If your pool is well-loved, deterioration over time is inevitable, no matter how well you take care of it. Pool chemicals (even if in proper balance), along with natural erosion, can cause cracking, staining and other types of wear. When this happens, it is time for pool repair – namely, resurfacing. With all the choices available, how do you know what is the best resurfacing option?

Plaster

Plaster is the most economical option when resurfacing a concrete pool. A professional will chip or sandblast out the old layer of plaster, and then treat the concrete with a bonding agent. Following that application, two layers of plaster are applied. You can choose the color of your plaster and an aggregate to add to the plaster for added grip and style.

Plaster-Aggregate

Both affordable and reliable, plaster aggregates allow you to pick from a variety of finishes to match your pool area’s color scheme. The most popular aggregates are quartz and pebble. Both are good options and lessen the slipperiness of your pool’s ground surface, but quartz tends to be easier on your feet than pebble. Aggregates are naturally resistant to stains and etching that pool chemicals can cause, requiring less frequent pool repair.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass is smoother than other pool surface options, so it absorbs fewer chemicals and often lasts longer than concrete and plaster. Your pool service professional will first reinforce your pool’s base, and then apply multiple layers of resin and fiberglass, finishing with a top coat in a color of your choice.

There are a number of options when it comes to resurfacing your pool. If you’d like professional help deciding what’s best for you, contact Advanced Pools & Spa, Inc. for friendly and reliable service.