Pool resurfacing and replastering in San Diego County
Plaster wears out on a clock. Plenty of San Diego pools built before 2000 are still sitting on their original surface, and that finish has usually gone rough, chalky, and stained long before anyone gets around to replacing it. Resurfacing is a full rebuild of that surface, and it buys the pool another fifteen to twenty-five years depending on the finish chosen.
What's included in this service?
Resurfacing through Refresh Pool Pros covers draining and prep, tile and coping replacement where needed, your choice of plaster, pebble, or quartz finish, proper start-up chemistry on refill, and 28 days of chemistry monitoring after that.
- Draining and surface prep, chip-out or acid wash based on condition
- Tile and coping replacement when needed
- Plaster, pebble, or quartz finish application
- Proper fill and start-up chemistry balancing
- 28-day startup chemistry monitoring included
When do you need this service?
Resurfacing makes sense once the surface feels rough or chalky, staining won't lift, you notice etching or calcium deposits, or the original finish has passed the 20-year mark.
- Surface feels rough or chalky underfoot
- Staining that won't lift no matter how it's scrubbed
- Visible etching, pitting, or calcium buildup
- Original surface is 20 years old or older
- Prepping the home to sell or remodeling around the pool
What do homeowners ask about Resurfacing?
How many years does a new pool surface last?
Plaster runs 8 to 12 years. Quartz finishes run 12 to 18. Pebble finishes, PebbleTec and Pebble Sheen among them, can go 15 to 25 years. Water chemistry has a big say in all of it, since aggressive water chews through any of these finishes faster.
What actually separates plaster, quartz, and pebble?
Plaster is the least expensive and the smoothest to walk on. Quartz mixes in crystalline aggregate for more durability and a nicer shine. Pebble uses exposed aggregate for a textured look that outlasts the other two but feels rougher on bare feet.
Should tile and coping get replaced at the same time as the surface?
Usually, yes. Matching new tile and coping to a fresh surface while the pool is already drained is far simpler than circling back to do it as a separate job later.
Where do we offer Resurfacing in San Diego County?
We provide resurfacing in every city and community across San Diego County. Pick yours to see details specific to your area, including water hardness, local pool challenges, and city-specific FAQs.
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Need resurfacing in San Diego County?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.