The Aria Resort and Casino is a central feature of the CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas strip. The Aria consists of two curved glass and steel high-rise towers – 61 and 51 stories – adjoined at the center and features an impressive casino, more than 4,000 guest rooms and suites, a three-story convention center, 16 restaurants, 10 bars and nightclubs, and a salon and spa. The Aria also boasts three ellipse-shaped swimming pools and the Pool Bar.

The Aria originally had a more rigid surface that had cracked and bubbled. So, when the hotel needed to replace one of its pool deck areas, it chose a high-performance surfacing solution called AquaFlex, which uses an advanced bond-in-place technology where millions of pebbles bond together chemically to create a seamless surface. AquaFlex flexes with the movement of the underlying surface and therefore is more resistant to cracks than other more rigid surfaces. Because it’s porous, it breathes and allows moisture to evaporate to prevent bubbling. Plus, it’s more durable, safer and much more forgiving than hard, abrasive concrete surfaces, and can be installed with an additional shock-absorbing cushion layer to minimize injuries from falls.

The new pool deck surface was installed by PebbleStone Coatings of Las Vegas. Its president, Jim Brendel, said, “They chose AquaFlex for several reasons. Also, the reduction of slips and falls was a goal of Aria and the anti-slip feature was important to them. They also like the high-end look and cleanability of the product.”

AquaFlex® Details:
• Highly slip-resistant
• Vibrant colors won’t fade from UV rays
• Surface won’t break down from chlorine or water
• For indoor and outdoor use
• Porous and non-porous systems
• Low lifecycle cost