To help you decide, let's look at some of the most common pool decking options. Poured concrete pool decking offers a range of affordable, entry-level options. Concrete decking is also a durable ...

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Next, we size up which materials resist common stains, such as ketchup and mustard, and which offer some slip resistance—particularly important if you’re installing a deck near a pool.