Pool Resurfacing in Phoenix

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Traditional white plaster is a mix of white cement and marble dust. It gives water the bright, light blue look many people picture when they think of a backyard pool, and it's the most affordable finish to apply. When it's new, it's smooth underfoot.

The tradeoff is durability. Plaster is the most porous of the three, so it stains and etches more easily, and Phoenix water chemistry is tough on it. Plaster often lasts around 5 to 10 years here, depending largely on how well the water is kept in balance.

Quartz finishes add crushed quartz aggregate to the plaster mix. Quartz is harder and less porous than marble dust, so the surface usually holds up better against stains, etching and chemical swings. It comes in a range of colors, from light blues to deeper tones, and it still feels fairly smooth.

Quartz typically costs more than plaster and less than pebble. For a lot of homeowners it's the sensible step up: more life out of the surface without the higher price or textured feel of pebble. Quartz often lasts somewhere around 10 to 15 years with good care, though results vary from pool to pool.

Pebble finishes use small, smooth stones set in cement, then exposed so the stones sit at the surface. The result is a natural, textured look with color that tends to hold up well to sun and chemicals. It's the most durable of the common finishes, and many pebble surfaces last 15 years or more when the water is well cared for.

Pebble does feel textured underfoot. Some people like that, and some prefer something smoother, which is why mini pebble and polished pebble products exist. It also costs the most up front, so it's worth weighing against how long you plan to stay in the home.

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Start with how long you plan to keep the pool and how you want the surface to feel. If you're getting ready to sell in a few years, plaster may make the most sense. If this is the house you're staying in, the longer life of quartz or pebble often evens out the higher upfront cost. Darker colors tend to hide minor staining; lighter ones give that bright blue.

A drained pool sometimes reveals problems that weren't visible under water, like shell cracks or hollow areas, and the licensed contractor will walk you through options before going further. The free on-site estimate prices each finish side by side, so you can decide with real numbers in hand.