot. Ours is cracking and chipping and I'm wondering if anyone knows how to remove Kool-Deck. We just got an estimate to have it redone and it was over $7000 & I'm hoping if we do the removal, the contractor will charge us substantially less! Thank you!
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Be very careful with Kool Deck. Do you know how old it is? Apparently the original formula is loaded with asbestos and there are government regulations about removing anything with asbestos in it. The discussion I read said if it's 30 years old they you will have the problem. If it's 20 years old, you should be good. In between, I don't know. If you're going to do a DIY you should have it tested to be sure. That might be why your pricing was so high. If it tests as having asbestos you MUST wear a good respirator because you don't want asbestos in your lungs. Here is where I found the discussion
https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/39389-How-to-remove-Kool-Crete
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If it’s chipping pretty easily, have you tried a power washer?
I agree with Linda, get it tested and proceed from there.
Maybe sand it off?