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.
The two most popular types of caulking for tub and shower enclosures are silicone and latex. Of the two, silicone is best for sealing metal, glass, tile and other smooth, non-porous surfaces. It is the most flexible and shrinks the least. Best of all silicone is especially well suited for sealing dissimilar materials.