Updated October 29, 2015. Tin is a soft, silvery-white metal that is very light and easy to melt. Being so soft, tin is rarely used as a pure metal; instead, it is combined with other metals in order to make alloys that possess tin's numerous beneficial properties. These include a low toxicity level and a high resistance to corrosion.
Step 5 â Applying Your Pool Deck Coating. Elastomeric pool deck coating can be rolled over a concrete surface like paint. It is available in a variety of colors and textures and can be purchased from most hardware stores. Make sure you purchase a coating that it fully waterproof and weatherproof.
Staining a deck protects it from mildew, stains and damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight. A sealer is a clear product that protects against moisture but not UV rays, while a stain is tinted, and provides both color and UV protection. Do-it-yourself supplies can cost $20-$250, depending on type and quality of stain, and size of deck.