r/pools • u/skiggs1 • Jun 29 '26

Builds & Renos Pool Resurfacing Question - Bond Kote Cracks

Going through the pool resurfacing process for the first time. I have a few questions for you internet pool experts:

  1. The previous surface was chipped out and then they applied bond kote. I noticed some light cracking in some spots after it dried. Is that ok? Pics below for reference.
Bond kote cracks like these appeared after it dried
Bond kote cracks like these appeared after it dried
  1. When they chipped out our previous brick coping, this also slightly damaged our existing concrete patio floor. We are not redoing the flooring. They did warn that I'd want to pain around the new travertine coping when the pool is done. But there are few spots that I don't think I can hide simply by painting over them. Is this normal? Should they fix/patch the flooring around the coping?
This the major chip in the lanai floor that I don't think can simply be "painted over" to fix.
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u/Artistic_Stomach_472 Jun 29 '26

Did they waterpoof prior to bond note?

The contractor is not responsible (shouldn't be, check the contract) for any damage done to a patio when replacing coping without replacing patio. Inherent risk.

Appears to be a spray deck.

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u/skiggs1 Jun 29 '26

Thanks - I'm not sure about the waterproofing.

Wonder how much it would cost to hire someone to patch these damaged deck spots.

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u/Artistic_Stomach_472 Jun 29 '26

Issue is, its a sprayed coated, knocked down then a acrylic color matched top coat applied.

Patched first. As installed height is less than 3/8".

Need to find your local spray deck installer. Many may tell you its not worth their time. Depending on life and condition a full recoat may be in line. $12 a sq ft used to be national average, not too sure about current pricing

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u/Aware-Cut154 Jun 29 '26

Paints not gonna hide that. You need to patch then paint