Get Your Pool Deck and Patio Ready for Memorial Day

Having company over for the holiday weekend? Here’s how to clean your concrete surfaces and get your outdoor spaces ready for guests.

Posted on May 19, 2025 in Blog

Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor and remember brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. At the heart of this day of reflection and gratitude is remembrance, and it’s also become a time when families and friends gather, often sharing the unofficial start of summer.

If you plan to have guests over to share meals and spend time outdoors, you might also be planning to get your outdoor spaces ready for company. Below, we share some tips on how to best clean your surfaces and get them guest-ready.

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How to Clean Your Decorative Concrete Surface

Sweep the surface, removing any loose dirt, leaves, and debris.
Rinse with water. You can use a hose with a high-pressure nozzle or a power washer at a medium setting.
Scrub the surface using a brush with stiff bristles. For stubborn spots, you can use a non-abrasive cleaner that’s formulated for your surface. (Do not use ammonia or bleach, as those materials will slowly eat away at your finish.)
Rinse the surface again with water to wash away any cleaner in addition to dirt and debris that you’ve removed from the surface.

Learn more about cleaning decorative concrete.

If you have a few days before guests are set to arrive, you might consider resealing your surface if it’s due for a new coat. If you’re not sure, try this test: pour a small amount of water on a clean, dry surface. If the water soaks in within a few minutes, the surface is probably ready to be sealed. If the water beads up or sits on top, there’s likely still sealer present.

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This pool deck was resurfaced using Classic Texture, SUNDEK’s most popular coating system for outdoor spaces. Pool deck resurfaced by SUNDEK of PA.

More Ways to Prep Your Outdoor Spaces for Guests

If you still have some time after cleaning your concrete surfaces, here are additional ways you can get ready for outdoor entertaining:

Add lighting by hanging some string lights or portable lamps.
Offer comfy seating and lounging spots.
Set up a sound system.
Put a firepit at the heart of your hangout spot to extend the amount of time people stay outdoors.

See more about refreshing your outdoor spaces.

Looking to Resurface Your Concrete?

Your Memorial Day Weekend prep may bring to light that you are looking to do a more serious upgrade for your concrete surfaces. If that’s the case, and you think you may want to resurface your concrete, SUNDEK can help! Though we won’t be able to resurface your concrete before Memorial Day, you can make an appointment with us now so we can get you on our calendar soon.

We have a variety of coating systems for every need. Our coatings are renowned in the industry for being slip-resistant, durable, and long-lasting. They’re also customizable, so we can match or coordinate with just about any style.

See information about our pool deck resurfacing systems.
See information about our patio resurfacing systems.
We also do driveway resurfacing!