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We recently completed this backyard renovation for a family that loved their outdoor space but weren’t excited about the cost, mess, and disruption of a full demolition.
The existing concrete was structurally sound, so instead of tearing everything out, we were able to transform the entire space from start to finish without demolition.
The project included:
-New pool coping
-Complete deck resurfacing
-Planter boxes
-Gravel
-Outdoor Kitchen
-Synthetic turf
-Pool remodel
Goals:
-Updated color and texture throughout
-Modernized look while keeping the existing concrete structure
What I enjoy most about projects like this isn’t the construction itself, it’s seeing a space go from something the family avoids to a place where they actually want to spend time together again.
The homeowners went from having an aging, dated pool deck to a backyard they’re excited to use all summer.
A few design elements:
-No demolition required
-Existing concrete remained in place
-Less disruption than a traditional tear-out and replacement
-Family was able to keep using the space much sooner
Curious what everyone thinks of the before and after?

I thought this community might appreciate seeing one of the larger residential concrete resurfacing projects we’ve completed.

This project took place on a private ranch in the Texas Hill Country and covered more than 20,000 square feet of outdoor concrete surfaces.

The challenge wasn’t just the size.

Over the years, portions of the original concrete had failed and needed to be demolished and replaced. That left the property with a mix of older concrete, newer replacement sections, color variations, repairs, patches, and different surface conditions.

The owners considered staining the concrete, but staining would have highlighted the differences rather than hiding them. The new concrete and old concrete would absorb stain differently, creating an inconsistent appearance throughout the property.

Because this serves as the primary entrance and gathering area for a family-owned business, the owners wanted visitors to experience a clean, cohesive arrival from the moment they drove onto the property.

Instead of tearing out and replacing everything, we resurfaced the entire area with Gem-Scape.

A few things that made the project unique:

More than 20,000 square feet of resurfacing
Multiple crews dedicated to the project
Nearly a month from start to finish
Existing concrete ranging from older sections to newly replaced areas
Custom linear design pattern with contrasting borders
Required detailed prep work to ensure consistency across every section

For perspective, most resurfacing projects we complete take 2–4 days. This one took nearly a month and required constant coordination between crews, materials, scheduling, and design execution.

One of the biggest lessons from the project is that resurfacing isn’t always about covering concrete. Sometimes it’s about solving a design problem.

I’m curious what everyone here would have done

We recently transformed an aging pool deck without demolishing the existing concrete or using the dates cool deck solution in a tan color.
The homeowner went from a traditional cool deck finish to a decorative overlay called Gem-Scape. Took us 3 days to complete.

Part of the driveway was damaged so we demoed a small section and then overlayed the entire driveway and walkway with gemscape