Plaster resurfacing
Pool plaster has a service life of 10–12 years in Northeast Florida.
How plaster resurfacing actually works.
Pool plaster has a service life of 10–12 years in Northeast Florida. Resurfacing involves draining the pool, sandblasting the existing surface to clean concrete, prepping the bond coat, and re-plastering — typically a 7–10 day process plus a 28-day cure under the new water. Done at the right time, it extends pool life by another decade; done late, the underlying concrete shell can become exposed and need patching first.
Material choice at resurfacing time matters: standard white plaster lasts ~10 years, marcite ~12, quartz finishes ~15, and pebble finishes (PebbleTec, PebbleSheen) 20–25. The upfront premium pays back across the second cycle in most cases.
The execution details that decide outcome.
Concrete shell condition before resurfacing. Hairline cracks or exposed rebar need patching first; resurfacing over compromised structure buys 2 years, not 15.
Equipment-pad coordination. Variable-speed pumps, salt cells, and automation upgrades all fit naturally at resurfacing time.
Tile and waterline coping at the same time. The cost premium during a resurface is small; doing it separately later is expensive.
Other pool upgrades & renovations outcomes I've built.
Read the Northeast Florida pool resurfacing guide.
Tier-by-tier costs, the full permit walkthrough, and the FAQs Mark hears most often.
Read the guideRecent field notes.
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