Pool replastering in New Smyrna Beach

What replastering fixes

Most concrete pools in New Smyrna Beach were finished with white plaster, sometimes called marcite. It looks great when it's new, but it's a cement product sitting in treated water all year. Over time the surface dissolves and roughens, minerals and metals stain it, and older coats can start to separate from the shell.

Replastering removes the failing finish and puts down a fresh one. It solves rough texture, most staining, and flaking in one project, and it's the most affordable way to resurface a concrete pool.

Is it time? A quick self-check

• Run your hand along the floor and steps. Does it feel like fine sandpaper?
• Do dark or rust-colored spots come back after cleaning?
• Tap suspicious areas with a pole. Do any sound hollow?
• Are there chips near the steps, lights or main drain?
• Does algae keep returning to the same rough patches?

Two or more "yes" answers usually mean it's worth getting an estimate.

The replastering process

1. Drain. Done carefully, since groundwater near the coast can push against an empty pool.
2. Chip out. Loose and hollow plaster is removed. Some jobs remove everything down to the shell.
3. Prep. The surface is cleaned and roughened or bond-coated so new plaster grips.
4. Plaster. The crew applies and hand-trowels the new finish in one session.
5. Fill and start-up. The pool is refilled immediately, then brushed and balanced while the plaster cures.

Getting the most life from new plaster

Fresh plaster is at its most vulnerable during the first month. It sheds a fine dust that needs daily brushing, and the water chemistry needs close watching. Skipping start-up steps is one of the main reasons plaster stains or roughens early. Make sure your contractor gives you written start-up instructions, or handles start-up for you.

Plaster versus an upgrade

White plaster is the budget-friendly choice and looks clean and bright. If you've replastered before and it wore out quickly, or you run a salt system, compare it with quartz or pebble. Ask for quotes on more than one finish so you can decide with real numbers.

Call (386) 220-9512 for a free replastering estimate. Many homeowners also update tile and coping while the pool is empty.