This New Jersey backyard reflects a high level of care, with white fencing defining the space, gravel beds lining the perimeter, seasonal plantings, and a well-kept lawn beyond. The rectangular pool with a diving board and handrails sits at the center, surrounded by a pool deck that runs continuously between the water and the gravel borders. While the surrounding elements had been maintained, the original concrete surface had not. Over time, the top layer had worn away almost entirely, leaving exposed aggregate across most of the deck. The surface was rough and pitted underfoot, with widespread staining and cracking along the pool edge and expansion joints, making it the only part of the space that felt neglected.

 

The deck was resurfaced with the Sandstone finish, introducing a warm, tan-toned flagstone pattern that aligns with the rest of the yard. The hand-sculpted design follows the pool’s shape, navigates tight corners around the diving board and handrails, and brings continuity back to the space, all completed directly over the existing concrete.