Resurfacing a pool can be a daunting task to anyone unfamiliar with the industry, but the process of pool resurfacing can be broken down into a few simple steps.
The first step is draining the pool. We do this by setting your pool’s central pump system to drain and using a submersible water pump to pump all of the water out of the pool in a safe manner that won’t cause any flooding or water damage to the surrounding area.
Once the pool is drained, we’ll inspect the pool and repair any cracks and leaks that we find. We’ll then use a sandblaster or power washer for all the old and damaged plaster that makes it harder for the new material to adhere to the surface.
The resurfacing project can look very different depending on the type of you use. For example, applying cement is a much simpler process than installing more luxurious materials like tile, quartz, or pebble. For this reason, cement installation generally only takes one day to complete.
On the other hand, tile, quartz, and pebble can take anywhere from 2 to 3 days to install, but the extra time required is usually worth it because these materials give your pool a much more luxurious and elegant look than cement.
Up next is the plumbing inspection, which usually takes about a day and involves carefully inspecting your pool’s plumbing to ensure the system and all its parts function correctly. We’ll also look for and address any leaks present in your plumbing system.
If the base of your pool is made of cement, plaster, or both, it will need to be acid washed to facilitate the adhesion of the new finish. Acid washing removes stains, calcium, scale, and other harmful residue and opens up pores in the surface to allow the new surface coating to penetrate into the plaster and cement underneath.
Once the acid wash is complete, we’ll neutralize the acid using an alkaline solution and begin applying and sealing your new pool finish. Then we’ll wash it down to ensure your newly remodeled pool looks even more shiny and beautiful than you imagined.
At this point, the remodeling project is essentially complete, and all that’s left to do is refill the pool and clean up the job site. As the leading swimming pool resurfacing company in San Jose, it's our goal to turn your backyard into the outdoor paradise of your dreams. But we know we can’t do that if we constantly leave a big mess in our wake.
We’ll spend as long as it takes cleaning up your backyard to ensure that it’s left in an even more pristine condition than when we first arrived.
The final step in the pool resurfacing process is water treatment. This step is essential to ensure that your pool cures properly and stays in peak condition for many years to come.
Close monitoring of the water treatment process is crucial in the first seven days after completion. We can guide you through the process so that you can do it yourself, or if you’d rather leave it to the professionals, we’ll gladly carry out the entire water treatment process for you.
Customer satisfaction is our number one priority, so we’re happy to move forward with this step in whatever way is most convenient for you.
Properly maintaining your pool is essential to its longevity, but the materials you choose to resurface your pool with can also have a massive impact on how your pool will last before needing to be resurfaced again. Here are some of our favorite pool finishes that we have available.
Diamond Brite is a blend of polymer-modified cement mixed with an aggregate of quartz crystals. These crystals are some of the most durable materials on Earth, and they add additional strength to the cement while also enhancing its visual appeal with a beautiful spectrum of vibrant colors.
Diamond Brite comes in a variety of different color schemes, all of which affect the look of your pool a bit differently. While lighter colors can make the water in your pool resemble the beautiful aqua blues of the Caribbean, darker colors can create their own striking looks.
This material is incredibly durable. It’s resistant to UV rays, stains, and the harsh chemicals necessary to keep swimming pools safe and clean, making it an ideal choice to keep your pool looking as good as new for years to come.
Glass tiles are another popular choice because of their sleek and elegant look that gives off a classic swimming pool feel. These tiles come in various shapes and colors, allowing you to add vibrant colors to the designs of your pool.
Glass tiles can be installed all over your pool, including at the waterline and on the edges, walls, steps, and sun shelf, and they create a mesmerizing visual effect as sunlight refracts off them.
The only drawback to these tiles is that they require a lot of work to install, causing the installation cost to be relatively high, but as many pool owners will attest, this extra cost is more than worth it.
Pebble aggregate finishes are another great option when resurfacing your pool. Pebble finishes are similar to quartz finishes, but instead of adding quartz to the plaster mix, small river stones are added instead. The addition of these small stones creates a strikingly luxurious look that resembles marble and adds a touch of elegance to any pool these finishes are used in.
When it comes to pebble finishes, there are lots of options to choose from. Multiple different brands offer pebble finishes, including Crystal Stone and Pebble Tec, which use large river rocks in their products. This creates a much different look than quartz and other types of pebble finish, like Pebble Sheen and Pebble Fina.
Whether you go with Pebble Tec or any of the other brands we offer, you can count on your new pebble finish to transform your pool into a luxurious and beautiful dream come true.
Here at San Jose Pool Resurfacing & Plastering, we take pride in only offering the most trusted and highest quality pool finishing products, so when you get your pool resurfaced with us, you know that it will last. Contact us today and learn more about all of our different pool finish options.
The main difference between Pebble Tec and Pebble Sheen is the size of the stones that they use in the finish. Pebble Tec is made from small river rocks that are then mixed with Portland cement and dye for color.
On the other hand, Pebble Sheen mixes even smaller pebbles that are fused together and then polished, which, as the name implies, creates a beautiful sheen that’s much different than the equally beautiful Pebble Tec finish.
Both of these durable and dependable finishes create an attractive non-slip surface that’s bound to keep your pool looking beautiful for many years to come.