SAN MARCOS

San Marcos sits inland along the 78, and it feels like it in July. Summer afternoons are a lot hotter and sunnier than on the coast, and that shapes what works on San Marcos concrete. Creek Stone Resurfacing, Inc. is a family-owned San Diego County company (CA License #971871, licensed and insured). Since 2014 we have been resurfacing pool decks, patios and driveways, coating garage floors and polishing commercial concrete across North County, including San Elijo Hills, Lake San Marcos, Twin Oaks Valley and the neighborhoods around Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College.

Inland sun and heat: what it means for your concrete

On the coast, the enemy is moisture and salt. In San Marcos, it’s sun. Strong UV fades cheap coatings and paints, and dark, smooth concrete gets hot underfoot around a pool. When we recommend a system for a San Marcos home, we pay attention to:

• Color. Lighter color blends tend to stay more comfortable to walk on than dark surfaces in full sun.
• Texture. Around pools, a textured surface gives wet feet better grip.
• UV-stable topcoats. For garage floors that get afternoon sun through an open door, a polyaspartic topcoat holds its color better in sunlight than a plain epoxy topcoat.

Pool decks and backyard patios

Many San Marcos homes, especially in San Elijo Hills and the hillside neighborhoods, were built with a backyard pool and a lot of plain concrete around it. Granite Grip is our textured, slip-resistant coating with a speckled granite look, and it is a natural fit for pool decks, patios and walkways in the heat. It typically takes about three days to install and is no-maintenance. If you would rather have a smooth, uniform color, a concrete overlay from the Rhino or Westcoat systems is another choice. See pool deck resurfacing and concrete overlays.

Cracks in an older pool deck are not a reason to tear it out. We repair cracks of any size before coating, and repaired cracks don’t come back as a problem.

Garage floors

San Marcos has a lot of newer homes with two- and three-car garages, and many families use them as home gyms, workshops or overflow living space. Our epoxy flake and polyaspartic flake floors give you a clean, finished floor that handles hot tires, dropped tools and spills. Most garage floors are a two-day install. Metallic epoxy is available if you want a glossy, custom look. More details on our garage floors and epoxy garage floors pages.

Driveways and HOA neighborhoods

San Elijo Hills and many other San Marcos communities are HOA-managed, and exterior color changes usually need architectural approval. We will help you pick an overlay color or decorative blend (Arizona, Granite, Calico, Smoke or Natural) that fits your community guidelines. See home exterior floors.

Commercial concrete in San Marcos

San Marcos has a strong commercial base: restaurants along San Marcos Boulevard, retail centers, offices, and industrial and flex buildings along the 78 corridor. For these spaces we offer:

• Commercial concrete polishing to 400 or 800 grit, densified and guarded
• Grind and seal for a lower-cost finished look
• Commercial epoxy and warehouse floor coatings (Sherwin-Williams certified installer)
• Urethane cement for demanding areas like commercial kitchens
• Self-leveling floors and moisture mitigation when a slab needs it before flooring

Learn more on our commercial flooring and concrete polishing pages.

How we schedule

We schedule by the week and lock in a firm start date two business days before we begin, so you are not left guessing.

San Marcos FAQ

What pool deck coating works best in San Marcos heat?

Granite Grip is a popular choice. It is textured for grip, comes in lighter granite-look blends, takes about three days, and is no-maintenance.

Will my garage floor fade if the door is open in the afternoon sun?

We use a polyaspartic topcoat on flake systems where sun exposure is a concern, because it is more UV-stable than a standard epoxy topcoat.

Do you polish floors for San Marcos businesses?

Yes. We polish to 400 or 800 grit, densify and guard the floor, and also offer grind and seal and commercial epoxy.

How much does a garage floor cost in San Marcos?

It depends on size, condition and the system. Typical range: most residential jobs run about $5 to $12 per square foot. You will get an exact price in a written proposal.

Request a quote

Call (858) 529-7100 or fill out our quote form and we will set up a time to look at your project.