What this covers
Pool resurfacing replaces the interior finish of a concrete or gunite pool when it becomes rough, stained, cracked or hollow-sounding. The company drains the pool with attention to groundwater, removes loose or delaminated finish, repairs cracks and chips, and prepares the shell so the new coat bonds. The new finish, plaster, quartz or pebble, is applied and troweled in one day, then the pool is filled without stopping. Startup chemistry over the first weeks matters as much as the application, and a careful company walks you through it.
When to call
- A finish that feels rough on feet or snags swimsuits.
- Stains, etching or mottling that cleaning does not remove.
- Areas that sound hollow when tapped or are flaking off.
- Hairline cracks or exposed shell in places.
What to expect
- DrainThe pool is drained, with care taken where groundwater could push on the shell.
- PrepareLoose finish is removed, cracks are repaired, and the shell is cleaned for bonding.
- ApplyThe new finish is applied and troweled smooth in a single continuous session.
- Fill and start upThe pool is filled without interruption and the water is balanced through startup.
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Questions people ask
What finishes are available?
Plaster is the traditional smooth finish. Quartz and pebble finishes mix in aggregate for more texture and color and tend to resist wear and staining.
Why is the fill not stopped?
A pause in filling can leave a visible ring in the new finish. The pool is filled continuously until the water reaches the tile.
How soon can we swim?
Usually within days, once the water is balanced. The company gives a startup schedule for brushing and chemistry during the first weeks.
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