Pool plaster does an excellent job of creating a watertight seal for an in-ground swimming pool. Choosing the right plaster finish for your pool can make all the difference in terms of durability, functionality, and maintenance. A good plaster coat may last for as long as 20 years before re-plastering is required because it is a durable surface that can stand up to the harsh environment of pool water chemicals.

Pool Resurfacing Importance

However, even with a properly maintained water balance and maintenance, pool plaster is susceptible to wear and tear, which can cause damage to the shell and leave it looking quite uninviting. Pool resurfacing done by a professional, in this case, is important because swimming pools are far more complex, involving a lot of components that can potentially fail and result in expensive repairs

How well can you tell if your pool’s drop in water level is from normal evaporation or a leak? The reality is that some concrete pools will leak because, while they are highly water resistant, but being a porous substance makes them inclined to leaks. This is why any pools component that is worn out, broken, or failing should be attended to immediately upon detection.

Reasons For Damage

In order to maintain the integrity and esthetics of the most visible part of a pool a professionally done smooth plaster coating will prevent water from leaking through into the gunite and potentially damaging other components of the pool’s structure. Damages such as stains, streaks, erosion, pitting, mottling, discoloration, hairline cracks, and especially pool water chemistry are often the most common causes of pool plaster damage.

There are many benefits that come with having a pool plastering or pool resurfacing job done, and the type of pool plaster finish, how much pool maintenance you are willing to put up with, durability and cost should factor in your decision making. The current condition of your pool and the type of material you decide to use is the biggest factor, it all, however, comes down to the prep work.

Steps For Resurfacing

The following are some important steps when resurfacing a plastered pool which essentially involves the removal of your old pool interior and resurfacing it with a new coating.

• Drain the pool then chip away the old plaster to expose the granite followed by thorough cleaning the pool.

PS: All cracks should be filled evenly to ensure that there aren’t any uneven places on the surface when you later apply the plaster.

• Wash the pool with a wire brush, then with trisodium phosphate (TSP) followed by a coating with muriatic acid to remove all mineral deposits. The surface can also be sandblasted in order to make it rough, then a bond coat applied.
• The next step is to resurface it by spreading plaster, which can either be plaster, pebble, quartz, or fiberglass using a plaster swimming pool resurfacing system.
• When a pool resurfacing job is done professionally, you can expect to enjoy your swimming pool for years to come.

Learn more about Pound Pool Plastering and their numerous pool plastering options including: pool resurfacing, plaster surfacing, commercial pool plaster, residential pool plaster, plastering swimming pools, tiling swimming pools, coping swimming pools, and more at www.pound-pool-plastering.com.  To contact our pool plastering specialists call 248.476.4544 today.