Fiberglass pool resurfacing in New Smyrna Beach

How fiberglass pools age

A one-piece fiberglass pool has a colored gelcoat surface. It's smooth and easy to keep clean, but years of Florida sun take a toll. The color fades, the surface can turn chalky, fine cracks appear, and blisters can form where water has worked into the layers behind the gelcoat.

Fiberglass resurfacing repairs that damage and applies a new surface coat, giving the pool a fresh look without the cost and disruption of a replacement.

Warning signs

• Color that's noticeably faded, especially on steps and benches.
• A powdery residue on your hand after touching the surface.
• Spider-web cracks in the gelcoat.
• Small raised bumps (blisters), often in shallow areas.
• Stains that don't respond to normal treatment.

Repair or full refinish?

A few cracks or blisters can often be spot-repaired. When fading or blistering covers much of the pool, a full refinish usually gives a better and longer-lasting result. A contractor will also check the shell for structural problems, like bulging walls or deep cracks, before recommending either option.

The refinishing process

Fiberglass shells are much lighter than concrete, so draining one in an area with high groundwater takes real care. Low-lying parts of southeast Volusia can have water close to the surface, and an experienced contractor will plan the drain-down around it. Once the pool is empty and dry, the surface is sanded, blisters are opened and filled, cracks are repaired, and the new coating is applied, often in several layers. After it cures, the pool is refilled and balanced.

Questions to ask

• Which product will you use, and how long have you installed it?
• How will you protect the shell while it's empty?
• What does the warranty cover, and for how long?

Fiberglass for concrete pools

Some contractors install fiberglass linings over existing concrete pools as an alternative to replastering. The surface is smooth and non-porous, which helps resist algae. If you own a concrete pool, ask about it alongside quartz and pebble.

Call (386) 220-9512 to schedule a free assessment with a local fiberglass contractor.