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Pool Interior Finishes
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Pool Finish
Compare all four finishes — durability, water color, and cost at a glance.
Compare All Finishes
Pool Interior Finishes
Choose the perfect finish for your pool's beauty, durability, and budget
Water:
Bright Blue
Classic White Plaster
Clean. Simple. Affordable.
The most traditional pool finish. White Portland cement with marble dust — proven, affordable, and timeless.
👍 Pros
- ✓Most affordable option
- ✓Bright, clean water color
- ✓Fast installation
- ✓Proven track record for decades
👎 Cons
- −Prone to staining
- −Shortest lifespan
- −Rough texture underfoot
7–10 yrsLifespan
LowMaintenance
Water:
Custom Blue
Colored Plaster
Style. Personality. Value.
Same trusted base as white plaster with added pigment for a custom water color and more visual character.
👍 Pros
- ✓Wide range of color options
- ✓More personality than white
- ✓Budget-friendly style upgrade
- ✓Custom water color effect
👎 Cons
- −Color fades over time
- −Still prone to staining
- −Limited durability upgrade
7–12 yrsLifespan
LowMaintenance
Water:
Deep Vibrant Blue
⭐ Client Favorite
Quartz Aggregate
Beautiful. Durable. Upgraded.
Plaster blended with quartz crystals for a harder, smoother, stain-resistant surface with sparkling water color.
👍 Pros
- ✓Best value for your money
- ✓Much more durable than plaster
- ✓Stain and chemical resistant
- ✓Smooth feel underfoot
- ✓Sparkling elegant appearance
👎 Cons
- −Higher cost than plaster
- −Slightly longer install time
12–17 yrsLifespan
LowMaintenance
Water:
Rich Turquoise
✦ Most Popular
Pebble Aggregate
Luxury. Natural. Long-lasting.
Natural pebbles, quartz and glass create the most durable and beautiful finish available. Upgradeable with abalone shell.
👍 Pros
- ✓Longest lasting — 20–25 years
- ✓Natural sparkle and rich depth
- ✓Rich turquoise water color
- ✓Abalone shell upgrade available
- ✓Unique one-of-a-kind look
👎 Cons
- −Highest upfront cost
- −Requires skilled installation
20–25 yrsLifespan
LowestMaintenance
Quick Comparison
All four finishes at a glance
| Feature | White | Colored | Quartz ⭐ | Pebble ✦ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 7–10 yr | 7–12 yr | 12–17 yr | 20–25 yr |
| Cost | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
| Durability | Low | Low | High | Highest |
| Resurface frequency | 7–10 yr | 7–12 yr | 12–17 yr | 20–25 yr |
| Stain resistant | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smooth feel | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sparkle | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Turquoise water | ✗ | Partial | ✓ | ✓ |
| Abalone upgrade | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Chemical resistance | Low | Low | High | Highest |
| Feature | White | Colored | Quartz⭐ | Pebble✦ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 7–10yr | 7–12yr | 12–17yr | 20–25yr |
| Cost | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
| Durability | Low | Low | High | Highest |
| Resurface | 7–10yr | 7–12yr | 12–17yr | 20–25yr |
| Stain resist | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smooth feel | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sparkle | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Turquoise | ✗ | Part. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Abalone | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Chemical res. | Low | Low | High | Highest |
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