06/16/2021
Parent’s Pools 101 - for all Swimming Pool owners!
1. Why swimming pool resurfacing?
A pool with a failing finish needs to be resurfaced, which includes chipping out the damaged material, applying a new finish, and acid washing the pool's surface.
2. How often do you need to resurface a pool?
A concrete pool lasts 10–15 years before it needs to be resurfaced. In addition to redoing the interior finish, you'll usually need to replace the waterline tile at the same time.
3. How do I resurface my pool?
1. Step 1: Drain The Pool. One of the best times to resurface a swimming pool is in the off-season, ideally right before it needs to be filled up for the summer.
2. Step 2: Clean The Pool. ...
3. Step 3: Prepare The Surface. ...
4. Step 4: Prime The Surface. ...
5. Step 5: Finish The Surface. ...
6. Step 6: Dry & Refill.
We do not recommend DYI type work.
4. Choosing the Best Material for Pool Resurfacing
· Plaster: Plaster is the most common pool resurfacing material because it is the cheapest.
· Pebble: This resurfacing material is actually a mixture of rock pebbles and plaster, although pebbles cover most of the surface.
· Concrete. If you favor durability over aesthetics, then concrete is a good material for resurfacing.
5. How much does it cost to resurface a pool with Parent’s Pools?
It varies - Resurfacing with a pebble or quartz aggregate finish can cost anywhere from about $3,500-$8,500+ for a rough finish or about $5,000-$10,000+ for a polished finish, depending on the style and color.
6. What happens if you don't resurface the pool?
If you don't resurface the pool, which is necessary because it is always exposed to weather, cracks and unevenness in the pool surface will occur and this could lead to algae stains, water leaking, and injuries from the uneven surface.
7. How do you know when your pool needs to be resurfaced?
Signs that your Pool Needs to be Resurfaced
1. Peeling Plaster. Keep an eye on the plaster near the steps or the floor of your pool.
2. Rough Texture. Have you noticed random rough spots on the bottom of your pool?
3. Stains.
4. Chalky Residue.
5. Sudden Drops in Water Level.
6. “Spider Web” Cracks.
7. Larger Structural Cracks.
8. Should I paint or Re-plaster my pool?
Both plaster and pool paint are quite durable and built to hold up against the chemicals in your pool and natural conditions outside of it such as harmful UV rays; however, most pool plaster lasts 15-20 years, while epoxy pool paint – the longest-lasting type of pool paint on the market – needs to be.
9. How many times can you Replaster a pool?
About once every ten years. You should set aside a budget to replaster your pool. Ideally, you should white coat your pool, make all necessary fixes and give your pool some welcome updates.
10. What color should pool water be?
You may not know that there only two primary watercolors for your swimming pool, blue and green. The shade of blue and green is determined by a variety of factors. The single greatest watercolor, a determiner is the background dye in the finish. For blue water look for a finish that is white, blue, black, or gray.
11. How do I choose the color of my pool liner?
In a deep pool, the water is bluer and you see more of the water and less of the finish. Sunlight and shade play a role in the color of the water. If the pool is in direct sunlight it will have a lighter watercolor and shade will deepen the color. It is important to consider these factors when choosing your liner.
At Parent's Pools, this is what we do and you have come to the right place with our years of experience. Feel free to give me a call at 407-435-8045 anytime.
