Pool resurfacing removes a pool's worn interior finish and applies a new one in plaster, quartz or pebble, usually with new waterline tile while the pool is empty. At CoastLife Pools in Stuart, resurfacing a smaller pool in plaster starts from $6,500, and from $10,000 with new waterline tile. We quote it in writing, then manage the 28-day cure so the new finish starts life right.
Signs Your Surface Is Done
One or two of these can wait a season. Three or more usually means the finish is past saving, and an assessment tells you whether it needs a resurface or a repair.
Plaster vs Quartz vs Pebble
| Plaster | Quartz | Pebble | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel underfoot | Smoothest | Smooth | Textured, natural stone |
| Look | Classic white or tinted | Richer color, more options | Deepest water color |
| Stain resistance | Good | Better | Best |
| Lifespan | Good | Longer | Longest |
| Up-front cost | Lowest, from $6,500 | Moderate | Highest |
The pool is drained for resurfacing, which makes it the moment to pick waterline and accent tile, convert to salt, or redo decks and coping in the same mobilization. Finishes and tile come from the brands we carry, including Wet Edge, NPT, Aqua Bella and Artistry in Mosaics, and we bring physical samples to the assessment.
The Resurfacing Process
- Drain & prep. We drain on a plan, not a hose. The high water table here can push up on an empty shell, so draining is timed around groundwater and rain, and the pool stays empty only as long as the work needs.
- Chip out & bond coat. Loose and failing finish comes off down to sound material, and a bond coat goes on so the new finish grips the shell.
- Tile & repairs. Waterline tile, surface cracks and fittings are handled while the pool is empty, the cheapest moment to do them.
- Finish application. The new plaster, quartz or pebble finish goes on in a single day of continuous work.
- Fill & startup. The pool fills without stopping to avoid a ring at the waterline, then the 28-day cure begins.
The First 28 Days
A new finish keeps hardening for about four weeks after the pool fills, and how it is treated in that window shapes how it looks for years. It releases plaster dust that has to be brushed out, and the water chemistry for new plaster is different from a mature pool's.
We handle the startup chemistry and the brushing schedule, so you are not guessing. Salt, if you are converting, goes in only after the cure. Most owners then roll straight into a weekly service plan, so the same company that applied the finish keeps it balanced.
The same crew and the weekly routes are all one company. If something looks off after startup, you call the people who did the work.
Resurfacing Questions
How much does it cost to resurface a pool?
How long does resurfacing take?
Which finish lasts longest?
Should I resurface or replace my pool?
Can I drain my pool before you arrive?
What happens during the 28-day cure?
Can I switch to salt when I resurface?
Do you resurface pools you did not build?
Can I finance a resurfacing project?
We resurface pools across Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Sewall's Point, Port St. Lucie, Tradition, Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens.